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   UncleDunc | Jan 26, 2005 10:51am | #1

   You might browse the Taunton bookstore.

   http://www.taunton.com/store/index.asp

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   byrnesie | Feb 06, 2005 03:21am | #2

   One tip I have -  to make setting base cabs easy, trace their outline on the floor, pull them out measure it for thickness of toe kick and sides, then set 2X4 blocks into the floor (pt if its on concrete), set the cabs over the blocks, shim level then screw the sides and toe kick into the 2X4 blocks and remove the shims. I find this quicker, stronger and easier.

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   cb900 | Feb 21, 2005 12:47am | #3

   Quicker, and easier yes...Not so sure about the stronger. I suggest leaving the shims in place and gluing them. You don't want all the weight bearing laterally on those screws. Sometimes there can be a lot more weight on those cabinets. Imagine your having a little get together and you run out of chairs, and a couple of your 200+ pound buddies park their butts on the counter. Might not be a problem but you never know.

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   byrnesie | Feb 21, 2005 03:21am | #4

   I put alot of screws in so multiply the shear strength of a screw many times. I put in about 8 ea. side and another bunch in the toe kick. Also the cabs are screwed to the wall at studs too.

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   cb900 | Feb 21, 2005 06:35am | #5

   That ought to do it. Anyways I like the idea of the 2x4's. I just spent a day leveling a set of cabinets in a 100 year old house that I think was built by a drunk. This place gives a whole new meaning to the terms "out of plumb" and "out of level".  I was pretty proud of how level  I finally got them, only to hear from the owner today that he is not happy about the quality of the cabs and wants to send them back. Apparently he didn't know they were going to be built out of particle board. I wasn't involved in the buying process so I don't know what happened there, but the rep is coming out tomorrow to discuss the problem. Oh joy, I guess I may be doing it all over AGAIN! Practice makes perfect, or so they say.

   Take care

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   byrnesie | Feb 23, 2005 04:04am | #6

   Thanks. I think part of the fun of dropping advice here is that someone might come back and question it. I think it's a good way to keep myself on my toes or just realize I can make an adjustment to improve on what I'm doing.

   I had an '82 CB900 Custom- I bought it in '90 with something like 2000 miles on it. That was really a cool bike. Still got your's?

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   cb900 | Feb 27, 2005 04:28am | #8

   Yes I still have my 1980 CB900custom. It's my pride and joy. I should probably get something newer, but I really love the older bikes with all the chrome, and the cool factor. My wife has a brand new FZ6 which is cool, but my old CB still  is stiil the one I jump on first if I have to chose. I'll try and attach a picture if I can figure out how.

   Cam

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   byrnesie | Mar 01, 2005 05:09pm | #9

   Since selling that bike years ago- '89 maybe, I've read lots of articles that say never sell your first bike- you'll always regret it. I couldn't agree more. I sold to a guy that filled cargo containers of bikes to Denmark.

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   Peter36 | Feb 23, 2005 04:44am | #7

   I make a ladder type frame and set it on the floor. I level it with shims and then set 2x4's beside the level frame and screw the 2x4 which is on the floor into the 2x4 which is the level frame. This also gets screwed into the wall and the floor. Very solid and easy to do.   Peter