First Two Done

Well. Finally got the first two drawers installed. There were several mods as we decided to make these with dividers for cookie sheets and platters.


First there were trial fits to see what we needed for spacing on the dividers. I settled on numerous grooves with varying spacing apart for maximum flexibility.

This was the final configuration. Don't even think of picking them up when they are full. The drawer guides have a 75 lb capacity, so I think they can handle it.

The system for installing the guides is much simpler than it looks. It results in a strip of 1/2" plywood on each side. Both square to the face frame and spaced perfectly for the drawer. Once that is established, it is easy to add the guides to the drawers and side supports and slide them in.

All done and I realized that the door hinges were different than I was used to. They stick out 1/2" into the opening after they are completely open. This required a notch in the fronts.

Now that we have these done we can determine the exact height of the two drawers above them.

So it's two down and 19 to go. Think I'll take a break and go to Hawaii for a while.

Stay tuned for weather reports from paradise.