Thickness of overhead cabinet base?

[marant]

I plan on mounting a spice rack under one of the upper cabinets. Since it may have substantial weight when loaded I want to mount it with bolts that go through into the cabinet, where I can use large washers to spread the load. I know that the base of the cabinet consists of two layers with space between them. What is the overall thickness of the cabinet base?

[Ron in BC]

Well that was interesting. I'd opened up a cabinet base at the rear and my impression that the framing was 3/4" and the total floor thickness would be something like 1/8" + 3/4" + 1/8" for a total of 1". But I just did an offset measurement of the overhead cabinet bottom and it appears to be only 3/4". Maybe bad measuring on my part.

On the walls you can sometimes find framing by running your hand firmly along the surface. The underside of the cabinet feels pretty firm. There may be some usable framing there.

Good luck,

Ron

[brroberts]

Some of the cabinet bottoms do have pieces of framing in them. My back cabinets do. I’d guess my kitchen has a piece in the center running from cabinet front to cabinet back. I’ve not looked to verify this, but this is what I’ve found in a couple of cabinet bottoms.

In order to not have nuts protrude into the cabinet, but still use machine screws instead of plain screws, I have used t-nuts in the cabinet. I have hung fans that way which are heavier than lights. They have held up well.

[Donna D.]

I'm going to be a naysayer. Not that hanging something lightweight from the upper cabinets is necessarily a bad thing, it's just not a good place for spices. Spices should be stored in a cool, dry place. Like inside a cabinet. Not subjected to sunlight from the window or moisture from the sink while washing dishes or stove while cooking... or perking coffee.

I keep all my spices in a basket in the pantry. When I'm cooking, I pull the whole basket out, use what I need, then back in the cool, dry place they go.

[iamunique127]

Originally Posted by brroberts

Some of the cabinet bottoms do have pieces of framing in them. My back cabinets do. I’d guess my kitchen has a piece in the center running from cabinet front to cabinet back. I’ve not looked to verify this, but this is what I’ve found in a couple of cabinet bottoms.

In order to not have nuts protrude into the cabinet, but still use machine screws instead of plain screws, I have used t-nuts in the cabinet. I have hung fans that way which are heavier than lights. They have held up well.

If you decide to use t-nuts, I suggest using a touch of blue thread locker on the screws so you don't need to tighten the screws too much. Without it you might find the spice rack on the counter after travel sometime.
Just a thought.

[brroberts]

I did not use thread locker on mine, and after several 1000 miles of towing, all is well.

[SageRpod]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

I'm going to be a naysayer. Not that hanging something lightweight from the upper cabinets is necessarily a bad thing, it's just not a good place for spices. Spices should be stored in a cool, dry place. Like inside a cabinet. Not subjected to sunlight from the window or moisture from the sink while washing dishes or stove while cooking... or perking coffee.

I keep all my spices in a basket in the pantry. When I'm cooking, I pull the whole basket out, use what I need, then back in the cool, dry place they go.

Well, I'll be the full on naysayer. I wouldn't hang anything from upper cabinets. There is already limited space and it would encroach on the counter clearance. We use the basket method for spices as well and keep them in the pantry.

[marant]

Well, that is interesting...
I have installed the spice rack already, with a post and photos on the Mods thread.

The rack is too large to fit on the stove/sink side, so I installed it below the tv connection area, since we got the full height cabinet . Away from the stove and in the dark when closed. Nothing else in the overhead, and will be careful what we put up there.

All in all, pleased with the addition, except for the catches, as noted.

[Drives1937]

I would like to see pictures of your spice rack when you get it finished. I am planning on building a cabinet under there for spices and other small items. Ken

[marant]

Photos with the post in the Mods thread: https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...21c-25421.html