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Posted by Chris on January 25, 2007, 8:05 am
Joseph Meehan wrote:
> Chris wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> When I close the drawer on my cabinet, the whole thing shakes. It
>> also seems that the cabinet is leaning forward as it's no longer
>> flush with the wall.
>>
>> The cabinet sits between the stove and the fridge. It's just wide
>> enough for a coffee maker and toaster.
>>
>> I emptied the cabinet and I can see two screws (Robinston). I pushed
>> the cabinet so it was flush with the wall and tried to tighten the
>> screws. The screws wouldn't tighten?!?
>>
>> Is there some trick at tightening the cabinet? I tried to google for
>> it but I just seem to find articles about loose cabinet hinges - none
>> talk about loose cabinets.
>>
>> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> What exactly do you mean "The screws wouldn't tighten"? Do you mean
> they turn but don't secure the cabinet any better, they don't turn at all,
> the turn and the screws tighten buy it did not help?
I mean the screws wouldn't turn as if they were already as tight as they
were going to get.
> I would guess you could run a new screw or two into a stud back there.
I thought of this, but how can I be sure they the original screws are in a
stud? If they were in a stud, how could the cabinet have moved?
> However I would wonder about the bottom. The cabinet should have been
> shimmed so it does not rock even if the floor is not level. It should not
> need screws in the back it should be resting solid on the floor. You may
> want to consider the bottom of it. You may need to remove and reset it.
Ah, I see. The kitchen floor is laminate (wood pattern). Around the bottom
of the cabinet is this while trim-like wood. I'll remove that and see if I
can reseat the cabinet.
Thanks for the tips,
--
Chris
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