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Posted by Chris on January 25, 2007, 10:38 am
# Fred # 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.
>>
>> --
>> Chris
>
> I had this happen to one of my rentals where the whole 10' upper cabinet
> section came off the wall and just about to crash down onto the floor. It
> was attached with nails - two per cabinet at the top nailing strip. I jack
> it up the 10' section with couple of hydraulic jacks and screw it back
> with 4" long lag bolts to all the studs - overkill but cheap insurance.
> The lag bolts were driven with a 1/2" socket wrench so you could apply a
> lot of torque so be careful not to over torque.
>
> Sure you want to use the same screws that already failed once? I would
> replace it with longer ones.
Good point. I'll make sure I replace the screws.
--
Chris
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