Gladiator cabinet gear track alternative
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Big Dad
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I took that track off and screwed mine right to the wall
PhysicsDude
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I don't think that flooring piece will hold well. I've inadvertantly broken many a tongue off flooring planks while installing them.. not exactly the strongest thing ever. Its hard to tell in the picture, but if the fitment isn't super tight, then the cabinets will wiggle annoyingly on the wall. A traditional cabinet is fitted using a angled french cleat which guarantees a tight fitment flush to the wall like this:
I personally would either break down and buy the gladiator track, or put a 2x4 piece of plywood where you want to mount the cabinets. Screw the plywood into 2 or 3 studs, and screw the cabinets into the plywood. I personally put a screw in all 4 corners of cabinets or else I feel they shake too much. Mounting them to a track never feels stable enough for my satisfaction. Or you can make your own french cleat tracks. Ripping a 1x4 in half at a 45 degree angle would make a suitable track. I personally would put 2 french cleats, one on top and one on bottom or else I don't think it would feel stable.
I personally would either break down and buy the gladiator track, or put a 2x4 piece of plywood where you want to mount the cabinets. Screw the plywood into 2 or 3 studs, and screw the cabinets into the plywood. I personally put a screw in all 4 corners of cabinets or else I feel they shake too much. Mounting them to a track never feels stable enough for my satisfaction. Or you can make your own french cleat tracks. Ripping a 1x4 in half at a 45 degree angle would make a suitable track. I personally would put 2 french cleats, one on top and one on bottom or else I don't think it would feel stable.
Big Dad
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good explaination PhysicsDude. thanks.
Its a good idea Big Dad but there is already pre-exist mounting hole. I don't really want to drill through those cabinets when I don't know if that will be the permanent location. Beside, there will be cabinets mount only to 1 stud on the side.
I guess I will just buy the track. Or have a piece of 2 by 4 at the back to mount them. maybe two piece of 1 by 3.. one top and one bottom so it won't stick out by another inch...
Its a good idea Big Dad but there is already pre-exist mounting hole. I don't really want to drill through those cabinets when I don't know if that will be the permanent location. Beside, there will be cabinets mount only to 1 stud on the side.
I guess I will just buy the track. Or have a piece of 2 by 4 at the back to mount them. maybe two piece of 1 by 3.. one top and one bottom so it won't stick out by another inch...
Voi
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I would make the beveled cleat from the flooring.
ptgarcia
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vavet
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I am in the process of mounting 4 of those. I'm using a piece of 1x4 MDF mounted horizontally to the wall. I ripped a dado on the MDF with my table saw to create a groove for that lip on the angle to drop down into.
I have another piece of 1x3 MDF screwed to the studs about 18 inches lower so the cabinet hangs straight.
I have another piece of 1x3 MDF screwed to the studs about 18 inches lower so the cabinet hangs straight.