How I installed my cabinets in a pole barn

[mach158]

I thought I would show how I mounted the upper cabinets in my pole barn because when I did a search all I could find was information telling people to frame out the space and build it that way, which is probably the correct way but I think mine will work.

Anyway, I wanted my cabinets to mount flush with the posts and not stick out wasting space since my building is not insulated and has no interior walls. So I decided to buy some joist hangers and use 2x4's I had on hand. So I measured out the mounting points of where the cabinets were going to be a placed the hangers so they position the 2x4 in the center. I placed three 2x4's due to having a short cabinet in the middle and then the short one on the end required a different set of 2x4's due to being in a different stretch. I recessed the 2x4's back a 1/4" and then placed 1/4" plywood making a smooth transition from posts to plywood allowing for a smooth mount for the cabinets that transitioned from the posts to the 2x4.

Forgot to get pictures after adding the plywood but I think you can understand the point with the few pictures I have.

Probably not the best way but I feel it will serve the purpose.

 

[Voi]

I like it. So the plywood is continuous from your top 2x4 down to the lowest one?

Also, are those post sleeves at the base of your columns in picture two?

 

[mach158]

Yep plywood is continuous from top 2x4 to bottom 2x4. The plywood acting as a backsplash for the bench and is only mounted to the top. I just put it there to prevent stuff from rolling behind the bench.

Yes, those are a rubber type sleeve on the posts. They are green posts with a wrap.

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[Voi]

Yes, those are a rubber type sleeve on the posts. They are green posts with a wrap.

Do you know how much those added per post? Do you have a build thread?

 

[mach158]

Do you know how much those added per post? Do you have a build thread?

I think I have the info, I'll check later. I have started a build thread to throw some pictures up but not much info in it.

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[stage20]

Did you use deck screws or drywall screws or framing nails? I hope you passed on the drywall screws

 

[mach158]

Sorry I forgot to mention that. I used deck screws.

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[mach158]

Do you know how much those added per post? Do you have a build thread?

My build thread http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=297873 another member posted a link about the posts.

Also it cost me an extra $1020 for the post saver treatment which rounds out to about an extra $35 a post.