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aemeijers

wrote:
I see most manufacturered kitchen cabinets are meant to be installed
by screwing through their back panel and into wall studs. Wondering
if I can just as safely use anchor bolts from above and hang them from
the ceiling, so that I can remove them if I need to access the wall
behind them. All opinions appreciated.

-Theodore
Not unless the cabinets you are using have frames with solid wood in a
suitable location to put a vertical screw, and your bulkhead is framed
with suitable blocking to screw into. Into the wall really works a lot
better- screws are a lot stronger at right angles to the pulling force,
gravity in this case. Don't try screwing through the thin top of the
case- the screws will pull through.

If you want easy-off cabinets, hang them European style, on cleats. Undo
one or two screws in bottom edge, and just lift them off the cleat.
Metal hanging rails are available, or you can just rip a hardwood 1x4
down the center at a 45 angle, and make your own. (In Europe, it is
common to take the cabinets and light fixtures and such when you move-
they are considered part of the furniture over there.)

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