On Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:40:57 -0800 (PST), Bill Ventura
wrote:

I'm changing out my kitchen ovens and the new one
needs an additional 3/8 to 1/2" of side clearance. It is
a sheetrocked wall, 1/2". Because it will be hidden
doesn't matter about looks. The oven is rated to be
installed in wood cabinets with essentially zero
clearance. Some options that come to mind:

1 - Remove the drywall and trim the studs down by 1/2"
over the full height of the wall using a router? Other ideas?
Then re-drywall. The wall is non-load bearing.


That is a good option. In spite of the zero clearance rating, I'd
like to see sheetrock next to my ovens and continue to meet fire
codes.