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Moving a heavy built-in refrigerator.
I am having trouble finding a tool, that I know exists (I have seen it used in
my own home), that I need to use again, and which I cannot seem to locate to buy. I do not know the name or brand of the tool, but I can describe it, and how it is used. The tool is used to move a heavy "built-in" refrigerator back into the space that was previously built into. It had to be removed to replace the floor underneath it. It consists of two strips of milky white plastic (teflon?), which are approximately 8" wide and 36" long. They are placed into the space on either side, so the glide feet of the refrigerator fit onto these two strips. The refrigerator is placed onto the strips with the help of a dolly. Once on the strips, the refrigerator can easily slide into it's space. Once in place, the strips are then pulled out by holding onto the strips through holes that are cut out of the ends that still protrude in front of the refrigerator. Does anyone here know what I am talking about, and if so, what is it called? Would you know a brand name? And where could I get it? Thanks in advance. -- Abrasha http://www.abrasha.com |
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Moving a heavy built-in refrigerator.
Your local plastics house should be able to sell you a couple of strips
of UHMW for a song and a dance to do the job. Pull holes to remove after should be no problem at all. Koz Abrasha wrote: I am having trouble finding a tool, that I know exists (I have seen it used in my own home), that I need to use again, and which I cannot seem to locate to buy. I do not know the name or brand of the tool, but I can describe it, and how it is used. The tool is used to move a heavy "built-in" refrigerator back into the space that was previously built into. It had to be removed to replace the floor underneath it. It consists of two strips of milky white plastic (teflon?), which are approximately 8" wide and 36" long. They are placed into the space on either side, so the glide feet of the refrigerator fit onto these two strips. The refrigerator is placed onto the strips with the help of a dolly. Once on the strips, the refrigerator can easily slide into it's space. Once in place, the strips are then pulled out by holding onto the strips through holes that are cut out of the ends that still protrude in front of the refrigerator. Does anyone here know what I am talking about, and if so, what is it called? Would you know a brand name? And where could I get it? Thanks in advance. |
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Moving a heavy built-in refrigerator.
I picked up a smaller set of these at a home store (Home Desperate).
I have no idea if they still stock them. These were maybe 3" wide, with interlocking tabs on the ends, they also have lips to keep the feet on track. They were not expensive. If you don't find any locally, and assuming I can find my own, I'd be willing to send them your way for the cost of postage. --Glenn Lyford Abrasha wrote: I am having trouble finding a tool, It consists of two strips of milky white plastic (teflon?), which are approximately 8" wide and 36" long. |
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Moving a heavy built-in refrigerator.
I am having trouble finding a tool, that I know exists (I have seen it used in
my own home), that I need to use again, and which I cannot seem to locate to buy. I do not know the name or brand of the tool, but I can describe it, and how it is used. The tool is used to move a heavy "built-in" refrigerator back into the space that was previously built into. It had to be removed to replace the floor underneath it. It consists of two strips of milky white plastic (teflon?), which are approximately 8" wide and 36" long. They are placed into the space on either side, so the glide feet of the refrigerator fit onto these two strips. The refrigerator is placed onto the strips with the help of a dolly. Once on the strips, the refrigerator can easily slide into it's space. Once in place, the strips are then pulled out by holding onto the strips through holes that are cut out of the ends that still protrude in front of the refrigerator. Does anyone here know what I am talking about, and if so, what is it called? Would you know a brand name? And where could I get it? Thanks in advance. -- Abrasha http://www.abrasha.com Many times these outfits that clean carpets have these (for moving furniture and cleaning under). You may even be able to borrow them from one of these outfits. Some are pretty heavy duty and have a rope attached to the end for sliding furniture clear across the room. HTH, Ken. |
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