Put in a Magnet kitchen 23 years ago, and now all the joints are
coming apart.

So much for their claim that the cabinets are craftsmen made as opposed
to the flat-pack assembly stuff, because it's all chipboard which is (was)
all held together by glue, using butt joints

"gareth" wrote in message
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Put in a Magnet kitchen 23 years ago, and now all the joints are
coming apart.

So much for their claim that the cabinets are craftsmen made as opposed
to the flat-pack assembly stuff, because it's all chipboard which is (was)
all held together by glue, using butt joints





but they had a good advert ...

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gareth wrote:
Put in a Magnet kitchen 23 years ago, and now all the joints are coming
apart.

So much for their claim that the cabinets are craftsmen made as opposed
to the flat-pack assembly stuff, because it's all chipboard which is
(was) all held together by glue, using butt joints

But did they claim that 23 years ago?

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On Monday, 22 June 2015 15:08:57 UTC+1, gareth wrote:
Put in a Magnet kitchen 23 years ago, and now all the joints are
coming apart.

So much for their claim that the cabinets are craftsmen made as opposed
to the flat-pack assembly stuff, because it's all chipboard which is (was)
all held together by glue, using butt joints

normally fixable with those plastic blocks


NT

Yes, well, the basic problem is the chipboard itself. No matter how you
attempt to join it, get any damp inside and its days are numbered.

Brian

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"gareth" wrote in message
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Put in a Magnet kitchen 23 years ago, and now all the joints are
coming apart.

So much for their claim that the cabinets are craftsmen made as opposed
to the flat-pack assembly stuff, because it's all chipboard which is (was)
all held together by glue, using butt joints

On Monday, 22 June 2015 15:08:57 UTC+1, gareth wrote:
Put in a Magnet kitchen 23 years ago, and now all the joints are
coming apart.

If you've only just discovered the defect, and can prove it was present at the time of manufacture, you could try suing, or a claim against the credit card under Section 75 :-)

Owain

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On Monday, 22 June 2015 15:08:57 UTC+1, gareth wrote:
Put in a Magnet kitchen 23 years ago, and now all the joints are
coming apart.

So much for their claim that the cabinets are craftsmen made as opposed
to the flat-pack assembly stuff, because it's all chipboard which is
(was)
all held together by glue, using butt joints

normally fixable with those plastic blocks


Which is what we do, but do not expect to have to on a supposedly quality
product

Which raises the question as to its suitability in the steamy atmosphere of
a kitchen!

"Brian-Gaff" wrote in message
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Yes, well, the basic problem is the chipboard itself. No matter how you
attempt to join it, get any damp inside and its days are numbered.

Brian

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"gareth" wrote in message
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Put in a Magnet kitchen 23 years ago, and now all the joints are
coming apart.

So much for their claim that the cabinets are craftsmen made as opposed
to the flat-pack assembly stuff, because it's all chipboard which is
(was)
all held together by glue, using butt joints

On 23/06/2015 08:26, gareth wrote:
Which raises the question as to its suitability in the steamy atmosphere of
a kitchen!


Ours has a window

On 23/06/2015 08:25, gareth wrote:
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On Monday, 22 June 2015 15:08:57 UTC+1, gareth wrote:
Put in a Magnet kitchen 23 years ago, and now all the joints are
coming apart.

So much for their claim that the cabinets are craftsmen made as opposed
to the flat-pack assembly stuff, because it's all chipboard which is
(was)
all held together by glue, using butt joints

normally fixable with those plastic blocks


Which is what we do, but do not expect to have to on a supposedly quality
product



Chipboard fixings are as much for precise locating when assembling as
they are for structural strength. That said, they have worked incredibly
well in service over the decades.
Chip has allowed millions of families to afford modern hygienic kitchens
which last a lifetime if not abused or immersed in water

On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 9:35:03 AM UTC+1, stuart noble wrote:
On 23/06/2015 08:26, gareth wrote:
Which raises the question as to its suitability in the steamy atmosphere of
a kitchen!


Ours has a window

Ours has a windows and a fan.
But they also sell kitchen style units made of chipboard for bathrooms - I bet they don't last long.

When I was doing the kitchen I told my old lady neighbour that it would be open to the back room, and she said "won't you get grease over everything ?". I can only imagine how she was cooking! Mind you she just had an old fashioned standalone cooker, and used to deep fry in an open pan.

Simon.

On Tuesday, 23 June 2015 08:25:58 UTC+1, gareth wrote:
nt wrote in message
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On Monday, 22 June 2015 15:08:57 UTC+1, gareth wrote:
Put in a Magnet kitchen 23 years ago, and now all the joints are
coming apart.

So much for their claim that the cabinets are craftsmen made as opposed
to the flat-pack assembly stuff, because it's all chipboard which is
(was)
all held together by glue, using butt joints

normally fixable with those plastic blocks


Which is what we do, but do not expect to have to on a supposedly quality
product

chipboard carcass and quality are not compatible.


NT

On Tuesday, 23 June 2015 09:52:17 UTC+1, stuart noble wrote:
On 23/06/2015 08:25, gareth wrote:
nt wrote in message
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On Monday, 22 June 2015 15:08:57 UTC+1, gareth wrote:
Put in a Magnet kitchen 23 years ago, and now all the joints are
coming apart.

So much for their claim that the cabinets are craftsmen made as opposed
to the flat-pack assembly stuff, because it's all chipboard which is
(was)
all held together by glue, using butt joints

normally fixable with those plastic blocks


Which is what we do, but do not expect to have to on a supposedly quality
product



Chipboard fixings are as much for precise locating when assembling as
they are for structural strength. That said, they have worked incredibly
well in service over the decades.
Chip has allowed millions of families to afford modern hygienic kitchens
which last a lifetime if not abused or immersed in water

I wouldn't expect more than 1 in 100,000 to last a lifetime.


NT

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chipboard carcass and quality are not compatible.

I don't really think that is correct. Chip for kitchen carcasses is
about the best compromise available and, if taken care of, will last for
years, as Stuart said.

Our kitchen, which came with the house, must be at least 30 years old
now, and looks awful, with melamine wood effect doors that don't close
properly, drawers that don't run well, ****e worktop etc. However, none
of the problems are caused by the carcasses themselves, which are still
solid as a rock. New drawer fronts, doors and worktop will transform
this kitchen. One day ...
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Graeme

On 23/06/2015 11:27, wrote:

chipboard carcass and quality are not compatible.


NT

Mine are now about 30 years old and arrived ready assembled.
They are ridged and fit well.
I recently took one base unit out and fitted castors to make a mobile
worktop and it is still as strong as the day it went in.
Chipboard is fine if its used properly.

"gareth" wrote in message
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Put in a Magnet kitchen 23 years ago, and now all the joints are
coming apart.

So much for their claim that the cabinets are craftsmen made as opposed
to the flat-pack assembly stuff, because it's all chipboard which is (was)
all held together by glue, using butt joints

Just how many years were you expecting ffs?

On 23/06/2015 18:02, dennis@home wrote:
On 23/06/2015 11:27, wrote:

chipboard carcass and quality are not compatible.


NT

Mine are now about 30 years old and arrived ready assembled.
They are ridged and fit well.
I recently took one base unit out and fitted castors to make a mobile
worktop and it is still as strong as the day it went in.
Chipboard is fine if its used properly.


"used properly" and installed in a *normal* household.