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How to build Kaboodle corner pantry?

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Im putting in my kaboodle kitchen, including a corner pantry. I have low sloping ceilings in the kitchen and a bulkhead going into the kitchen and while it will fit in once together, there's not enough ceiling height to assemble either in the kitchen or adjoining room and then stand it up, so I'm going to have to assemble it already upright. Does anyone have any bright ideas on how I could achieve this , given I have to attach the top and two shelves ? My only idea is to attach some support rails to hold the top and shelves while they're screwed in, I can clamp the open end but it means putting holes in the inside walls ...help ! Thank you

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EricL

Hello @kerry6

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about your Kaboodle corner pantry.

The Kaboodle corner pantry comes in two sections so it can be built standing up. The lower section is about 860mm high, and the secondary tall section is 1340mm. My best advice when assembling the first section is to make sure that the shelf is already inside the structure before you screw everything together. It will be impossible to slide the shelf in if you assemble the cabinet first. once you have the first section built, you can assemble the second section on the floor and with the help of a friend you can lift the secondary section place and screw the two sections together.

Once the cabinet frame is complete you can then slide the corner pantry into position there will be no need to lie it down and stand it up. Please keep in mind that if the pantry and wall are not parallel to each other, it will be necessary to install a timber filler at the back.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

kerry6

Thank you Eric for the reply. If only it were that easy.. the cabinet in NOT in two sections, as I thought when I purchased it, and as the instructions say but one whole large cabinet. These photos are of the two back pieces and two sides ! I've contacted kaboodle to tell them they need to update the instructions, I knew I'd have trouble getting it up that's why 2 sections was going to work.

EricL

Hello @kerry6

It's possible that it could be a remnant of a corner pantry stock that still used the single wall assembly. If you are assembling it standing up, I suggest assembling the first three wall panels together and leaving the fourth uninstalled. If your pantry has a bottom panel, then I suggest installing that first. If not, I recommend installing the first shelf and putting a piece of timber as a support for the corner that is not screwed into a panel.

Repeat the same process for the following panels until you reach the top two panels. Once all the panels are in place you can then place the final wall panel in place and screw all the shelves securely. When the final wall is fixed in place you can then remove the timber supports and push your pantry into position. I'm quite sure there are other ways to do this, but this is my suggestion on how to put it together.

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1, @Nailbag and @Jewelleryrescue for their recommendations.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

kerry6

Thank you, that's kind of what I thought .FYI it has a fixed top, 2 fixed shelves and the rest of the shelves are adjustable on brackets. No bottom.

Dave-1

Morning @kerry6

Tight spaces are a pain. And sometimes a real pain. I do like @EricL's render of installing the side last with some temorary bracing so it dosnt wobble too much, That way you should have the ability to put in the rear screws then slot it into postion before teh side cover is lastly installed.

Do you have enough space (400mm) to build it off the wall and then push it in? Looking at @EricL 's steps I think that is all you would need, 300mm at an angle maybe 🙂

Dave

kerry6

hi Dave

Thank you for the reply and suggestions. The real pain was it not coming in two sections as it was described. I've had to cut the cupboard down to fit in anyway, which I knew I'd have to do, you can see the height line in the photo, Ive kept it straight so have 125 clearance from the ceiling at the rear and 50 at the front, so I can possibly move it forward 3-400 before it hits the ceiling slope to get at the back, also the cabinets to the left are not attached yet so my idea was to move them out, keep it up against the highest wall, and spin it around to work on each side and located the studs before pushing into final position, I have the minimum clearance of 50mm to work with. I am happy to put in some small support rails to hold the top and shelves while they get screwed in , and if I paint them white they can stay there ! Hopefully all this works

Cheers

Kerry

Dave-1

Afternoon @kerry6

Sounds like a plan 🙂 I just keep telling myself, when its done, its done! Close tolerences but sounds doable 🙂

Dave

Nailbag

Hi @kerry6

I have built quite a few wardrobes, pantry cupboards etc that could not be built on the ground and then stood up. Though challenging, I have always still assembled them standing up and off the wall so I can walk around and fasten the sections, before sliding the finished cabinet into position.

This process typically means you might not be assembling the parts in the same order as the instructions. and to be honest, most instructions including Kaboodle needs some serious testing for accuracy.

I've not had the luxury of a 2nd pair of hands, but if you do, then take that opportunity. The first step is to assemble two adjoining sides first, as this will allow the cabinet to free-stand straight up. Then go the 3rd side, then the shelves in your case and lastly the 4th side. Or you might need to slide the top panel in place first if it's fixed from the sides. If its screws in from the top and you have some clearances, then these tools are very hand to attach to your drill or impact driver.

Nailbag

kerry6

Thank you nailbag for your advice and insights, I think I have a clear plan now of what to do, and can call on a helper if needed.

Cheers !

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