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How to fit corner Kaboodle base cabinet?

Attaches is the corner 900mm cabinet I put together , finally got the doors on but there is a gap in the door , it seems to sag down and not be flush … it’s a few mm over on hinge side and a few mm short on door opening side , the hinges in center of double doors are slightly adjustable but nothing seems to help … pulling my hair out …

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EricL

Hello @Derek_reno

I've placed a screw diagram below indicating the function of each screw. this should help you get a grip on how to adjust the door panels. I suggest removing the secondary panel first and adjusting the first panel. Once the first panel is balanced and adjusted you can then attach the second door and adjust it properly.

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

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

Dave-1

Good Evening @Derek_reno

I groaned when I saw your question 🙂 Yeah I remember adjusting my kitchen doors and they drove me nuts until I figured out the sequence and what the screws did. Either my brain had just presumed it would know best or ??? It took awhile of re-reading instructions back when I did it. (I dont think there was a workshop page back in 2009? 🙂 ) What it did teach me was patience, walk away when I was frustrated and then come back and try again.

@EricL's red notes on what to do will really help you out. Id actually print them out and have them sitting next to you. As Eric suggests, Start with one half before trying the next. If you have one done then you are half way there. 🙂 You will yell "Eureka" or equivelent I am sure when you get that first door sorted. (I did)

Dave

Nailbag

Hi @Derek_reno

By coincidence I am currently rebuilding a Kaboodle kitchen that a builder couldn't even assemble correctly. Their corner cupboard hinges are appalling with no adjustment that doesn't result in the centre hinges pulling away. Even at best corner hinges will sag at the end edge door, which means it will never be perfect. and I have build countless Kaboodle cabinets.

First thing I notice you have 3 hinges instead of the standard 2. Thats going to make adjustment that more complicated.

First step is to adjust the cabinet end hinges so the first door closes correctly and flush. Then adjust the reach of the second door by loosening the centre screw just slightly so the door doesn't fall away.

From here its a frustrating back and fourth process to get it all adjusted right. I now use Blum corner cabinet hinges which are 1,000 times easier to use and throw the kaboodle ones in the bin

Nailbag

Derek_reno

Well … I didn’t even notice the center screw down the little hole on the door hinge … did as you said , removed 2nd door , played with settings … (well I didn’t even notice manage at one point to totally unscrew the middle one and had to pull apart the hinge to reattach it properly) but after 1 1/2 hours and 4ltrs of sweat … hooray … fits perfect , now I am sure I am close to threading the heads on some of the screws I tightened and undid them so much.

thank you

EricL

Hi @Derek_reno

The best part is that once you've done this corner, adjusting the next corner will be a breeze.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

Noyade

I also found those 'waterwheel' thingys make for a better, tighter corner fit.

EricL

Hello @Derek_reno

It's great that you've received excellent advice from @Noyade. I just wanted to let you know that there is an equivalent wheel at the store that is designed for Kaboodle. It's called the Kaboodle Corner Door Roller Catch.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

Derek_reno

Thanks … I got one and fitted it …

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