I got all my materials, tools and jigs to build some cabinets for the shop. I've run into a bit of a problem with the conduit running down the wall. For example:
(this isn't exactly the spot for which I'm making upper cabinets, but it will suffice for the explanation. Conduit runs down the wall every 4ft to a block of outlets. And no, my cabinets won't be this tall, this one was already there)
I'd like the cabinets (4 in a row) to have a nice continuous look to them, not be broken up by the conduit running down the wall. The layout is (cabinet)(conduit)(cabinet)(cabinet)(conduit)(cabinet). Or visually [XXX] || [XXX][XXX] || [XXX]
Thoughts?
(this isn't exactly the spot for which I'm making upper cabinets, but it will suffice for the explanation. Conduit runs down the wall every 4ft to a block of outlets. And no, my cabinets won't be this tall, this one was already there)
I'd like the cabinets (4 in a row) to have a nice continuous look to them, not be broken up by the conduit running down the wall. The layout is (cabinet)(conduit)(cabinet)(cabinet)(conduit)(cabinet). Or visually [XXX] || [XXX][XXX] || [XXX]
- I can build the center cabinets to sit in between the two lengths of conduit, and use two 1" filler pieces between them and the outer cabinets. The filler pieces will cover the conduit. I'd probably use pocket screws to attach it on one side, hang that cabinet in place, hang the second one, and use some ordinary screws through the face frame into the filler piece.
- I can build the cabinets to sit in between the conduit, but have the face frames overhang an extra 1/2". This eliminates the need for a filler piece - combined the overhang will cover the conduit.
- I can build the cabinets to whatever dimensions I want, and simply use a 1" thick cleat on the back to have them sit in front of the conduit
Thoughts?