chriswastle
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Hi Tim
This topic may have been covered already but i am still a little grey on this matter.
One of my worktops runs the length of a wall and the last 600mm will be supported by brackets as i am having a freestanding fridge under it.
At the end of this worktop run there will be a decorative end panel, what is the best way to fit this panel?
Thanks for a great site i have memorised your install series! the big job starts next week!!
thanks again 
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timfoley
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Chris,
After levelling the cabinets, draw a level line from your last base unit and extend this beyond the 600mm space you need. From this line draw a vertical line crossing it and down to
the floor. Attach two angle brackets to this vertical line using 50mm x 10 guage screws to the wall
Place the panel, usually sized 900mm high x 600mm deep,on the floor and supported partly by the brackets.
Next, place a piece of board or a shelf spanning the base unit and end panel and place some weight on it to keep the unsupported end panel from falling over. At the same time check
that the distance between is equidistant, (in this case 600mm at both front and back)
Using a spirit level determine the height difference and, using a compass set to this height, scribe the panel to the floor on the inner surface of the panel using a jigsaw to cut up
to the line.
This will ensure the units and panel are the same height.
Next, use a straight edge, (a lengtn of plinth will do) spanning the base units and end panel ensuring that it’s front edge remains flush with the front edge of the cabinets.
The difference now between the front edge of the plinth and the overhanging front edge of the end panel is your scribing distance to the wall and again, use a compass to transfer it
to the inner side of the panel.
Cut this using a jigsaw and fix to the brackets using 16mm x 8 guage screws.
If your panel colour is dark or difficult to distinguish a pencil line by, use masking tape applied to the surfaces to be cut.
Good luck and keep us updated on your progress.
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