Jane
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Hello all,
Big Thank you to Tim for having this site, I have found the
forum and your articles invaluable whilst fitting my kitchen.
I have now arrivied at a crutial stage, I am fitting the work
top!!!!
I have cut my joints, using a jig and have cut out the holes for the bolts.
Problem:- When the worktop is
sitting in situ upon the units, I can only gain access to one of the three bolt holes to tighten the bolts.
I dont really
want to go cutting holes in thebase units as they are only, mass marketed ones from the local DIY superstore, the one with the
orange and green coloured identity.
I can’t raise the work top easily, as the longest length is between to walls and a
perfect fit, I now have to marry the two length up to this one using male joints.
Any tips for how to gain access to these
bolts will be appreciated, as I am on the home straight now and cant wait to get finished. 
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timfoley
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Jane,
Thanks for joining the forum and for your kind words of praise.
I guess that
the two bolts you are unable to gain access to are the front and rear bolts and you have no choice Jane other than to cut out
the rear and back rails in the relevant
positions.
Use a jigsaw to cut out the rails after you transfer the
position of bolts to each rail and this will allow you access.
Don’t be too concerned about this, it is common practice,
and if you cut only what is necessary it will not weken the unit too much.
Use silicone sealant and although the
position you will be in when tightening the bolts calls for all your contortionist powers you will end up with a great joint
if you check the
joint is aligned correctly whilst tightening up. Any deviation of levels once tight can be rectified
using a small offcut of melamine and tapping with a hammer to ensure eveness.
Good luck and let us know how you go on
with this,
Tim.
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