We have permanent shelves we want to remove from our base cabinets to add pull-outs. We would prefer not to detach the cabinets. This is a new house but the cabinets provide poor storage. I thought we could just saw each side out. What tool should we use? Has anyone else tried this and is this a job for a professional rather than first time renovators?
Thanks!
Meagan
Removal is pretty easy but the small space makes it a bit harder then one would like.
A small hand saw cutting down the middle should do the trick nicely. Once you get to the back side it will be a bit more difficult to cut, but once its cut through you will need to pry the shelf ...»
Removal is not fun, but you should not experience any real difficulty doing it. If you have a small jig saw or sawzall you can do the bulk of the cutting quite fast leaving only the last few inches to be done by hand so not to damage the back wall of the cabinet to much.
Once removed you will most likely find small nails sticking though the back and sides, a good quality set of pliers should be able to pull the nails through the back side of the cabinet while a set of cutters will be needed to cut the nails on the sides off.
Good luck and have fun.
Thanks for your help! :-)