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Ken Tischler

Mon, Mar 27, 2006 10:00 PM

At some point in the past, prior to our owning the boat, the counter
tops in the galley were replaced with Corian. When this was done, the
support posts for overhead cabinets had to be removed. For some
reason, they were not reinstalled after the job.

I have always wondered about this, and whether the posts were
functional, or just decorative. Well, I found out this weekend. The
Admiral noticed that the cabinets at the end have dropped about 3/8".

So, I need to locate a couple of these things and get them installed
pronto, before the cabinets let go. Anyone have an idea of where I can
find something like this?

Here is a link to a photo of another Defever showing the posts.

http://tinyurl.com/fd8q6

--
Ken Tischler
Microship
Defever 49RPH

At some point in the past, prior to our owning the boat, the counter tops in the galley were replaced with Corian. When this was done, the support posts for overhead cabinets had to be removed. For some reason, they were not reinstalled after the job. I have always wondered about this, and whether the posts were functional, or just decorative. Well, I found out this weekend. The Admiral noticed that the cabinets at the end have dropped about 3/8". So, I need to locate a couple of these things and get them installed pronto, before the cabinets let go. Anyone have an idea of where I can find something like this? Here is a link to a photo of another Defever showing the posts. http://tinyurl.com/fd8q6 -- Ken Tischler Microship Defever 49RPH

RR

Ron Rogers

Mon, Mar 27, 2006 10:47 PM

Assuming that the supports are teak, they will cost some real money. Two SS
poles would look fine and cost less. Any cabinet builder with a lathe can
turn these out although teak will eat up HSS tools. Many companies make
ready-made posts for the cabinet trade, but the closest you might get is
cherry or mahogany. If it were me, I'd prop them up immediately with
anything to include PVC pipe and get a craftsman to make polished SS poles
with flanges.

Ron Rogers

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Tischler" ken@mvmicroship.com
|
| I have always wondered about this, and whether the posts were
| functional, or just decorative. Well, I found out this weekend. The
| Admiral noticed that the cabinets at the end have dropped about 3/8".
|
| So, I need to locate a couple of these things and get them installed
| pronto, before the cabinets let go. Anyone have an idea of where I can
| find something like this?

Assuming that the supports are teak, they will cost some real money. Two SS poles would look fine and cost less. Any cabinet builder with a lathe can turn these out although teak will eat up HSS tools. Many companies make ready-made posts for the cabinet trade, but the closest you might get is cherry or mahogany. If it were me, I'd prop them up immediately with anything to include PVC pipe and get a craftsman to make polished SS poles with flanges. Ron Rogers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Tischler" <ken@mvmicroship.com> | | I have always wondered about this, and whether the posts were | functional, or just decorative. Well, I found out this weekend. The | Admiral noticed that the cabinets at the end have dropped about 3/8". | | So, I need to locate a couple of these things and get them installed | pronto, before the cabinets let go. Anyone have an idea of where I can | find something like this?

KT

Ken Tischler

Mon, Mar 27, 2006 10:56 PM

Great idea, Ron!

I guess I just got stuck in the mindset of going back with the same
thing. Actually, I would prefer something other than teak, so I don't
have to worry about varnishing, etc.

I do intend to to immediately prop it up with something. Heading to
Lowe's tonight to see what I can come up with, even if it is a 2x4!

Thanks,

Ken

On 3/27/06, Ron Rogers rcrogers6@kennett.net wrote:

Assuming that the supports are teak, they will cost some real money. Two SS
poles would look fine and cost less. Any cabinet builder with a lathe can
turn these out although teak will eat up HSS tools. Many companies make
ready-made posts for the cabinet trade, but the closest you might get is
cherry or mahogany. If it were me, I'd prop them up immediately with
anything to include PVC pipe and get a craftsman to make polished SS poles
with flanges.

Ron Rogers

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Tischler" ken@mvmicroship.com
|
| I have always wondered about this, and whether the posts were
| functional, or just decorative. Well, I found out this weekend. The
| Admiral noticed that the cabinets at the end have dropped about 3/8".
|
| So, I need to locate a couple of these things and get them installed
| pronto, before the cabinets let go. Anyone have an idea of where I can
| find something like this?

--
Ken Tischler
Tischler Computer Services

Great idea, Ron! I guess I just got stuck in the mindset of going back with the same thing. Actually, I would prefer something other than teak, so I don't have to worry about varnishing, etc. I do intend to to immediately prop it up with something. Heading to Lowe's tonight to see what I can come up with, even if it is a 2x4! Thanks, Ken On 3/27/06, Ron Rogers <rcrogers6@kennett.net> wrote: > Assuming that the supports are teak, they will cost some real money. Two SS > poles would look fine and cost less. Any cabinet builder with a lathe can > turn these out although teak will eat up HSS tools. Many companies make > ready-made posts for the cabinet trade, but the closest you might get is > cherry or mahogany. If it were me, I'd prop them up immediately with > anything to include PVC pipe and get a craftsman to make polished SS poles > with flanges. > > Ron Rogers > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ken Tischler" <ken@mvmicroship.com> > | > | I have always wondered about this, and whether the posts were > | functional, or just decorative. Well, I found out this weekend. The > | Admiral noticed that the cabinets at the end have dropped about 3/8". > | > | So, I need to locate a couple of these things and get them installed > | pronto, before the cabinets let go. Anyone have an idea of where I can > | find something like this? > > -- Ken Tischler Tischler Computer Services

JB

Jeff Barfett

Tue, Mar 28, 2006 1:53 AM

So, I need to locate a couple of these things and get them installed
pronto, before the cabinets let go. Anyone have an idea of where I can
find something like this?
Here is a link to a photo of another Defever showing the posts.
http://tinyurl.com/fd8q6

Ken Tischler

REPLY -
http://www.thaiteakmarine.com would be the only source I could think of.
Anybody with a lathe could make these - Spanish cedar, cherry, locust... not
going to be cheap though.

Thought just struck me - check out Lowes for spindles for staircases - most
likely ash or oak - should be long enough or you could cut them...

How about using stainless, brass or bronze?

Jeff on Southern Nights

So, I need to locate a couple of these things and get them installed pronto, before the cabinets let go. Anyone have an idea of where I can find something like this? Here is a link to a photo of another Defever showing the posts. http://tinyurl.com/fd8q6 -- Ken Tischler REPLY - http://www.thaiteakmarine.com would be the only source I could think of. Anybody with a lathe could make these - Spanish cedar, cherry, locust... not going to be cheap though. Thought just struck me - check out Lowes for spindles for staircases - most likely ash or oak - should be long enough or you could cut them... How about using stainless, brass or bronze? Jeff on Southern Nights

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Teak posts for cabinet support in galley

So, I need to locate a couple of these things and get them installed
pronto, before the cabinets let go. Anyone have an idea of where I can
find something like this?
Here is a link to a photo of another Defever showing the posts.
http://tinyurl.com/fd8q6