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June 08 No.15 Splashback Update
Two new splashback alternatives have now become available for the handyperson to install...
October No.14 Handleless Doors
Finally there is a proper hinge and catch to replace the tip latch and push catch to make a handleless door open enough to get your fingers behind without breaking your nails....
August No. 13 Becoming a Kitchen designer as easy as DYOS
SmartPack Kitchens’ DYOS program gives renovators the ability to design, view in 3D and cost their kitchen or home office renovation. With SmartPack Kitchens’ new Design Your Own SmartPack (DYOS) software, renovators can point and click their way to kitchen and home office designs – seeing the results in 3D and getting an estimate of cabinetry costs – in their own home and without talking to a salesperson.
April No. 12 Kickboards- building on a solid base
The bases of cabinets are made in 3 ways: 1. plinth attached to the cabinets. 2. Legs attached to the cabinet. 3. Inset kickboards with the cabinet sides going to the floor. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type.
December No. 10 Timber benchtops in the kitchen
The can only warmth that timber benchtops bring to a kitchen can only be surpassed by the oven.....
February No.11 Soft Closing Mechanisms for Cabinet Doors and drawers.
The latest technology from Blum and Hettich has been the introduction of soft closing doors and self closing drawers.
November No.9 Flatpack installation hints and procedures.
Some flatpack cabinetsare easier to assemble and install than others but in each case if you follow a simple procedure, organise yourself and have the correct tools and good clean workspace.....
October No.8 Environmental issues in the kitchen
Even the manufacture of a kitchen cabinet can impact on our environment. If you have any environmental conscience then read this short article about how to choose better....
September No. 7 It's a question of Splashback
Above the benchtop and underneath the overhead cabinets is an area of exposed wall which needs to have a surface finish which is easily cleaned using standard non toxic household cleaners.
August No. 6 Door options made simple
Most kitchen companies will offer about five styles, each having a range of colours and finishes. How to choose is the question.
July No.5 Flat pack Wardrobes
Flatpack kitchens are now well publicised and popular. The same system of construction also applies to wardrobes....
No.4 June - Creating a temporary kitchen
Making preparations for a temporary kitchen well before you start...
No.3 May - Flat pack kits
Flat pack kits.......how difficult are they anyway? The question most often asked
April No. 2 Veneer types
Veneer boards are made in a number of different ways. The latest and most consistent in appearance is the restructured type compared to the natural veneer type. Both have a beautiful wood appearance.
March No. 1 Smartpack creates a new website
The new DYOS- Design your own smartpack program downloadable from this site ...
Tuesday, 6 February 2007
February No.11 Soft Closing Mechanisms for Cabinet Doors and drawers.
Soft Closing Mechanisms for Cabinet Doors and drawers.
 
The latest technology from Blum and Hettich has been the introduction of soft closing doors and self closing drawers. Up to now the drawer runners have been made so that the last 50mm of a drawer is pulled in by its own weight. Either that or a smart push will cause the well recognised “bang” against the carcase which will eventually dislodge the drawer front or the hinge plate. Not to mention the rude shock when you are trying to be quiet or recovering from the night before. So the ingenious design of the shock absorber soft closer was introduced for doors. They can be fitted by either drilling a hole in the edge of the cabinet or the easier option is to buy the hinge clip holder. The shock absorber can be adjusted to suit the weight of the door. This means that the soft closers can be retro fitted on any door with Hettich or Blum hinges. Both these manufacturers have introduced their own soft closing mechanisms. A soft closer costs around $6 each.

One can also use these on the self closing drawers but the shock absorber tube needs to be drilled into the carcase edge for each drawer. This is a little more tricky than fitting the hinge attachment but not impossible with the correct drill bit and steady hand.

The real bells and whistles Blumotion mechanism which is a self closing and soft closing spring system is now incorporated into the Blum Tandembox drawer. It cannot be used for any other drawer system as Blum has incorporated it into the drawer side. A fantastic mechanism which costs about 2-3 times the normal Metabox or Innotech drawer range. A white drawer costs about $120 per Tandembox drawer. So if you have 10 drawers in the kitchen that is going to add about $1200 to your average kitchen cost. These options are all available in the versatile Smartpack system from your distributor or you can order them on the online store at www.smartpackkit.com.au . Also available through our distributor Builders Bargain Centre www.bbcentre.com.au .Well done Blum and Hettich!!!

 
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