Spice Rack Over Microwave
Got a bit curious today while getting the trailer ready for our trip in 3 weeks. Wife was wanting a spice rack so I got to looking around. The area above the microwave really looked promising so I took the microwave out to see what was in there. Just a big empty space.
My plan was to create a rack where the black rectangle of plywood was. I did a little experimenting to check out how the plywood insert was attached in the framing. Seemed to be a bit of glue and some staples. I was able to pry it out without any issues but not really sure how I would be putting it back.
Anyway, I basically framed out a box and attached it to the black insert, which would be the back of the rack. I made it about 5 inches deep. I then stained it and amazingly it fit perfectly. I was able to drill two holes on each side and used these to put in wood screws in to the framing on the side 0f the microwave enclosure.
Sorry I didn't take any photos of the process, only have the end result. I think it will be great and the wife likes it. Honestly don't understand why this is not standard. There is certainly plenty of room up there.
I seriously doubt I'm the first to do this but haven't seen it before myself.
My plan was to create a rack where the black rectangle of plywood was. I did a little experimenting to check out how the plywood insert was attached in the framing. Seemed to be a bit of glue and some staples. I was able to pry it out without any issues but not really sure how I would be putting it back.
Anyway, I basically framed out a box and attached it to the black insert, which would be the back of the rack. I made it about 5 inches deep. I then stained it and amazingly it fit perfectly. I was able to drill two holes on each side and used these to put in wood screws in to the framing on the side 0f the microwave enclosure.
Sorry I didn't take any photos of the process, only have the end result. I think it will be great and the wife likes it. Honestly don't understand why this is not standard. There is certainly plenty of room up there.
I seriously doubt I'm the first to do this but haven't seen it before myself.
