Day Six-thirty-six: well this is a pickle, part two

When we left off we were trying to figure out how to install some struts and supports from which we can hang the new cabinet. Well this is what we came up with (slightly modified after consulting our technical consultant).

Step one was to figure out how much of the drywall that we needed to cut. We tried to be judicious because in every other respect this is a fine wall.

Then came cutting that piece out and setting it safely aside to reuse, because after all it's the perfect shape and size.

Once we had the wall open and could scout around we noticed a small hiccup. On the sides where we planned to attach new 2x4s the surface wasn't level, so we had to add some filler strips.

Now that the sides were flush we could add some 2x4s. We opted to add one layer on each side and a couple of cross beams. This would give us plenty of material in which to screw the cabinet.

At this point we realized that we needed to create the whole top piece because we wouldn't be able to attach the cross piece to the tops of the vertical pieces.

A little fancy finagling and the whole thing is in, with several screws in each of the four vertical pieces to hold them securely in place.

Still more to come.