Spice Rack Modification

[LUV2C@MP]

I was tired of standing on my head looking for spices in the lower cabinets so I searched online for a spice rack that would be extremely light and match the wood cabinets. I found the spice rack below at Target.com. The have a two shelf and three shelf spice rack that is very, very light weight. I ordered both racks and decided to mount the three shelf rack. I removed the wall hanging hardware on the back of the spice rack, drilled pilot holes and put screws in the back to secure the support I used to mount it to the cabinet. I then mounted the rack to the side if the cabinet with 3/4 wood screws (drilling small pilot holes so I wouldn't crack the wood and bored out for the screw head to counter-sink.) Using three screws on the top row and three screws on the middle row I mounted the spice rack to the cabinet shelf support and header support. It seems really sturdy. Can't wait to try it out next week while on vacation.

[Bill]

Incredible avatar! At 35" x 25", I think you set a new record for the forum!

I shrank it for you.

Nice mod, though - I like it a lot! Gotta show my wife!

Bill

[LUV2C@MP]

Thanks for fixing my picture size... it's my first post with pictures and I was unsure how to resize it.

[countrygirl]

Nice cabinet...I will check this out further.

Nice job...now here is the $64 question -

Are you going to unload the rack each time you store the cabinet, or figure out some way to secure the spices in the rack so they can be left in place?

I know that allspice is around here somewhere...

[tgpmd1]

I'm liking that alot! I keep all my spices in a basket that sits on the flap behind the sink. In fact, I store everything I can in small baskets that fit on the flaps. This is much easier to see everything since I take a ton of spices and seasoning with me camping. Please post a pic when you have it filled up!

Thanks!

I have considered adding one. As long as the walls of the shelves are tall enough then the spice bottles should all stay in place. If necessary a strip of masking tape across the tops may help.

[countrygirl]

The masking tape is a good idea inexpensive too. I also considered on of those small bungee cords. I might order one of these spice racks.

You might do better adding four holes on each spice trays for a bungee cord or for a couple of rods. One goes across the front of the spices to keep them from flipping out, the other across the top to keep them from popping up.

Another idea would be to make a cover you could lock on that would do the same thing.

[greasyford]

Maybe velcro would work as a method to keep the spice bottles in their rightful place at all times. Haven't tried it, just a thought.