How to Install a Kichen Under Counter Radio

Fig.1 Plans

By Gary Boutin

Parts and Supplies:
Cordless screwdriver with Phillips bit
Tape measure
Template kit with new radio

Mrs. Appleton noticed my work building a retaining wall. She stopped by and asked if I could install an under counter radio. 

This post shows the nine steps to installing a radio under a kitchen cabinet.

Step 1: Fig.1 shows the template for placing the under-counter radio.
Step 2: Fig.2 shows the measurement of the left holes.

Fig.2 Left holes

Step 3: Fig.3 shows the measurement of the right holes.

Fig.3 Measurement

Step 4: Fig.4 shows the spacers and the machine screws that will be used to mount the radio.

Fig.4 Machine screws and spacers

Step 5: Fig.5 shows spacers on the under-counter radio. The screws will go through the wood cabinet and through the plastic spacers to the inner-nut in the radio.

Fig.5 Spacers

Step 6: Fig.6 shows Ryobi 12 Volt Cordless drill with Bit Holder that will be used to drill the holes in the cabinet and drive the screws into the radio.

Fig.6 Ryobi cordless 12 volt drill

Step 7: Fig.7 shows the machine screws being placed into the radio.

Fig.7 placing screw

Step 8: Fig.8 shows the handyman holding the radio from the bottom while inserting the machine screws inside the kitchen cabinet.

Fig.8 holding radio

Step 9: Fig.9 shows placing the final screws into the under-counter radio.

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