Now I've gone and done it (DIY content)

[vstevens]

Father's Day.  Perfect day to replace that old cooktop.  A local SEARS store is closing and a shiny 5 burner 30" model was 60% off. Perfect 👌!  The old one is 30" too so it should fit.  Well, after the gas hoses and fittings were all connected and tested (no leaks), i find that I'll have to widen the opening from front to back.  The length may be perfect but the new unit is about an inch wider.  That means cutting into a granite countertop... I need a new tool. 

But which one?  Cheapskate I am (Guzzi content), I want to buy a versatile tool that I can use for other things as well - not just this one job.  A Dremel.  Complete with diamond cutting wheel. 

Wrong tool.  The cutting wheel is small but it does work.  I just have to cut smaller sections at a time.  The dremel gets hot really quick and has to cool off every few minutes for a half hour- this is gonna take some time.  But I'm not a quitter so keep at it.  Several hours later and two more trips to Home Depot for more cutting wheels  the cooktop fits.  Happy day.

Now just gotta move the electric oven back under it... and it doesn't fit.  The new cooktop has a deeper 'pan' . 

Now what? 

Yes, rookie mistake.  To the construction and DIY masters out there, what are my options at this point?

[DavidR8]

I’d say your only option is to fabricate something that will raise the cooktop.
Pics will help folks devise a solution.


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[rtbickel]

Pour yourself a stiff drink, get out the check book and call a contractor before one thing leads to another and you end up completely remodeling your kitchen.   

[Sheepdog]

Is your oven installed in a cabinet? If yes, it may be possible to lower the oven. You’ll have to remove it, though...

[vstevens]

Is your oven installed in a cabinet? If yes, it may be possible to lower the oven. You�ll have to remove it, though...

That's a possibility... not sure how low it can go but I'm sure there are a few inches. 

[vstevens]

I�d say your only option is to fabricate something that will raise the cooktop.
Pics will help folks devise a solution.


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If I had the skill that would be possible.  But a "man's got to know his limitations"... and I've got plenty. 

[vstevens]

Pour yourself a stiff drink, get out the check book and call a contractor before one thing leads to another and you end up completely remodeling your kitchen.

I think this is the smartest thing to do... but if I was smart I wouldn't be in this pickle, lol.  Perhaps it's time to search yellow pages or yelp or ? Whatever you use to find qualified tradesmen. 

[oldbike54]

Pour yourself a stiff drink, get out the check book and call a contractor before one thing leads to another and you end up completely remodeling your kitchen.

 This right here .

 Having been the guy who was called in after the disaster , it is usually cheaper and sooooo much easier to find an expert .

 Dusty

[Sheepdog]

I think this is the smartest thing to do... but if I was smart I wouldn't be in this pickle, lol.  Perhaps it's time to search yellow pages or yelp or ? Whatever you use to find qualified tradesmen.

We've had good luck with "Home Advisor." Don't know if you have such a resource where you are. Angie's List can be good also...

[vstevens]

We've had good luck with "Home Advisor." Don't know if you have such a resource where you are. Angie's List can be good also...

I'll try out home advisor- 😊

[vstevens]

Thank you everyone. 

I've found that WG is a unique place among motorcycle forums.  You can get help with bikes or appliances or life in general.  I can reveal my stupid mistakes and still get good advice in a non-judgements way.  Nobody needs to pretend they have all the answers.  Thank you you Luap and moderators for building and maintaining a safe place for all of us.

[RinkRat II]

 
   Aww C'mon, you've gotten this far, with a few good measurements and some precise trimming that oven will slip right back in, or call this guy
         



          Paul B