Fitting the Plinths

Unless you are very observant or have fitted Wren plinths before, you will not be aware that the orientation of the legs at the front of the units is quite critical. The wren fitting instructions give no guidance on this, see photos. The problem is the top flange, which is about three quarters of the circumference, is approx 8mm greater in diameter than the remaining quarter but it is this smaller diameter that has to face the front of the unit because it is this diameter that matches the diameter of the foot and against which the plinth rests top and bottom. Now, like me, if you only discover this once all the cabinets are in place and bolted together with the worktops, you have a problem if you want the plinths to be vertical. I solved this by gluing a piece of 8mm moulding to the plinth at the front area to compensate. The clips holding the plinth in place cope OK with this dimensional differential. the other problem is that these plinths are often a bit bent when delivered so they won't stay in place. This can be overcome using a plinth lock where necessary.