Cabinet instead of Stock Convection Microwave

[HDRider]

Does anyone make a cabinet that has the fit and finish to slide in where the stock convection microwave sits?

[topgun2]

Just now, HDRider said:

Does anyone make a cabinet that has the fit and finish to slide in where the stock convection microwave sits?

Every one of these that I recall seeing here on the Forum has been "custom" - that is, not using a pre-made cabinet.

Good luck!

Bill

[routlaw]

We ordered our Oliver #70 back kn 2014 without the MW. It came with a built in cavity of sorts which I guess one could call it a cabinet. The cavity was wood line probably 1/4 inch Luan plywood. Oliver installed a rather unappealing door during the build but did use the standard SS latches seen on the rest of the overhead doors. Once home I built a new door to replace the original one that appealed to us.

[Mountainman198]

Check with service. They may have some of the interior cabinet shells, framed and lexan doors that were left over from when they offered the microwave delate as a build option. I ordered the cabinet and it has a nice gelcoat interior, light and frosted lexan door with matching chrome cabinet pull and hinges

[jd1923]

4 hours ago, HDRider said:

Does anyone make a cabinet that has the fit and finish to slide in where the stock convection microwave sits?

Hey if Lance's idea works and OTT has such parts at a reasonable price, then cool!

In my experience, after entering six (6) service tickets, I strike out every time! I stopped even thinking to ask and channel my efforts into DIY! 😎

This is not a difficult project to custom build yourself! I removed the original microwave for an oven, so check my mod thread below to see what you'd be getting into (when you see my first picture, I added the 2x4s to provide a base for the oven).

 I see 3 steps in creating a custom cabinet:
     1) Remove microwave, fill screws holes on face, file smooth the rough cut opening
     2) Clean and line the internal cavity with poly sheeting
     3) Ordering and installing new cabinet doors

The microwave bezel comes out with 4 corner screws. Our microwave (not that OTT installed yours the same way) had a bracket above it that was screwed in from the upper cabinet. Empty the cabinet and the mat liner and you may see 2-3 screw heads.

I lined ours with fire resistant insulation for an oven. You could line yours with any thin PVC sheeting or the like, cut the five sheets to size and glue in place. If you want to get fancy, you could add a molding to hide the cut edges. Also, use Marine-Tex to fill the screw holes in the face. That's step #2 above, now for the finale.

Measure the opening for cabinet doors. You must order cabinets somewhat larger than the opening. Go to Depot/Lowes or a cabinet shop to select your cabinets of choice. Get your wife involved in this step of course. Your options are endless!

Also think about the hinges. I'm not a woodworker or cabinet guy, but purchase hidden hinges that mount to the interior walls vs. anything that would screw into the face. Then you want a good latching device for both cabinet doors so they stay shut while towing. Staff at the cabinet shop could advise on proper hardware.

Can't wait to see your mod post, if you go this direction, take the plunge! It's a good project that you can personalize and when finished have pride in your work every time you use it or look at it! 😎