Review of Old Dutch Cookware Rack with Grid, Graphite

I purchased the Old Dutch 36.2 x 9 x 12 Graphite Bookshelf with Grid and 12 Hooks (manufacturer item # 104GU) to compliment my Calphalon One Anodized cookware set.

Simply put, this was an easy install -- but only if you take the time to make sure you have measured twice and absolutely use a level!

There are just four mounting (wood) screws.Because the item is heavy, you must install the rack in your wall's studs, otherwise you are just asking for trouble.

Here are the tools that you will need:

Stud finder

Level

Drill with 3/8" bit (cordless drill works well, but it will require a drill with medium to heavy torque to drive the screws)

Phillips screwdriver or bit for your drill

#10 metric wrench or socket and driver

You can install the rack by yourself (I did), but because of its weight, it will go smoother if you have a helping hand to hold the rack against the wall and hand you the power drill while you measure the holes (be sure to use the level!), drill and then fasten the mounting screws.

The top two screws can be installed with your power screwdriver, but because of the heavy torque required to securely fasten the screws so that the rack mounting bracket is flush with the wall, I highly recommend you use a wrench/sock to finish fastening the screws which do have a #10 metric head.

The bottom two mounting screws, unless you have a power screwdriver that has a low profile in tight spaces or is bendable, will require you to use either an ordinary Phillips screwdriver (short length for more torque) and/or just the wrench.This is so because the mounting hole on the bottom of the rack is directly opposite the front of the rack -- there is just not enough space to drive a screw with your power tool.You can start with the hand screwdriver (as I did), but you'll need the torque of the wrench to finish fastening the screws.

Once your screws are fastened, all that remains is to merely lay the wire rack on the bottom of the shelf.Add your hooks, pots and pans and you're done!

Product Description
36 x 8 1/2Graphite Bookshelf Rack w/Grid and 12 Hooks

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