Can this board be stood up on it's "edge" on the counter top (to store until needed)?
147819
To add to the other comments, mine also is capable of free-standing on any of it's sides.
147820
I've tried it and I have to say I haven't had much luck. It keeps sliding down.
147821
I wouldn't call it free standing. I have it leaned up against my backsplash in a corner and it kept from falling over by my big kitchen-aid mixer.
147822
Yes, the side is a little over an inch and can stand up on its own (I just tried it in my kitchen). It should lean against something, of course, and you will have to have all of the plastic sheets inside the board.
147823
Yes, it can. It will stand alone without propping against anything. I really like this board more than any others because all of the plastic sheets fit inside and are there for any cutting needs.
1662019
You probably could if you are handy at carpentry. The four corners are interlocking. At times they become unlatched and have to be reset. If you could fuse all the corners prior to stacking and reinforce the sides and ends I am sure it would be possible.
1986466
I don't see why not. I store mine flat but I have a friend who stores a similar glass scale on its side. Of course, if you plan to do so, you should do it gently.
1286732
It looks like you can leave the middle shelf out if you wanted to. Please see the installation instructions here: http://www.kitchensource.com/kitchen-islands/pdf/ca-1544-installation2.pdf
1114747
No. The stability of the unit, which is considerable, relies on the shelf. You could lower it so that it is at ground level. We use counter stools.
469068
I don't think so. The way the unit assembles, there are locking type mechanisms on each row designed to provide an additional kind of sturdiness when put together properly. I considered leaving out a shelf myself. However, I determined it wasn't worth turning the unit into an unstable piece.
515132
You CAN use the reverse side as a cutting board. It is high quality wood, but you surely would not want to mar the front display side with knife marks! Better idea....if you don't have a good size working space, put this board on a table or counter with the back side up and then use those "flexible" plastic type cutting surfaces on top of it. Since I have purchased those thin flexible "cutting boards" I never use wooden boards but this would provide a good underneath work surface!
1573321
The edges are curved, which would work against it standing up easier in a vertical configuration. The base is also made of "impact-resistant tempered glass" and I'd personally not want to "test" it too much. In theory, if it were carefully leaned against the wall of a cabinet under a sink, maybe tilted back a bit, or held in place by something... generally speaking, vertical storage probably wasn't considered in the design. EDIT: I will concur with Jennifer though, it is thin. I just set in on top of something else when I store it.
331755
Not really. But you can turn it on its side and place up against the wall. I do this when we have guests and my workout room become a spare bedroom.
2096900
You could probably rig something so that it could stand on a counter but it is not designed to stand up on a counter.
2170690
We would support the other comments. It's a big appliance that would lend itself to a built-in shelf, though best suited to a counter-top. Good luck with it -- hope your's isn't grinding like the two we had!
1973163
No. The way the shelf is it would not work. But i urge you to buy a diff one or stain the board immediately. 1 drop of liquid will ruin it!
698841
I have a rental and installed it in my place...I nailed it to a board that lies against the cupboard wall instead of nailing it permanently in place. I love it!
1327148
If you mean the very top of the unit, I'd say yes but Id glue or fasten permanently some of the middle shelves for stability. Otherwise it might want to sway. The top shelf is quite thick which is good.
524712
I don't think so. I have two and they stand on the countertop. I don't think it would be easy to alter for hanging on the wall. Interesting idea though. I'd be interested if someone figures it out.
7882
You would need a separate cutting board; the top is NOT a butcher block. (It is a wonderfully crafted island; incredibly useful, and holds a ton of stuff on the two inside shelves).
1006950
Yes, that is how I have mine, but it is in a corner. I am not sure how sturdy it would be completely free standing.