Somewhere (at least in 2007) there was an application guide on Sharp's website that described various ways the unit could be mounted. That information is worth reading. In my case the cabinet above is 15 inches deep and the amount of the microwave oven that protrudes is about the same as the amount of a nearby Wolf wall oven that overlays its (deeper) cabinet. I recall using a wood spacer at the back to adjust the exact exposure. I see no reason why a 12-inch cabinet won't work; the screws that hold the front up that mount through the cabinet above are less than 12 inches from the wall. If your sheetrock is removed for renovation I would advise adding some blocking back there to maximize the mounting strength. I bought mine from AJ Madison, as I recall, and the only minor issue was a side screw that had stripped its hole leading to a rattle when the unit ran. As I didn't notice this over the year it ran sitting on blocks in my family room until I had mounted the unit for the "final" time, I just pushed some Styrofoam up between the side and the next cabinet wall and eliminated the noise. The unit mounts to a metal panel that is attached to the wall. The shipping carton is cut in a designated way and this helps one position the (heavy) unit so it can hook onto the metal panel. Then it is necessary to fix the front screws that mount in the bottom of the cabinet. Do not try to use these screws to pull up the unit into position. They are strong enough to hold it, but their thread form is not strong enough to work against that weight dynamically. Instead, using books or preferably a cabinet jack (not too expensive if you hunt for it on the web), hold the front up against the cabinet and then insert the screws. Preferably use a bit of heat resistant (non dripping is the point) lube such a NeverSieze. The unit works as expected for a microwave oven. Like most microwave ovens, it loses its clock setting during power drops. The MW manufacturers, like those who manufactured VCRs, should have planned for longer time periods to keep the clock up. (Oh wait; those are the same manufacturers.) I have noticed that sometimes when I set the cook time hurriedly and move on, it turns out to be set way too high. I have learned to double check. It might be some button bounce, once an issue for personal computer on/off buttons, or it might be me. The bottom lighting onto black soapstone is a bit dim for any detail work compared to LED strip lighting, but OK as a nighttime aid. I have a toaster oven on the counter below it. This eventually caused the adhesive that holds on the bottom front trim to release. Use of an automotive emblem neoprene adhesive strip cured that issue, but in general I would recommend that if such positioning is used, the oven door be closed after removing the toast. I certainly wouldn't suggest using the toaster oven as an open broiler below the unit. Otherwise it should be fine. The outlet for its power should be in the cabinet above it. It is best if you provide it its own circuit. The door hinges on the left. Overall, a nice unit for its specific niche. Integration results are best with careful planning. kas

I'm a good baker. I can garden pretty well...at least I enjoy it a lot. I have a pretty good grip on athletic abilities.I am very strong and love a challenge. I would be a good friend...but don't have anyone right at the moment to practice on... I am speaking about local folks not the great people I consider friends here. I have a great color sense and decorate well in my own space. It takes me a long time to process what I want to do but then it looks wonderful when I am done. I have a really good sense of personal fashion and love to dress up even when it is just work out clothes I care how I look. I have great hair and skin and try to take care of it. I am an avid reader of women's history and biographies. I keep a very neat and clean house and personal space...no clutter for me anywhere. Have recently gotten even better. I think I am a good driver but my DH doesn't always...he can't drive and has never driven so that may be part of it. I think I am a good Mom now...I wasn't always...but that is for the other thread. I am a good wife and the best part of that is that after 41 years...Feb 8th...it keeps getting better and better. My family has always come first for me...sometimes I am over supportive according to others but for me I can't be too supportive or caring or loving of my "own". I'm a very hard worker when I decide to do something . I keep excellent financial records and make really good money decisions. I spend money on things that I want and I am very generous to my family for things that they want or need. I am not profligate but I also don't think there is any point in holding on to it since I can't take it with me. I am very adventurous...have had a lot of those and keep seeking out new ones. I used to be a very good RN and had a lot of faith in myself and my decisions. I graduated with a 4.0...no one in my school had ever done that before. People still call me for advice and listen when I offer it. I am surprised at this list. I hadn't posted since I really didn't think I had anything to offer...hm...guess I should go to the other thread now...since I have a lot that I could say on that one . I am so glad you started this thread. I have really learned a lot from everyone's posts. c I am a very good cook in a camping setting.

SHADES! I thoroughly enjoyed all 50 pics...twice!!! You are the QUEEN of Tables!!! And Louise> Hubba Hubba!! Welocome Todd! A couple of comments, GOG that I do is usually with silicone, but silicone looks better depending on what glass you will use. colored, textured glass types look okay but clear or sometimes pale colored glass or non textured glass can show the silicone, or perhaps I just don't take the time to smooth it out as good as I can. Also I too do not recomment more than 1inch grout lines, but a suggestion might be to add black glass in those areas, solid black, to off set the width of the grout. AND my last suggestion is to go to a Tile Shop to get the grout as box stores do not have true black and also have a bigger selection of colored grout. It sounds like you will be opening up a whole new window(lol)for yourself with trying GOG! And just so you know, we LUV pics of work in projects! Hope you stick around, the more the merrier! Oh, and another idea that I'm toying with is to go to a glass store and ask what they use to glue glass to glass as they have some good stuff, but it boils down to price and what I'm willing to spend, and how complicated it is. Right now I cut open a small tube of silicone and gloop away and am happy with that...

Ah I always check out these postings. I've found some excellent reads thanks to my fellow book lovers on this site. Right now I have a few suggestions that I have just finished or am on the final pages of: The Potato Factory - Bryce Courtenay (been out a few years and just discovered in the library reject pile) House of Spirits and Whispers - Annie Wilder . This is the true story of a haunted house. Is it scary...no, but as I love old houses and things that go bump in the night I liked it for a change of pace. Alone in the classroom - Elizabeth Hay. Half way done and am liking it well enough but wonder about all the hype. Those are my offerings this time around. Budster