Sliding galley countertop

[TomW]

I am using a prefabricated countertop in the galley of my Generic Benroy. The countertop is about 4" forward from the rear of the tear to allow the hatch to close. This causes a real shin buster for my spouse when the hatch is open.

Has anyone ever tried a sliding countertop?

I was planning on making overhanging cabinets above the countertop so the top could slide forward under the cabinets when hatch is closed and slide to the rear about 6" when the hatch is open.

Any suggestions, drawbacks, comments.

Thanks.

[dhazard]

How about a hinge and have it flip out. That would give you a flat work surface without loosing the cabinet space..

[halfdome, Danny]

These Free Hoosier Cabinet Plans may help you decide what you would like. I have 2 small sliding counter tops on the order of bread boards but covered with plam like the counter top is done. Danny

[Airspeed]

You could cut out the floor like I did, that way you can walk right in!
Aaron

[Gage]

Or make the whole cabinet a slide out.

[martha24]

Or you can have just the counter top pull out.
Lots of choices!


Happy designing.

[Nigel]

or buy some shin pads for the wife?

[bobhenry]

Just make her a u shaped kitchen ~~OOPS Galley.

[TomW]

Thanks for the replys. Did not think about cutting off the top 4" of the pre-formed counter top but it makes sense.

Thanks again.