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1. 
   andyfew322 | Feb 16, 2008 12:09am | #1

   I belive ~1 1/2"- 2"

    

   Ductape can fix EVERYTHING!!!

2. 
   jvk | Feb 16, 2008 01:54am | #2

   Generally a bottom rail is 1 1/2" and to that you would add the light rail (ususally another 3/4 - 1").  Best thing to buy your lights and measure so when mounted, the cab will be slightly lower

   trimjim
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   Frank Vucolo | Feb 16, 2008 06:34am | #3

   Terrenord

   The resulting recess will depend upon the size face frame you use and the material you use to make the box. If you make the face frame 1-1/2" and use a 3/4 box, you will have a 3/4 recess under the cabinet. Use a 2" frame with 1/2" box and you get 1-1/2" recess.

   I have a 3/4 recess on mine and added a 3/4 moulding to the upper cabinet bottoms. It woks great for the low voltage puck lights I installed for under cabinet lighting. There are lots of options out there for light rail mouldings to get the result you are looking for. Attached is an example I just plucked off the web.

   Hope this helps. Good luck

   Frank

    

   
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   user-121940 | Feb 16, 2008 05:14pm | #4

   3/4" is standard for manufactured cabinets, but I like Frankfive's suggestion of using that as a surface for attaching something more finished.

   Most under-cabinet lights are 3/4" or thinner. Of course, you should check and make sure that's the case for those you plan on using.

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