Title: Fasten top to casework.
Course: Cabinetmaking II (17007-II) > Section: Assembling, Fastening, and Installing Components

Fastening should include selecting the appropriate fasteners, pre-drilling the attachment points if necessary, and using the fasteners to attach the top.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is the top typically the last piece of casework installed?
- When are mechanical fasteners used to install the top?
- What is a cleat, and when is it used to fasten a top to casework?