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   CStanford | Sep 16, 2009 09:15pm | #1

   They are often just 'trapped' in molding on the base unit's counter board so the top can be lifted off and transported separately.

   
   

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   Edited 9/16/2009 3:28 pm ET by CStanford

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   oldusty | Sep 16, 2009 11:05pm | #2

     If the hutch top sits on top of a countertop I fasten the countertop  to the bottom of the hutch  .

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   Jimurock | Sep 16, 2009 11:18pm | #3

   My last one had a ridge on the base of the top that sat in a groove.  If it was tall and I had small kids who were likely to climb, I'd use pocket screws through the back of the base, which is what I have on two-part bookcases.  For anything tall and heavy the top section should really be fastened to the wall at the top -- toppling bookcases have been known to kill.

   Jim

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   hammer1 | Sep 17, 2009 05:05am | #4

   Typically, the upper unit sits on the top of the lower unit. Slats are run up the back, attached to both units. Traditionally, they are wood 1x3+- and don't show when it's against a wall. Place them so you can get a couple of screws into something solid. If using a thick back, it can extend down and attach to the lower unit. Often a foot is placed on the ends of the upper unit. Furniture pieces like a hutch don't usually get attached to a wall.

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