attaching stiles to bookcases. how to fasten???? HELP!

[Craig Feuerzeig]

no face nails allowed...

I don't want to "disrespect the Bing", but perhaps a trip to the bottom of the page would be helpful in this situation.

[Bob Wingard]

I bought one of these many years ago, and have only used it a few times .. . BUT it is a lifesaver in your situation .. .. ..


http://www.veritastools.com/Products/Page.aspx?p=196

[Joe Chritz]

Paul has the easiest option if you can't get a traditional clamp on the frame.

I would like to try that invisible nailer someday, it looks like a good solution, especially for an unfinished frame.

It isn't clear in the original if these are built in or if the question is "do I need something other than glue". Glue by itself is all that is needed. Brads, biscuit, dowels, dados or pocket screws are used for alignment or convenience not any needed extra strength. There is a lot of glue surface down a cabinet side.

Joe

[Ted Calver]

I'm with Paul on this one. You can also find those clamps at HF