Attachment Tips for Base Cabinets Follow these attachment tips to save time and ensure a better-looking installation. These tips apply to all types of base cabinets. Shim, Level and Clamp Place cabinet in final position, tight against adjacent cabinet and wall. Bridge shims across bottom of both cabinets so they are perfectly level and match the Base Cabinet Level Line. Check for level front-to-back and side-to-side. Also check Face Frames to be certain they are plumb. Place clamps just above drawer slide and just above bottom hinge. Clamp cabinets together loosely. Adjust so Face Frames align perfectly at the top and front edges. If you need to tap cabinets for alignment, use a block or rubber mallet to avoid marring finish. Tighten clamps. Drill and Fasten Face Frames Figure 3 Don't attach cabinets to wall until all cabinet Face Frames are fastened. On a 1\8" bit, set tape or drill depth gauge at the length of the Face Frame Screws provided. Before drilling Face Frames, recheck for level and alignment between Face Frames. For the least visible, most consistent placement of Face Frame Screws: Where possible, predrill Face Frames from the hinge plate side. Use drill as a self-positioning jig by holding it flat against the top of cabinet opening. Use 1\8" bit to drill a pilot hole the length of the screw provided through Face Frame and into the next Face Frame. Hold drill flat against bottom of cabinet opening. Repeat to drill matching pilot hole. To make tighter union and avoid splintering wood, use 7/32" bit to enlarge hole in the first Face Frame only. To make screw driving easier, rub paraffin or beeís wax on the Face Frame Screws. Recheck level and alignment between cabinets, then fully tighten the Face Frame Screws.