Puckdropper said something like:

....[rip]...

Personally, I think I'd attach 1x2s to the top and the top to the 1x2.
This way, you've only got 1 1/2" of material to screw through, and
support along the entire top. (Some glue, and a couple brads, and you've
got an obligatory Norm reference. :-)) The 1x2's broad side goes against
the frame, and the narrow side against the top.

Puckdropper

I'd still be stuck with a problem though.....Wouldn't the top still be
wobbly/rickety with the only anchors so far inward?



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