the bottom of a cleat is called studs.
the bottom of a cleat is called studs.
what is the bottom of a cleat called?
studs
the wall side of a french cleat can be mounted securely without having to hold the full weight of the cabinet while securing it. the cleat will not be seen later, so it does not matter where it is drilled; this means that it can be screwed into wall studs relatively independent of the lateral position of the cabinet.









































the cleat can be the full length of the cabinet, so it allows supporting the cabinet at least at every stud behind it.
french cleat
cleat (nautical)









































in nautical contexts, a cleat is a device for securing a rope.









































section::::types.









































types of cleat designs include the following:









































bullet::::- a horn cleat is the traditional design, featuring two “horns” extending parallel to the deck or the axis of the spar, attached to a flat surface or a spar, and resembling an anvil.









































bullet::::- a cam cleat in which one or two spring-loaded cams pinch the rope, allowing the rope to be adjusted easily, and quickly released when under load.









































bullet::::- a jam cleat in which the line is pinched in a v-shaped slot.
cleat (nautical)