I'm contemplating a pair of nightstands and a dresser and really like the frame and panel look. I have several thoughts on how to do this, but would appreciate the experience from the forum members in giving me a little guidance. I can think of 3 good options for building the sides of the carcass using frame and panel construction and would appreciate your advice. I will be using 3/4" hardwood for the frame and plywood panels. In order to build the sides of the carcass, would you:
1. Use a rail and stile matched router bit set with a 1/4" plywood panel. (Basically a cabinet door built to the right size);
2. Build the frame and then cut a rabbet into the inside back of the opening and drop in a 1/2" panel;
3. Build the sides using a single plywood panel and then attach a 1/4" frame to the outside of the panel.
I appreciate all the experience I have greatly benefitted from on this forum.
1. Use a rail and stile matched router bit set with a 1/4" plywood panel. (Basically a cabinet door built to the right size);
2. Build the frame and then cut a rabbet into the inside back of the opening and drop in a 1/2" panel;
3. Build the sides using a single plywood panel and then attach a 1/4" frame to the outside of the panel.
I appreciate all the experience I have greatly benefitted from on this forum.