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I'm posting this particular question in this sub-forum because I thought it might be more appropriate. I'm building a computer desk, using 3/4" and 1/2" hardwood plywood with hardwood facing. I'll be building two cabinet bases, one with doors, and the other with drawers and a slide out shelf. The desk top will sit on top of these, with a hutch on top. I'm not sure how to join the plywood together to form the right angles for the cabinets.
From what I understand, it would be acceptable to horizontally dado the sides of the cabinet for the shelves to fit into the cabinets, and rabbet the back vertical edge for the back to fit into. To join them, I should definitely glue, but also either nail or screw them together?
This is kind of what I think the side and back should look like, with the piece going left to right the side: Here.
I have limited equipment that I am going to start working with, and this will be my first build of this size. I pretty much have a jig saw, circular saw, orbital sander, air gun, and drill. Although I think I might have some resources for a router and table saw.
From what I understand, it would be acceptable to horizontally dado the sides of the cabinet for the shelves to fit into the cabinets, and rabbet the back vertical edge for the back to fit into. To join them, I should definitely glue, but also either nail or screw them together?
This is kind of what I think the side and back should look like, with the piece going left to right the side: Here.
I have limited equipment that I am going to start working with, and this will be my first build of this size. I pretty much have a jig saw, circular saw, orbital sander, air gun, and drill. Although I think I might have some resources for a router and table saw.