Hey folks,
I'm laying out plans for a dresser, and am trying to decide what joinery method I want to use for the drawers. Dovetails are the obvious approach, but I like the simplicity of a lock rabbet, or drawer lock joint, (I don't have a dovetail jig yet). I'm planning on using 1/2" plywood for the drawer sides & back, and 3/4" Cherry for the face. I realize that the dovetail is the stronger joint, but would a lock rabbet be a bad choice for this application? Any experience, good or bad?
Thanks.
I'm laying out plans for a dresser, and am trying to decide what joinery method I want to use for the drawers. Dovetails are the obvious approach, but I like the simplicity of a lock rabbet, or drawer lock joint, (I don't have a dovetail jig yet). I'm planning on using 1/2" plywood for the drawer sides & back, and 3/4" Cherry for the face. I realize that the dovetail is the stronger joint, but would a lock rabbet be a bad choice for this application? Any experience, good or bad?
Thanks.