Yes, I definitely meant 1/4 DEEP dados
So basically, plywood does not expand as much as solid wood? I just wanted
to make sure that my very first masterpiece doesn't explode in the middle of
a diaper change... That would be a bit more mess I could handle
Thanks!
Vlad


"Tom" wrote in message
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Vlad wrote:Hello there,

I am planning to make a dresser/baby change table from 3/4 inch plywood
(top, sides and shelves). I am planning to make a number of 1/4 inch
dados
in the sides of the dresser and then slide and glue (or permanently fix
with
screwes) the shelves in the dados.
Here's the question: should I make the dados a bit deeper to account for
plywood expansion from absorbing the moisture from the air? How do I know
how much it will expand/contract?
Thanks!
Vlad

I wouldn't worry about it. I'd worry about fitting 3/4" ply into 1/4"
dados.
Or did you mean 1/4" deep? Tom
Work at your leisure!