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James \Cubby\ Culbertson James \Cubby\ Culbertson is offline
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"Toller" wrote in message
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I am not exactly sure what a web is, but I have built a number of items
like this. I make side panels with two legs, and then put attach the
drawer "shelves" (your "webs"?) and top to the side panels with pocket
screws, biscuits, or dowels.
Unless I am missing something, you are making too much out of this.

Thanks. Yes, webs basically are what tie into the front horizontal dividers
and extend to the back and hold the drawers. I'm planning on putting dust
guards in them as well (prolly just 1/4 ply). I'm not planning to use
pocket screws, biscuits, or dowels on this although dowels may be an option
if necessary. I much prefer to do a M&T for strength. Typically
dovetails are used to mount the front dividers to the front/back with the
webs set in a shallow dado along the sides but with the legs standing
slightly proud, that could be messy (or is it?). Thanks for the inputs.
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