gwoodwork wrote:

I have done this also before, I just like the feel of the heavy 3/4"
doors so was wondering if it would work? What about 1/2" plywood?

1/2" ply would work, but you might want to undercut the back to 1/4" and
mount it forward. Make your usual 1/4" dado and mount the ply.

Depending on how you do the panel raising and finish it, should look really
sharp AND give a look of being hefty.

Deb