Recent content by gearsbox82

Seen that too, which suggests it's a OK for a pulled drawer, but what about a cabinet weighing 20Kg? Does it work in my case or shall I give up the original half-half idea and stick to the dovetails?

Thank you both. I've seen those, quite interesting, although the outside edge needs to be rounded, and might get into the locking grooves losing the purpose. @Cabinetman, this pic should clarify what I meant. The part I made corresponds to the green marker. I'll use birch ply for all the parts...

I've got some 15mm thick birch ply panels to build an acoustic cab, roughly 400x500, 350 deep, 15-20Kg once populated. It's meant to stay on the floor most of the time, but it'll be carried around as well, from the top. Here I handmade a scaled version of what I believe is called a lock-rebate...

Almost a year and I still can't get used to it... Thank you man, I mean it.

Hi everybody! Thanks for letting me in the community. I'm just a humble newby that loves wood and anything you can make with it. It feels alive and gives me peace. It's been an on–off affair in the past, but I've now realized I want to get the head down, improve and get more consistent results...