Solid wood was normally nailed in, as the nails allowed a bit of movement.
Ply _could probably_ survive gluing, but it is unnecessary for strength (use
lots of little brads), and potentially a mess to clean up the glue runs and
squeezes.
"Rich Stern" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm building a Shaker style cupboard. Plans call for a rabbet-lapped
joint
> between the sides of the case and the back, and to nail the back to the
> shelves.
>
> Question: I assume the plans omit mention of glue for the back, to allow
for
> moment? Is this typical in case construction?
>
>
Is the back solid wood or plywood?
If solid ,most likely.
Tony D.
"Rich Stern" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm building a Shaker style cupboard. Plans call for a rabbet-lapped
joint
> between the sides of the case and the back, and to nail the back to the
> shelves.
>
> Question: I assume the plans omit mention of glue for the back, to allow
for
> moment? Is this typical in case construction?
>
>