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   MikeHennessy | Jan 26, 2006 04:14pm | #1

   You don't say how they will be joined to the carcass -- in a rabbet? That's the way I often do this when I'm not being "fancy". Ply doesn't move much, so you don't need to worry too much about wood movement. I usually just nail (or staple) or screw such panels on. If they are in a slot, no need for any fastening. Just let 'em float.

   Mike Hennessy
   Pittsburgh, PA

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   willy | Jan 26, 2006 06:26pm | #2

   Thanks Mike.  Yes, they are in a rabbet.

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   Dave45 | Jan 27, 2006 05:38pm | #3

   I set my back panels in rabbets and use a few 1" drywall screws to hold it in place and keep the carcass square during the glue up.  After the carcass is done, I can easily remove the back while I put in drawer glides or whatever and do my stain/finish.  Being able to work from the back is very useful - lol.

   When everything is done, I reinstall the back with narrow crown staples.