My neighbor's comment about my drawer boxes got me thinking

I was showing off a new kitchen I built in my garage, and my neighbor, who used to work in a high-end shop, pointed at the drawer boxes. He said, 'You know, a 1/2 inch ply bottom in a 3/4 inch dado is just asking for trouble in a year.' I always did it that way because it was fast. Now I'm rethinking my whole method for client work. Has anyone else had a simple tip make them change a basic step?

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lunar471mo ago

It's funny how a single offhand comment from someone who knows their stuff can unravel years of habit. Makes you wonder what other shortcuts we're all taking that'll bite us later.

skyler_anderson6526d ago

But honestly how bad could it really get? A little shortcut might not be perfect but it probably won't cause a total disaster. People tend to overthink these small things.

the_finley1mo ago

That "asking for trouble in a year" line is pretty specific. What kind of trouble was he picturing, like the bottom sagging or the joint just coming loose?