Drawers in 1/2" MDF cabinet

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I’ve made some closet space in an attic kneewall. So far it’s just open cabinets made of 1/2” MDF, but I’d like to put some drawers in some of them. The drawers would be 30” wide and 24” deep. Would the MDF be able to hold this? Or do I need to brace it somehow? And if so, how? What type of material would you recommend for the drawers?

Thanks,

tiksi

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PurpLev home \| projects \| blog 8475 posts in 2234 days #1 posted 1412 days ago	that mainly depends on your cabinet construction. 30” is pretty wide for drawers which may result in excessive weight that the MDF may not be able to support. do you have pics or the cabinet? or drawing? -- ㊍ When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.
Blair Helgason home \| projects \| blog 169 posts in 2000 days #2 posted 1412 days ago	I agree, 30” is wide. I don’t usually like to push drawers wider than 25.” What kind of slides will you be using? -- Blair

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