Joining Plywood side and bottom of a cabinet

I like option 3 or 4. Six of one or a half dozen of the other. They both hide the cut end of the stock, probably stronger and easier to make than 2.

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I would go with the last option simply because both side and bottom have the full width of the rail rabbet for support

The last option looks to be the strongest.

4 looks good for bottom, but side also must be taken into account also. What size ply, is there a face frame, fixed shelfs, or other material, aside from top and back to for support and strength?

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Option 3…............only I wouldnt rabbet the base to the cabinet, rather let the cabinet sit on top. This way transportation and installation is faster, easier and it does not deter the structural integrity of the piece.

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With plywwod having grain(s) that go in both directions, alternating sheets, why not the good ole Butt Joint?

I have found it to be very strong and good when gluing pieces of ply together.

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I’d run the legs all the way up, with hardwood stringers mortised in. Plywood would only be used for the bottom, with a hardwood edge, and notched for the leg clearance.

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#4 will be the strongest joint out of all your designs, but I have to agree with Joe’s comment about a simple butt joint.

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My method is to run the plywood all the way to the floor and use the plywood as part of the leg or side. Then add the solid material as a base trim. I think it would give you the same effect visually, then it is just a simple dado. I will draw it up in sketchup and post again.

here you go:

Tooldad:

Your last design depends on a level floor.
Good luck finding one.
Go back and read what Roman tomentioned above.
It’s a shame to have to flip the cabinets over on the jobsite and start trimming plywood to level the boxes.
Cheers

Bob

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