Originally Posted by
Jan Bianchi
I like the idea of a thicker panel beveled to 3/4 toward the front. That seems like a good compromise. Would screws through the 1/2 back panel into the shelves or a cleat under the back of the shelves be preferable?
I didn't suggest the beveling as it seemed not appropriate to the "Shaker" look you are intending but I agree that the 3/4" muntins create a challenge. I would not object to see an 1/8" above and/or below the munitions behind the door. I think the eye would read that as part of the door.
As for the back cleat idea that would solve lots of problems - better than screwing into the shelves, but you might have some issues with locking the wood movement of the back if it is a solid glue up of boards rather than a panel in frame construction. In the latter case the cleats could be attached to the stiles of the back panel with no issues. I still favor the center support at the front and even add vertical support at the back. This could just be a 1x2 set between each shelf. These could be fastened to the back with no wood movement issues.
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