I am in the process of making a cradle for my second grandchild. I was supposed to make one for my first but didn't make it in time..now I'm under the gun and I HAVE to complete the project by middle of September.
Anyway, after reviewing a few of the designs on this site and others I decided I want to make the cradle using raised panels for the sides and solid wood glue ups for both ends. I'd like to dovetail the carcass together but I've never seen dovetail joints used on anything else but end grain. Can I join, with dovetails, a raised panel style with either another raised panel or solid wood glue up as long as the grain direction is the same?
Any suggestions will be appreciated,
Steve