Hi Martin
They are trickey in MDF, it's just the way MDF is made, I would suggest box joints,,,they will hold as good as dovetails if not better
The sharp points on the dovetails like to snap off, unlike the box joints when you use a 1/8" or 1/4" thick front and backer board when you route the slots in place..
I also suggest you use 3/8" or 1/2" slots , less chance of the rip out on the slots...
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Originally Posted by mjmpropman Hi guys
how strong are dovetails in MDF, I'm soon to make storage units for my workshop some will be hold considerable weight from the tools in them IE one unit will be all portable power tools, the next unit small machine shop machinery , and another will be all drawers quite high about 12 drawers holding many many hand tools, plus several wall cabinets to hold all my carpentry tools all to be made from MDF. |