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Yes I think you’re right but I did look at the bookcase build but I wasn’t sure about a couple of things.
On the bookcase the top has dados which fit onto the sides – I wasn’t sure if that alone would be strong enough for a piece like I’m trying to make which will probably be heavy and is likely to be picked up / moved by holding the top; hence I decided to use the dovetailed cross rails.
I think the middle shelf can just fit into a dado though instead of trying to make the through tennons as well. I wanted to make sure there was enough holding the piece together to prevent the ends bowing out. I hope the cross rails at the top and the bottom shelf with through tennons will be enough though.
The back panel is 1/4″ ply and I hope this will add stability when it is screwed to the case.
One thing I have realised is that I’m gpoing ot have to try and find some very long clamps!
thanks for the reply @weslee
Cheers,
Bill