attaching back to cabenet

[Rich Stern]

I'm building a Shaker style cupboard. Plans call for a rabbet-lapped joint between the sides of the case and the back, and to nail the back to the shelves.

Question: I assume the plans omit mention of glue for the back, to allow for moment? Is this typical in case construction?

[Anthony Diodati]

[George]

Solid wood was normally nailed in, as the nails allowed a bit of movement. Ply _could probably_ survive gluing, but it is unnecessary for strength (use lots of little brads), and potentially a mess to clean up the glue runs and squeezes.

[Rich Stern]

Yep, back is solid wood.

Thanks!