½" is plenty strong…
rebated rabbet…
the longer the box the less material you will use… you will also save on work and pick up more usable space…
you won’t need more than ¼"…
installed w/ modified truss head screws it will be stronger than strong…
definitely pins…
standards are even better… way strong and they won’t quit or tear out… They’re the cat’s meow!!!
I like book case style shelving covered w/ sliding doors…
major simple construction, easy access, most usable space you can have and the doors can be used as wall space…
no need for exotic hardware…
Basic woodshop tool needs - #11 by Nikonbill