I'm a spline guy, although I'm thinking I may be using splines where they are not really necessary. I spline almost all my edge-to-edge glue-ups.
I'm making some pretty large drawers. They will be approx. 29-1/2" X 27-1/2" X 10-1/4" deep. The splines, if used, would be for edge-gluing as I'm having to glue up narrower boards to get to my 10-1/4" drawer depth.
I am using ash which will be 19/32" thick. There will be no exposed ends. I'll use Tite-Bond regular. I could use Tite-Bond II, however, if it's better for this application. The drawers will be hung on slides attached to the drawer sides. I plan to dovetail the corners using router and jig.
Is it necessary to use splines to strengthen the drawer sides or would simple butt joints be adequate ?