Although I typically use a dovetail jig to make my boxes, a few of the boxes ended up thinner than 1/2". For these boxes I decided on rabbet joints where the sides will fit in to the front and back. After glue-up however I don't trust these joints to be as strong as dovetails so I want to drill holes and insert decorative wooden or brass pins for reinforcement. I don't have experience with plug cutters and not sure if I can cut the right size little dowels with them. What do you suggest, and what is a good source for brass pins if I decide to go that rout. Also, if I went with dowels, I would not want the end grain but the surface grain. Any suggestions?