How right you are. Last weekend went very well. But before I get to that, I'll try to catch up. I've been lazy uploading for a while now.
We made the tops of the corners. Starting with a bit of narrow walnut, we made it a bit narrower with the tablesaw.
My dad got this miter saw for picture frames, and it works great for this, too.
I got him these clamps for picture frames years ago, and they've come in very handy.
The joint looks good.
Clamp and glue the top on. Lots of glue joints in this piece; no way around it, given the look I'm going for.
The corner with the top, outside and inside.