1. A base is likely the last thing that will come up and it often pops up unexpectedly. It’s tempting to sketch something on the back of an e...

2. A full sheet of plywood is difficult (unsafe) to manage on a table saw. I start by rough cutting full 4X8 sheets into something more manageable...

3. Now I run everything through the table saw to establish the overall dimensions of each piece. I’m making six bases in this build so that&r...

4. The rabbets only get cut on the front/back panels. Put the side panels waaay off to the side somewhere so that when you take that inevitable pho...

5. This is where the dados pay off; they help keep everything in position when you’re gluing everything together. I like to keep a bowl of ho...

6. Clamps bring the freshly glued surfaces together and create a strong joint. Clamp everything together on one side and run down both edges with a...

7. Building isn't perfect; there are always slight imperfections working their way into your final product. It's MUCH easier to trim the edges flus...

8. You’ve already got the router out and there’s a mess of sawdust everywhere, so why not add a little finishing touch to the base? A q...

9. Spackle all those little brad holes. I prefer this Dap Dry Dex because it's purple when it's wet but drys white. Putty the holes and when everyt...

10. Roll some primer on the base. Once that's dry, roll on a topcoat of flat white.and your done. Oh, keep some extra paint around so you can touch...