Forgot to mention that final dimensions of the trunk are 28 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 3 1/2. With this completed I can start working on the chest, cutting the mortise and tenons of the stiles and rails and cutting the grooves for the side panels.

I do all my cabinetry outside and we are having nice weather so need to keep moving on this. Our summer (many sequential days of rain) is due any time.
Dennis

Dennis