re: Planning and getting started

Here's where I'm at

Think this looks better than no base (had thought to just inset the bottom which will be screwed in place)?

Will need to decide whether to reinforce corners with splines (would use walnut as I don't want them to stand out as I typically do) or...drumroll...dominoes.  I haven't used the Domino yet so would need a lot of practice time to feel ready.