I have all my parts cut. they are all 1/2" thick, that I think is part of my problem but it is the way my dad wanted it.

It has solid sides, then 1-1/2" wide slats will be glued and screwed top, back and bottom.

The problem I'm having is getting everything squared up, nothing wants to true up.

so... my thoughts are:

1. build a jig that I can set the pieces in or
2. wait until this arrives, I ordered this today: http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...,31162&p=31162

I'm hoping #2 will work.

any other ideas/thoughts?