We found some that wasn't outrageously expensive to purchase and ship. It is just going to be cabinet corners below. I think we can tease it into the jig with less trouble than the baltic birch. Then it will either get scarfed into the flat panels or joined in some fashion suitable. It isn't structural by any means but I'll give it the "fall against" test just the same. That's where I pretend I lost my balance and give it a nearly painful hip check once it is in place. Hey, it's going to happen sooner or later!

I grew up inder a sewing machine! Even when she worked outside the house for a number of years, my mom has been a seamstress all her life. She has her work hanging in three countries. No kidding! From a little podunk town in Northern Minnesota! Kewl stuff, you and your wife.