jointing and joining

SO in the good ol book, he tell sus to use a plane, i did not use a plane, because though it is the best plane you can buy, this method can be sped up by using a long flat tool (like a large level or block of wood) and using it as a sanding block with 220 grit on it this worked extremely well. i did plane some to get the bigger bumps out.

Clamps at both ends and a afternoon. 

Next came gluing, once you can no longer see light through the seem it is time to glue, i used a finger to spread good woodglue on it and then pressed it together and clamped long objects on either side to press it together, i put lots and lots of very big books on top. oh and dont forget to put paper or tape on the bench before clamping, or you will end up with alot more wood than you started out with.