re: Where to start?

Thanks MJCD. I should have included a few more details. The drawer will receive light to moderate use. It’s propose is to hold fabric cutting mats, so nothing heavy or shifty. The entire table will be designed to hold the sewing box I finished several days ago. I think I have a pretty good idea now of what I’m going to do.

David, I appreciate the advice, but a square table just won’t work for this project. This particular project has two purposes. First, build a table to hold the sewing box. Second, challenge myself with new techniques. I’m a “jump in with both feet” kind of guy. I’m not going to back away from it because it’s hard. I’m going to do it because it’s hard (well, hard for me anyway).