[Ron Ramirez]

It's all good, Gary.

This evening I took the top that had side trim slightly wider than the front trim...and following the application of sandpaper and sweat equity, I now have the side trim almost completely even with the front trim!

I also attempted to feather the top edges to the trim. I soon discovered just how thin the top layer of veneer is on the top piece. It isn't bad, really, and I think once the stain is applied that it will be fine.

Assuming the wood filler I bought truly is stainable as it claims on the can...it is doing a very good job of hiding the nail holes. I applied a little more tonight to some stubborn areas.

When I next go to the basement to work on this project, I will remove the other top and attempt to feather its top edges to the trim, adding some more wood filler as needed. The trim is the same width on the other top so that is not an issue.