As noted in the provided drawing, the center gap will be slightly larger at 3 ¾-inches.Apply glue at each joint, and then secure the boards using a drill/driver and 2 ½-inch pocket hole screws, working from each end inward.Cut a scrap block to a width of 3 5/8-inches to use as a spacer.Layout the pieces of the base positioning the 2×6 ends flat between the front and back boards, and then add the 2×4 support pieces.
