Procedure
I. Top and Shelf
1. Lay out rough dimensions of all parts on wood.
2. Cut pieces to rough dimension lengths.
3. Joint one edge of each piece.
4. Cut and glue pieces edge to edge to make the top. (Glue oversize.)
5. Cut and glue pieces edge to edge to make the shelf. (Glue oversize.)
6. Let glue cure overnight.
7. Plane to 3/4" thick. * If you started with 3/4" stock, keep it as thick as possible.
8. Cut to finished size on the table saw.
9. Sand smooth.