I did manage to get all my workbench base pieces fitted and dry assembled.
One trick I used was chalk on my tenons for fitting. I chalked the tenons once they start to fit but get stuck. When I slide the tenon in, the areas that are sticking rub the chalk off.
And that’s .. where I focus my trimming for the perfect fit.
Nice tip! I’ll have to give that a try on my next project.
Mike
And, of course, it also helps you see problem inside the mortise.
I’ll second that – an excellent tip for fitting tenons!