Ok, that "special" panel. From the outside..
computer desk project, srange grain.JPG
Doesn't look too bad? Rail covers the "bad spot"...
computer desk project, knot buried.JPG
Had two panels to raise. Made a mess on the floor, again..
computer desk project, 3 hours of shavings.JPG
Decided to try a dry run with the clamps, but no glue...
computer desk project, 2nd side test run.JPG
One rail had issues....finding where it's mortise was...hammer and a block of wood, cured that. need to go back and glue Side #2....
Still have 4 panels to raise, and a pair of stiles to mortise. Then maybe get side #3 glued up? I moved the shop fan to where it would do a better job..
shop fan 2.JPG
Also tilted it back a bit.
Now, anyone want to show up and help out?

Stay tuned...