after stripping the dresser top, went to work on the quilt rack side repairs. planed the plugs to the proper width, and cut to length, and tapped in with the persuader (very tight fit). then sanded them flush, and stained. with that done, measured out, and cut the new mortises in the correct places. so happy i was with the repair, i decided to fully assemble the one in the clamps. loosened the clamps, glued the tenons, and reapplied the clamps, and went to work on the dresser top with gel stain. i'll assemble the second one in a few days (that whole work thing, ya know), and then hit the sides with shellac.