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Cut rails to 24-3/8″ – one rail is a 1×2 and one rail is a 1×3. Drill pocket holes in the ends of the rails. Cut 2 stiles from a 1×3 to 25-1/4″. For alignment purposes, cut 2 pieces of scrap to 4-1/4″ to keep the correct spacing for the top opening. Apply glue to ends of rails, clamp to stiles, check for square and attach using 1-1/4″ pocket screws. Remove the scrap pieces.