Corner leg brackets

[Craig D Peltier]

I was wondering if you think this is overkill.
3.5 x 3.5 oak leg attached to a 1x 2.5 inch oak apron with 1.5 to 1-3/4 inch oak top 36x80.Apron will be set in one inch from leg.Legs are in exact corner sticking through tabletop.

I was thinking pocket screws only at first but started doubting there ability for that much weight.SO I was thinking of dadoeing a groove in the legs (mortise) 1/2" Then sliding apron in closed dadoe so it rest upon it, then attach corner brackets I guess I can get from Lee Valley or ebay etc. Plus I can still use the pocket screws.Is this overkill?
The way of attaching top to apron I was thinking pocket screws and glue only.
I have heard of z clips but dont know much about them and couldnt find any via search engine.

Thanks again ...

IM sure I can make it happen my way but wanted to hear others advice.

[Doug Shepard]

Dont use any glue to attach the top. You want to let it move with seasonal humidity changes. Here's a link to the Z-clips. They're not actually called that but the shape is a rough Z sort of. Rockler and most other WW supply places have them too.
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=1036

I think a plain old mortise and tenon joint on the apron to leg joints would work (and without needing additional corner brackets) if I understand the layout correctly.

[Craig D Peltier]

Thyanks for the link and the glue tip.

Dont use any glue to attach the top. You want to let it move with seasonal humidity changes. Here's a link to the Z-clips. They're not actually called that but the shape is a rough Z sort of. Rockler and most other WW supply places have them too.
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=1036

I think a plain old mortise and tenon joint on the apron to leg joints would work (and without needing additional corner brackets) if I understand the layout correctly.