So I have decided to make a table for someone I have never made anything for - me. See the attached picture. I'm thinkin the top will be 1 1/4" thick, 72" long by 32". The sides appear to be the same or just a skosh thicker - maybe 1 3/8. But I think I might like a 2 1/4" thick side. What are your thoughts on this? If the sides go 2 1/4" or there a bouts, would you glue up 3/4" boards or buy the 12/4 if it could even be found?
I really like the bottom shelf with the wedged thru tenons and it will probably be close to the picture. (I work from home on computer consulting, and having a place to put my feet up a bit is really nice.)
It looks like there is only a single brace (stretcher?) under the top that is thru tenoned and wedged, but I think I'll double it - one each about 9" or 10" in from the edge of the table. Question: would you attach the braces to the underside of the table, and then slide the sides on, or assemble the sides and braces, then figure 8 the top to them? Or??
And the cut outs in the sides seem like they are "framed" proud of the surface of the sides with 1/4" flat stock. Think I like that, not sure yet.
All QS white oak. Probably an Old Master gel stain (I really like the Special Walnut stain) and wipe on poly finish.