I am planning a shaker style desk for my daughter. Basic leg and apron pretty much like this one: https://www.finewoodworking.com/1990...a-writing-desk
I've looked at button mortises like here: https://woodandshop.com/tableanatomy/
Or just some figure eight connectors: http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/pag...306,41312&ap=1
I am wondering what other methods there are to attach the table tops and why you prefer a certain method.