I want to build a Japanese style table for my family room which will be a bit of my own design. Should I build a full size mock up out of scrap wood or make full size drawings, or both, to get the details right? I plan to use hand tools to put a lot of subtle shape into the legs and really want to nail the design. Were I doing this with power tools building a cabinet, sketch up or a sketch would work fine, but this is virgin territory for me.

Thanks!

Chris