I've built a couple side tables pictured below. No drawer in the coffee table. I have the leg template for the coffee table. Leg is 17" tall. Plan to build the table 50" long by 20" wide. Skirt height is planned at 4".

I don't want a bottom shelf on the coffee table, really didn't want anything, but I am concerned about the leg strength without holding them together underneath side to side and end to end. If I do anything it would probably be a 1-1/2" square stringer side to side between legs and the a single stringer tying these together end to end.

After I glue the legs to the skirt I plan to add screws from inside the skirt to secure the leg and hold it tight. Not sure if this is enough or I need to use the 1-1/2 stringers as mentioned.

Appreciate any advice.

Brian

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