Hello all. Hope you’re well.
Got a client who want a large table built using a slab of marble she has already for the top. Looking to seat about 8+ people. Legs/base to be built out of white oak.
Table top dimensions 40” x 96”.
My thinking is using a 8/4 white stock for a frame/apron with a a pair of lateral supports across about 30 inches inset from the ends of the apron. I will rabbet a channel on the inside of the apron and inlay thick pieces of mdf or plywood for more surface are for adhesive to attach marble top and further support the weight, which will be 200+ lbs.
She wants very simple legs only on the corners attached only at the top to the apron. Will this be enough to support the weight of the marble and apron? Can’t imagine the table will be lifted if ever moved, so will such an attachment allow for racking were the table dragged/slid?
Any other suggestions for leg attachment? Perhaps an X on the legs to still allow for chairs, improve stability and tie legs together for a more unified stucture, or is that not needed/overkill?
All insights/experience welcome and eagerly sought. Thanks in advance.