First, I want to start out saying I'm honored to have my table in this space. This is in the basement of my friends home. The house is absolutely beautiful and the newly finished basement is no exception. He contacted me about building this table a while ago and we did the typical back and forth on the design. Because it's in the basement, being able to take it apart was a top priority but the 1-3/8" thick 42"x8' tabletop weighs around 130 pounds. This meant that the base had to be very rigid to prevent racking. The legs have mortises that receive loose tenons from the skirt and then bolts go through diagonal supports and pull it all together. It's a fairly common design and it worked out well here. The breadboards add an extra bit of flair to the ends and make it look more polished and refined. I love how this turned out and I don't think it could fit the space any better. It's easy to imagine it surrounded by friends and family during a game or holiday.
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