My client needed a sturdy table that was just a little shorter than the standard dining table height and exactly 48”x30” to fit his space. I made him this table from solid maple using only dowel joinery. The legs are 2.5 in thick at the top and taper on the inside edges to 2 in square to make them look less monolithic. The whole table will be finished with several coats of gun stock oil to add a durable surface with a slightly darker tone.