Craftsman Dining Room Set #4: Change of Plans?

Thanks in large part to WhatTheChuck, I’m giving serious thought to changing the design of the underbody of the table. With all due respect to Schroeder's table, which I prefer the looks of in many ways, I think the lack of a footrest underneath is a good thing, and the spindles underneath are magnificent, yet kind of a waste of time, energy, effort, and lumber as they’ll be hidden by chairs. I think the trestle-style design might be more pragmatic, and still embody the simplicity and elegance that I’m striving for. It looks like I’ll still be making the Rodel chairs, which I guess in some way completes the set (but without the fillers in the back splat).

Cool video of Kevin Rodel making the back splat of his chair on Finewoodworking.com

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