Reply by cracknpop

Thanks for your input. This is why I posted before building it. I will plan on a solid top. Will make sure to post pics when done. I haven’t worked with walnut in 30 years and will be my first with quarter sawn sycamore. (I usually work with red oak)

Mark – I shared the same thought about the bottom arch and there not being enough room to dado the bottom panel. I appreciate the time you put into a detail response.

Thanks again for all your responses.
Rick

-- Rick