Patriarch wrote in
. 97.136:

"Paul O." asks about a rule of thumb for leg width to frame width
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Patriarch replies with this message and pics in the binary group:
I'll post a picture on APBW of the bedside tables I completed
recently. The leg stock I used there was 8/4 maple, thicknessed to
about 1.75". These are quite sturdy, and sturdy looking, which was
part of the design goal. There were no curves or tapers in the leg
portion, which may change the way you undertake your design.

Patriarch,

Your night stands look great! I've drawn up some plans that are *very*
similar to yours. I plan to use mine in the family room next to my
recliner. I'm leaving the bottom shelf open (i.e. no door) so I can slide
my laptop in when not in use. Anyway, I was wondering if you could tell me
more about the joinery you used for the shelf. It's not quite clear what
you did and I haven't decided how I'm going to do it. It almost looks like
your panels meet in the corners and I'm guessing you used cleats underneath
the shelf that are attached to the lower rails. Also, are the panels
attached so that they meet in the corners?

Thanks,

~Jeff
near Memphis, TN