Im looking to build my wife a new dining table. Over outside dimensions should be about 36” X 72”. Initial thoughts are to do six 5 1/2” boards, plus some 3 1/2” breadboards. Im leaning on using 1” material, so to give it a thicker look I will add a 1 1/2” - 2” thick border. In the past I have used a butt joint, but I would really like a miter joint for the frame. Is that a bad decision from a movement standpoint? Im afraid that joint will open up over time. Also, my wife would like a rustic look but not the barnwood picnic table look . I am leaning hickory because it should give the look shes after. Has anyone used hickory for a table top? Is there any changes I should make to ensure movement is at a minimum?
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