Coffee Table Build

[roughsawn]

Is there a standard overhang dimension for the table top, overhanging the front and side aprons?

The live edge is wavy, making the table top wider on the ends than in the middle. I'm thinking a 1" overhang in the middle, giving me about 2-1/2" to 3" on the ends. Sound about right?

Any suggestions for the overhang on the ends, also? Thanks guys!

[fcschoenthal]

To me, it's all about how it looks to you. Sure, there are "standards" to many things, but it's primarily about ergonomics. The height of a chair seat or countertop for example. But even that is subjective to form over function, or even vise versa. 

[wtnhighlander]

Agree with the above. Just don't leave so much overhang that putting weight on the edge can tip the table over.

[curlyoak]

Build into the base a means of allowing the top to move.

[Dave H]

When I built my live edge coffee table I had the same problem, I decided to make my base so I had a couple inches of over hang on the narrow end of the top, here are some pics I'm not sure if it's right or not but it worked for me

 

[roughsawn]

That looks good, Dave. I'm going with 1" overhang in the middle...and it'll be about 2" on the ends of the sides. About 1-1/2" on the ends. I'll taper the 2" legs down to 1-1/2". Subtle, and not too blocky, but still beefy.