I have a stash of walnut and am thinking about making a round dining table big enough to seat 4 people (or 6-8 with a leaf installed). Would like to find some plans that feature fairly simple construction with a pedestal-type base that I can construct without use of a lathe. I'm attaching a picture of one that WOOD magazine has plans for. Not sure whether Walnut is an appropriate choice for that one, though. Also not sure I have enough walnut for both the base and the top. I do tend to like clean, simple lines found in shaker and arts & crafts type furniture.
Know of any plans or have pictures of something you've built that might work?
Jason