I've been working for a few weeks on a coffee table that has the look of being made out of 2 x 4's (there are a few in there). I had great results with a newly worked up miter saw station including the Kreg miter saw fence/stop system. All screws are either on the bottom or on the inside. You may be able to see a few Miller Dowels on the outside. The table is finished with a few coats of Light Brown Briwax. The last PIC is the side table that inspired the design - it is a bit deeper brown and I suppose the first thing I will do on the way home from work on Monday is stop over at woodcraft and pick up some "golden oak" Briwax for the final coat.