I am designing a poker table and going to go with a 6 sided design (primarily because I was recently given 6 chairs from my neighbor that will work well for the table). Anyway. I wanted to make a 6 sided pedestal base for the table, but that locks me into 3 or I guess 6 legs. An 8 sided pedestal would allow for the usual 4 legs, but I dont want to do an 8 sided base with a 6 sided table, nor do I want to do an 8 sided table (and be short two chairs).
I guess the heart of my question is, how much less stable is a 3 legged base of the same diameter as a 4 legged base. Also, what is the appropriate base diameter for a given table top diameter (for a 60" top, is a 24" diameter base okay or should it be larger?)
Thanks!