I'm working on a coffee table and the legs and aprons are joined with mortise and tenon joinery. If you want to see it, pictures are here: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...ly-started-WIP

I've vacillated about cross-pinning the tenons ever since I started planning this project, but now it's time to make a call. The frame will be glued up tonight, so it's time to make a decision.

The tenons are 2 1/2" wide, 3/8" thick and 7/8" long. The mortises are 1" deep to allow for movement. If I pin them it would be a 1/4" pin in the center of the tenon.

So, what are the opinions? Does it make the joint stronger? Is it pointless extra work? Same color wood, or contrasting wood? (The finish will be Waterlox) Flush or proud of the surface? Straight or draw-bore?