Hi Matt,

All I've really got is a circular saw, rotary sander and a power drill in the way of power tools. I figured I'd be able to rent everything else, though I'm not sure how feasible that is. I haven't figure out what wood to use for the base, that's one of my outstanding questions.

I'd like to replicate this design: http://www.cmstatic1.com/2835/2835.64237.jpg

What wood would be best/easiest to work with for this kind of base? What kind of joinery should I use to join the base together and the base to the table? What tools will I need for this? Sorry for being all over the place with questions, I have a Woodcraft store in my area, hoping to stop by and get some more specific guidance since I'm getting a much better idea of the right questions to ask now.