On Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:06:46 -0500, Norminn
If I was undertaking such a plan, I'd go for constructing the pedestal
first (since I like round pedestal bases with hidden supports for when
the table has leaves added). Then the apron and slider mechanism. Any
fool can cut a circle ) I would definitely get a look at what is in
good furniture stores for familiarity, find good instructions and check
with the instructor before proceeding.

Basically what I did when I built my outdoor cedar trestle table. Base
first and then the top was easy.

Swingman has (or had) a dining room trestle table that he built
several years ago and I modeled my garden table after it.

Having the experience building that, it wouldn't be too much of a
stretch to build a hardwood indoor table in a similar vein.