On Monday, February 15, 2021 at 1:32:41 PM UTC-5, DJ Delorie wrote:
I would say yes - hardwood is pretty strong. However, *I* would use
mortise and tenons instead of dowels, unless you're specifically using
oak/maple dowels, because overkill is the best kill, and because I have
the tools to make them already :-)

That many mortises would overtax my tool, time and skill complement. And I don't have a Domino either.

If you use M&T for the apron to leg joint, and the seat slats, it will
probably be stronger than your floor.

My floor is a slab of concrete.

You could also use a half-blind dovetail on the slats (visible from the
top, of course), if you want to try something fancy :-)

I'd have to eat better and exercise more to live long enough to complete that. I'll be it would look pretty cool though.