"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" wrote in message
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David wrote:
Could it be that he wanted to match an existing table and "close enough"
wasn't acceptable? I don't find it all that hard to measure 28-3/4".


It would make the finished height 29½" tall. I think you're correct. So
often
he copies something; I assume the original had that dimension.

Which leads to the reminder to newbies that measured draw(r)ins of antiques
generally presume smaller people. Build to currently acceptable dimensions
or be 5'5" tall....