We built these two dining tables as a pair. The smaller table is a 48" round that opens to a 48"x72" table with a split pedestal. The larger table is a 72" round that opens to a 72"x96" table with a split pedestal. It took just over 1000 hours to build these two tables. The tops are made with quarter figured black Walnut and have an Ebony inlay that separates the field from the border. We constructed both borders with 12/4 all heart Walnut. The round pedestal bases are built with plain quartered walnut and more 12/4 Walnut. They split and create half pedestals when the center leaf is installed. I really like these tables and would like to build a similar one for myself some day.