From a general idea

The couple who commissioned this mahogany drop-leaf dining table came to Bill with pictures of a general idea of what they wanted. Their discussion with him produced exact dimensions and style. The gate legs swing out to support the leaves, and the rule joint is both functional and pleasing to look at. Bill likes the efficient use of space: the table is six feet long by two feet wide when folded down, and six feet long by five feet wide with the leaves up.