Pedestal Table Leg Attachment

Well I glued the legs using 2 inch dowels and epoxy glue. The picture shows the elementary clamping technique using a hold down strap to exert pressure on the legs.
Of course with four legs the table does not stand perfectly flat so I will have to trim off a bit off two legs. The clamps on the legs just stop the strap from sliding off.
Here are some of the things I will do to improve the next one:

1. Change the leg design slightly to allow for holding the bottom of each leg with an attached saucer under the column.
2. Lighten up the column. This one looks a bit heavy (3 1/4 inch diameter) for the size of the top. I think 2 1/2 inch will suffice for a 17 inch top.
3. Use three legs. Thus avoiding the "rocking table" syndrome.
4. Improve the dowel drilling jig with metal inserts, a clamp down hold on the lathe bed and a larger clamp to wood for holding the legs at 90 degrees.
5. All that said I still have to make another table of the same design as a "matching pair".

Well now to complete the finish saucer under the column and then finish sanding the table and apply a final finish.