Seeking Guidance on Parametric Design for Table Legs

[joakim.bjornander]

Hi there!

I came across a beautiful dining room table on Reddit a while ago, and it inspired me to design something similar. I’ve started working on a sketch in Fusion 360, but I’m struggling to figure out the best approach.

I’d like to parameterize as much as possible—table dimensions, leg dimensions, leg angles, and rotation—so I can easily tweak the parameters to find a design I like. Does this seem like a reasonable approach?

The legs are proving to be the most challenging part for me. Any guidance or tips would be greatly appreciated!

Link to reddit post: 

https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/phaimq/solid_walnut_dining_table_i_made/

[davebYYPCU]

Not complicated, 2 sketches few modelling steps, then mirror. and pattern.

Might help....

[joakim.bjornander]

Hi,

Thank you so much for your detailed response—I really appreciate you taking the time to share your expertise.

You created two sketches: one aligned with the ground and another aligned with the tabletop. However, if I want to control the angle of the leg, like this (see image), how can I manage the angle between two different sketches?

Thanks again for your help!

[davebYYPCU]

Be careful what you ask for.  The bottom rail and inclined leg are, planar.  
To change that angle, I would be realigning the bottom / top relationship of the loft profiles.

That would then have the effect of changing the angle in side view.

Might help….