Well I didn't read about the table before I condemned the lip around the top. I thought there is no way I could use a table like that in my shop . Not going in your shop I still want to ask, why the lip or whats that thing sticking up higher than the middle called ??

@Smallpatch The lip/trim was requested by the minister. Not sure why.  

Little confused by what you mean:   "or whats that thing sticking up higher than the middle called ?? "

The lip trim. It seem like it would always be in the way!!

You know what they say- "The customer is always right."

It's looks like it would serve best as a large table for games or puzzles so that the pieces won't slide off onto the floor.  Great looking table Lew!

33 minutes ago, JRo said:

It's looks like it would serve best as a large table for games or puzzles so that the pieces won't slide off onto the floor.  Great looking table Lew!

Thank You! Never did get a picture of the finished piece.