I am currently building an awesome coffee table,

So for the top I've got 4 pieces of 180mm x 45mm merbau, to join them side by side I machined them into tongue and groove and even put a few dowels on the underside of it, no screws or fixings, just awesome joints and 2 pack epoxy glue.

The legs are exactly the same design with the same overall width.

But, I want the legs to sit about 50mm in from the edge of the table top (as oppose to being flush), I now have the trouble of making a decent joint for it. I dont want any screws or brackets, just an awesome timber joint.

I was thinking of mortising the underside of the top and tenoning the legs to slot into it, that way the joint is seen from the front and back edges, which I quite like, but I had the problem of when the table is lifted it may not hold the weight of the legs (and small shelf under that Im also housing in). I am now thinking of having the mortise and tenons shaped like a 'V' (somewhat like a dovetail join) and slot the leg in from the side. That way the 'V' shape may hold the weight.....

I know its possible, Im asking if anyone knows if this design will be structurally strong? If not, do you have any ideas that may work?

I love timber joints and will be bragging about my coffee table for years to come so all decent answers are much appreciated.

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