This is a race track style table with an oak race track and legs. I'm not very good at keeping cost down, I have about $600.00 in this table. On my first table I used 3/4 foam and I could fell the edges when I lean my elbows on the table. To combat this I used a router to round the edge on the rail before adding the 1/4 high foam now being sold on this site, it worked great, One table one I used 1/2 plywood for a base and there is a little flex. One table two I used 3/4" BC and wrapped it with oak veneer. I'm pretty happy with this table, however I will not get to use it. It has a new owner. I look forward to #3.