This scrolled pedestal has a 7" top and sits about 2 1/2" high. It could hold a center piece for your table, candle, figurine or flower pot.I used 1/2" walnut for this piece. Once you have your wood prepared you can cut this pattern in minutes. There are no interior cuts that need to be drilled. You do want to cut the circular top very accurately. Any defects in the top will be noticed by the eye. Cut slow and you should be able to sand out any defects.