I’m working with a client in the design stage for an oval extension dining table out of 1.25″ thick solid cherry.  72″ long by 48″ wide (thus, each half is 36″ long x 48″ wide).  There will also be 4, 12″ leaves.  Since it is an extension table the wood grain is running across the width and not the length of the table.  The client would like inlayed banding (say .25″ to .5″ wide) on the top one or two inches in from the edge around the perimeter of each half (from solid stock either light like holly or maple or dark like ebony, walnut, etc.) (and also for each leaf) (SEE BELOW IMAGE WHICH INCLUDES THE 4 LEAVES).  I’m worried about the seasonal expansion and contraction of the solid top in relation to the solid banding (especially the banding that runs perpendicular to the grain of the cherry on the table top sides) and potential for the banding to crack or buckle as the cherry expands and contracts in a different direction along a relatively long stretch.  Does anyone have experience doing inlayed solid banding on solid material?  Different species and different grain direction.  I’m new to inlay so am worried about doing this type of inlay on solid material, etc.  and how it will look/function in a year or two after going through 4 NorthEast seasons of wood movement.  Any thoughts would be appreciated.  Thanks.