Replacement Handle and Shelves

Hawg Fan

One of the things that I really like about this forum is that the members are not only good chefs, but a lot of you are great craftsman. I really enjoy seeing the craftsmanship and work done by forum members. Whether it's a new accessory, an outdoor kitchen, a new home for your Egg or just replacing the wooden handle on the Egg, it's all good.

I was inspired by several members who replaced their handles and/or shelves on their Eggs, so I thought that I would give it a shot with a piece of mesquite that I picked up in West Texas earlier this year. It's nothing fancy, but it's a lot better that the original wood that was never sealed and was beginning to look pretty bad.

cookn biker

Looks great! Like the wood nail cover thingies....

berrygood

Nice touch friend.

RRP

I'm a wood butcher myself so I understand and appreciate your post!

thebtls

Well done, nice work.

Mainegg

Very nice upgrade on your egg

Lawn Ranger

Very nice!

Capt Frank

Very Nice! Little things make a big difference and give it a personal touch

Capt Frank
Homosassa, FL

thechief96

Very nice. I have refinished my shelves.

Vetereggnarian

That looks good - the wood on my eggs is by far the weak point, and one of mine is new. I look forward to upgrading the cosmetics.

How does your handle attach? Mine constantly work loose and it bothers me. I know a lot people go with none, but I think it makes the egg cook better when you have a nice handle on it.

Hawg Fan

Vetereggarian - the handle is a single piece of wood so I attached it to the steel by drilling and tapping the steel and used two button cap 10-32 screws. The screws are hidden because they're in the back.