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I think that the bottom needs to be open and accesable for 2 reasons 1st being air flow 2nd access to clean out the ash !2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIANLong Island N.Y.
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I thought about the ash aspect of it and have seen where people have just built a cabinet door to access the bottom to get the ash out. Just not sure of much of a pain in the butt it would be dealing with it in a cabinet.Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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I'd be careful with any sort of a wooden enclosed cabinet. You would have to have it open for airflow regardless, but sparks can easily fly out of the lower vent, and quite a bit of heat can radiate out from there, especially if you are using a HighQue grate. Go on the safe side and leave it completely open IMHO
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I plan to stay away from wood. This is kind of what what I meant by a cabinet door.From what I'm gather, from the design of something like this you cut the hole large enough to leave about an inch to an inch and half around so that air can come in without leaving the door open. I would imagine you could have a hole in the back as well to let more air in. Just wondering if anyone has a similar setup. I kind of like this look better than these options:But I will trump looks for better functionality.Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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I built an an outdoor kitchen so-to-speak out of landscaping blocks a few years back. Right now I have my big Weber gas grill, an electric smoker, and fridge sitting there, and plan to add my LBGE this Spring. Has a paver floor and a wall on the other side. The good thing is you can add or subtract anything by simply adding or subtracting blocks, and no wood to worry about. I cover the entire thing with a huge heavy-duty tarp to keep things out of the elements.Cherry Hill, NJ
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I've only had my XL for a few weeks so my basic need now is storage for all the extra pieces and the lump. It would be nice to have all the tools outside to cut down on trips in/out.XL egg owner, home brewer, jogger, coffee roaster, gamer
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pretzelb I agree with you on having some sort of storage. I have an idea of creating some sort of pull out drawers for keeping lump and wood chunks also.Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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I would opt for this build, but keep the egg open at the bottom (remove door). If it has to be open to cook, then it really doesn't have a function. Lose the door.
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from SANTA CLARA, CA
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Being over here in Dunlap I can attest to our central Illinois winters, but also the rainy season we get so what seems to be missing to me is some sort of a roof covering it. Probably would be smart if it is a free standing detached roof so in the remote chance of fire it would not jump to your home. BTW I personally would not enclose my egg if I were you as IMHO the shape of the egg is the uniqueness and beauty not to be concealed.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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The more I think about it I'm with you RRP on not enclosing it and "showing it off". The roof of the house will extend out over the patio, so it will be protected from the elements.Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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Saluki, I plan on doing an outdoor build this summer. Treated lumber, synthetic stone and a stone or redwood top. Cedar doors with roll out metal trays. Planning on bumping the egg out about 6 inches to give it some character as it will be home for 2 eggs. I like the openness of showing off the egg
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The more I looked around, the more the BGE cooking island seemed to be for me. I've always disliked the fact that when you grill, your back is to the rest of the party and to the guests. The cool shape of the island, especially with the foot rail, allows for a bar type set-up with your friends able to sit on the other side while you grill out. Yes, it's expensive! But the lifetime parts warranty and it's built specifically with a BGE in mind made it the right choice for me.
LBGE
Reisterstown, MD
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Definitely covered...ceiling or roof vent fan..electric plugs at the top for lights...water for a sink...Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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saluki2007 said:+++++++++++++++++++++++++++Austin, Texas. I'm the guy holding a beer.
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cazzy that would make one hell of a hot tub.Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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SmokinOutBack said:I built an an outdoor kitchen so-to-speak out of landscaping blocks a few years back. Right now I have my big Weber gas grill, an electric smoker, and fridge sitting there, and plan to add my LBGE this Spring. Has a paver floor and a wall on the other side. The good thing is you can add or subtract anything by simply adding or subtracting blocks, and no wood to worry about. I cover the entire thing with a huge heavy-duty tarp to keep things out of the elements.
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I had a few more thoughts after my cook tonight.
- Position the egg so you can see the thermometer from an inside window in case it is cold out
- Covered by roof if possible to cut down on rain and hot sun
- If covered by a roof add extra lights so you can see in the dark
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pretzelb said:I had a few more thoughts after my cook tonight.
- Position the egg so you can see the thermometer from an inside window in case it is cold out
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I had my ideal outdoor kitchen built last summer. For me it was having two eggs, covered, an outdoor sink, lots of counter space, fridge, and a TV.
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Morning Saluki:
Here is how mine ended up...cabinets are made of marine polymer...drawers under the large Eggs hold various smoking wood chunks...of course living in Florida I don't need the "roof" that much, screened in "pool enclosure" is just fine for the smoke to "rise"
Have a GREAT day!
Jay
Brandon, FL
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SSN686 said:
Morning Saluki:
Here is how mine ended up...cabinets are made of marine polymer...drawers under the large Eggs hold various smoking wood chunks...of course living in Florida I don't need the "roof" that much, screened in "pool enclosure" is just fine for the smoke to "rise"
Wow!!! Now that's a cool setup!My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax -
@SSN686 Did you build the cabinets yourself? I was looking into marine polymer, it looks easy to work with if you have the right equipment, but the sheets seem hard to find. If you bought them, could you tell me where? I really like the idea.Thanks,KevinSimi Valley, California
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RickyBobby said:SSN686 said:
Morning Saluki:
Here is how mine ended up...cabinets are made of marine polymer...drawers under the large Eggs hold various smoking wood chunks...of course living in Florida I don't need the "roof" that much, screened in "pool enclosure" is just fine for the smoke to "rise"
Wow!!! Now that's a cool setup!Re-gasketing America one yard at a time. -
Morning Kevin:
I had the cabinets built by a company here in Tampa... www.werever.com I gave them some plans that I had created and they special cut some of the sections (like the Egg platform with drawers)...if you click on the link below my signature it should take you to my so-called website that shows a bit more about the building of the kitchen.
Have a GREAT day!
Jay
Brandon, FL
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Great looking pictures guys!RRP: Never thought about the dome thermometer that way and it makes perfect sense. Can't wait to go home and throw my clip away after work tonight)Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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mrosener said:I had my ideal outdoor kitchen built last summer. For me it was having two eggs, covered, an outdoor sink, lots of counter space, fridge, and a TV.
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SSN686 said:
Morning Saluki:
Here is how mine ended up...cabinets are made of marine polymer...drawers under the large Eggs hold various smoking wood chunks...of course living in Florida I don't need the "roof" that much, screened in "pool enclosure" is just fine for the smoke to "rise"
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saluki2007 said:Great looking pictures guys!RRP: Never thought about the dome thermometer that way and it makes perfect sense. Can't wait to go home and throw my clip away after work tonight)Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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