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henapple
henapple Posts: 16,025
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The old table was looking rough so I spent a little time with it. The slate trim kept peeling off so I removed it from the top and installed an oak border. My ipe place closed so I made do. Doesn't match perfect but I'll manage. Hated the light gray grout so I stained it. 2 coats of oil on the ipe frame, 3 coats of poly on the oak trim and a deep clean/seal on the slate. All in all I'm ok with it. 




Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Looks lemony fresh!  Nice. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    Looks good Tony!  Have you had any issues with the slate cracking from heat?
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    No...but the smaller pieces of slate just continue to shed. Pretty laid down but not on the edges. I always tell new Eggers to wait. The slate is pretty but a biatch to keep clean and the grout as well. I might sell the table. Think it'd bring $500...that's what I've got in it.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,532
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    @henapple looks nice, I need to get off my lazy butt and build a table.  
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    @ryantt ...wait a while till you're sure what you want/need. 
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Looks nice. What's under the slate? I thought of using cement backer board topped with granite or ceramic tile (cuz there's no way I'd ever spring for a real granite top). 

    Then, I decided if I ever build a table, I'll just leave the egg in it's nest and build a standalone side table.

    I like the look of that slate though!!

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Damn nice
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Carolina Q said:
    Looks nice. What's under the slate? I thought of using cement backer board topped with granite or ceramic tile (cuz there's no way I'd ever spring for a real granite top). 

    Then, I decided if I ever build a table, I'll just leave the egg in it's nest and build a standalone side table.

    I like the look of that slate though!!
    2 layers of 3/4 ext plywood and hardi backer board. If I had to do it over I'd build a table for the egg to roll into. This tables weighs 300 lbs. Too hard to be transported. 
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    I'm right there with ya Tony.  Wish id gone with a nest and side table or something I could roll a nest into. Wood table with a granite insert = too heavy and high maintenance. 
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,168
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    Me likey!
    Flint, Michigan
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    My table is about 7.5' long and, with the egg, weighs around 400 pounds. I never move it more than I need to clean under/around it, so no worries there.  Keeps it a bit more stable in hurricanes and it's dog and drunk resistant.
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  • Hungry Joe
    Hungry Joe Posts: 1,567
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    I'm looking to build an all terrain table that I can load on a trailer. I may need a welder for the ideas floating in my head. I'm looking at large wheels.
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Hungry Joe said:
    I'm looking to build an all terrain table that I can load on a trailer. I may need a welder for the ideas floating in my head. I'm looking at large wheels.
    I'd go with air filled wheels...more forgiving. 
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Tinyfish
    Tinyfish Posts: 1,755
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    Love the look of wood and stone table but I went with stainless table in hopes of easier maintenance. 
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  • meat73
    meat73 Posts: 140
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    Nice nw wood table needs a lot of tlc
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  • RiverDoc
    RiverDoc Posts: 572
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    Nice!
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    You do some good work, man.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    Carolina Q said:
    Looks nice. What's under the slate? I thought of using cement backer board topped with granite or ceramic tile (cuz there's no way I'd ever spring for a real granite top). 

    Then, I decided if I ever build a table, I'll just leave the egg in it's nest and build a standalone side table.

    I like the look of that slate though!!

    That's sort of the setup that I have. I have lots of storage space since my prep table doesn't have an egg in it. Lots of work space too.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,581
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    Looks great.
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • MrCookingNurse
    MrCookingNurse Posts: 4,665
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    Table looks awesome man. I really need to clean mine up


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