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Plans for large egg workstation?

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Tom
Tom Posts: 189
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
i heard that there are plans online for building a workstation for the large BGE (holds the egg up off the ground, has space for accessories, etc.).[p]i found some photos of what i'm looking for at nakedwhiz.com, but am looking for more specific plans with dimensions. i'm woodworking challenged. :-)[p]can anyone point me to what i'm after? thanks very much!
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  • Grillicious
    Grillicious Posts: 347
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    tom, you were already there, you must have just missed it. The Naked Whiz's site also has step by step plans/photos of him building his cart.

    [ul][li]How To Build A Cart [/ul]
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  • Unknown
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    tom,
    I printed out some plans that I got on the BGE web site. Here is the address. www.biggreenegg.com/table-plan.htm
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  • Flashback Bob
    Flashback Bob Posts: 519
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    tom,
    I found TNW photo essay invaluable in building my table.
    Additionally, before you ask I'd recommend using a good outdoor wood (Cedar, Teak, Mahogany, etc) finished with a clear watersealer. If you can get one with good UV protection, that's best.[p]Also, I'd recommend getting your wood at a lumberyard as you will have a better selection. You have noted that you are woodworking challenged so do like I did and use 1x4 decking and 2x4 stock. They cut my 1x4's in 4'-0" lengths at no additional charge (home Depot charges for every cut) so everything fit in my Honda Accord with no problem.[p](NOTE: When they cut it in 4'-0" lengths, it's not exact- you still have to cut them to the desired length)[p]Good luck and have fun with it (don't rush)!
    [ul][li]Table Dimensions[/ul]
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  • Tom
    Tom Posts: 189
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    thanks -- great info, quick responses![p]i'm putting the cart before the egg, that is, i'm going to get the "nest" built first.[p]thanks again!
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  • Tom
    Tom Posts: 189
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    one follow up question about the wood ...[p]teak would be very, very expensive, and cedar ain't cheap.[p]what about treated pine like folks use for decks? or that "artificial wood" stuff now used for decks (i forgot the name but think it starts with a T).[p]thanks again!
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  • Flashback Bob
    Flashback Bob Posts: 519
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    tom,
    I built my table first too. Built it out of mahogany and, FWIW, the wood cost $136.00.[p]I don't think I'd build it from that trex decking, which is also expensive. You probably can build it out of pine, but make sure it's the right pine. Check with a local lumber yard and see what they would recommend you use for building outdoor furniture. [p]The egg is heavy so you want the table to be heavy-duty. If the wood is too lightweight, I could see it getting rickety fairly easily.[p]Also- I used gorilla glue for all the connections in addition to deck screws. Gorilla glue is good, strong stuff and readily available.[p]I figured I wanted to do it once, do it right and make something that will last. My craftsmanship is nowhere near the league of TNW, but it still came out pretty good.[p]

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  • Tom
    Tom Posts: 189
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    Flashback Bob,[p]those are really excellent suggestions. i'll take them to heart. $150 for a quality table, done once, is well worth it.[p]thanks again!
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