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Building a New Table

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Jeffersonian
Jeffersonian Posts: 4,244
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
My original Egg table is getting on in years and I'm thinking about building my own this time around to make sure I get what I want (which will likely include space for one or more additional Eggs, too).

One question I have, for those who have done their own, what wood do you suggest using? I see some one the 'net using cypress, but I'm not sanguine about finding that in St. Louis. Is redwood an acceptable wood? Just plain pine?

Any direction would be appreciated.
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  • Mike in Abita
    Mike in Abita Posts: 3,302
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    The types of wood used is unlimited. That said I would stay away from pressure treated as the potential contact of food and chemicals doesn't sound appealing. Have you seen all the tables on Naked Whiz's site? I have seen some good looking ones there, made from Ipe to redwood.

    Good luck with your project.

    http://www.nakedwhiz.com/TableGallery/tables.htm
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  • Braddog
    Braddog Posts: 212
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    Good to see another St. Louis/Southern Illinois Egger on the forum. (I won't ask where you went to high school :) )

    Keep us posted on the table. I'm going to embark on either building or buying a table this spring too.

    Cheers,

    Braddog
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  • Jeffersonian
    Jeffersonian Posts: 4,244
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    Yeah, I spent most of the night last night looking at them. There are some very nice setups there, but I'm a total dunce at identifying wood species by sight...I think I can ID pine, but that's about it.

    I knew about avoiding pressure treated. I was just wondering if there's anything that handles the weather better that isn't going to involve taking out a second mortgage (like teak).
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  • Jeffersonian
    Jeffersonian Posts: 4,244
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    High school? Yer a true St. Louisan, Braddog.

    I'll keep you up on what I'm doing...what I have is okay, but I can see more Eggs in my future.
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