New Egg Table

Herb · March 2008

Here is the table i've been working on for the past week. As soon as i can find someone to help me carry it of the cellar i'll post some "in action photos'

"Sparky" · March 2008

Lokkin good Herb.Very nice work

Susan Egglaine · March 2008

GREAT JOB!! :woohoo:

Bob-O · March 2008

Some things can be described with only one word. This one would be:

Outstanding

Herb · March 2008

Thank you all for the kind words

KC · March 2008

Man, that is a thing of beauty.

[Deleted User] · March 2008

Herb that is beautiful!
Is it mahogany? The tile looks excellent, great choice! Looks like you really puts some thought into this, great job!

Now, make sure you get a cover for it so you get the most mileage out of that wood and the finish. Mine's mahogany and I used a sealer like Thompson's for the finish and even with a cover I need to touch it up once a year.

BobS · March 2008

Great fit and finish! You have something to be proud of.

Herb · March 2008

It is mahogany, and I put 3 coats of spar urethane on it. do you still recommend thompsoms on top of urethane?

Any suggestions as to where I can find a custom cover?

NibbleMeThis · March 2008

Herb,

You are truly a craftsman. Exceptional.

Is that an airplane in the background?

Herb · March 2008

Yes, it is, 1/3 scale piper super cub. I got 14 planes in the cellar .They're remote control and I have been building planes a lot longer than tables

This was my first attempt and a large scale woodworking project. I'm happy with the results.

Frank from Houma · March 2008

Man!! From a sawdust maker to a woodworker - that is mightyfine. Don't need Thompsons water seal with with 3 coats of polyurethane. For a custom cover I would go to an upholstery shop. A cheap alterantive may be going online to find a boat cover for say a 10-12' boat if something that small exist.

Beanie-Bean · March 2008

That's a pretty slick table you did, Herb. Is the other side cut out for the same size egg?

Scubadog · March 2008

Great job!!!

bobbyb · March 2008

Give there folks a try:

http://www.mels-bbq-covers.com/

Bob

Celtic Wolf · March 2008

whoops!!

Celtic Wolf · March 2008

Broke down over the week-end and located a Radial Arm Saw on Craig's List. Mrs. Wolf says as long as some badly needed repairs to the Wolf Compound are made I can knock myself out with the Wolf Den and the Mobile Wolf Den.

I just hope I can do as good as a job as you did on your table.

Wasted Words · March 2008

Herb, that's fantastic! I just completed mine this weekend (pics pending). It was fun building it, but I'm glad it's done. Now I can spend all my time cooking. :laugh:

Hugh Does Cue · March 2008

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

Like most BGE-ers, am thinking of one of these myself.

Maybe a slightly rude question, but what was your budget for that project? (Forgetting for a moment the standard craftsman rate of $75/hour for your labours.)

[Deleted User] · March 2008

Herb-
Your good with the spar urethane, don't need anything more.
Just remember the finish won't last forever and that probably once a year will be good maintenance-at least for the top. Play it by ear.

As far as the cover goes, even if you throw a tarp over it temporarily it will help.
I like to leave stuff on my table (like a grill light and welders gloves) that I don't want to get wet. Which is another reason for a cover. Most of all though, the cover is worth it to protect your beautiful work.

Jeffersonian · March 2008

Beautiful table, Herb, and the mahogany just caps it. I'm planning a new table this spring, if we ever get spring.

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