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Table and Hinge

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BeerBQ
BeerBQ Posts: 119
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Finalizing my table and after outting egg in hole, I am unable to open the top all the way do to the hinge rubbing against the table. I can obviously raise the egg until it clears with a paver stone, but I would prefer to cut a few notches in the table. Does anyone have any links to folks who have cutout the table to allow the hinge to open fully so I can see how much work is ahead?
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  • Frank from Houma
    Frank from Houma Posts: 5,755
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    Check out Wess B's site. He has lots and lots of photos.

    http://www.wessb.com/Table/table.htm
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  • Cpt'n Cook
    Cpt'n Cook Posts: 1,917
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    I am in the process of doing the same thing myself. All I can tell you right now is that you will need more space than you think. I cut out a slot that I thought was big enough re-installed the egg, TG for the Pot Lifter, and ended up with the ol' Dremel Moto-tool to make further adjustments. Still needs a little work to fit the way I want.
    EggTable-1.jpg
    This is a pre-egg and pre-slot foto.

    Will send pics if I ever get it right.
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  • Knauf
    Knauf Posts: 337
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    I did the same thing. Cut notches but still not enough room for hinges to clear.. I have a granite insert level with the bottom self. I bought 3 cheap terra cotta plant feet at Home Depot and set them under the egg and it raised it higher than the BGE feet. I use the BGE feet for indirect cooks.
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  • FlaPoolman
    FlaPoolman Posts: 11,677
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    Here is a pick of the notch in the stainless top that will be installed after refinishing the wood table.

    100_1660.jpg
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  • FlaMike
    FlaMike Posts: 648
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    Here's mine. Didn't plan it right from the start, so these cuts were an afterthought. Not so pretty, but it's the back, and who's lookin?

    EggTable04.jpg

    Good luck
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  • BeerBQ
    BeerBQ Posts: 119
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    Thank you for all the replies. I am still trying to figure this mess out. I would rather cut the table to allow space for the hinge rather than mess with buying a paver stone to lift it up. I spent quite some time trying to counter sink my granite. I would hate to cover it up with a paver. Not sure of the clearance I need. I may not have a choice.
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