My Custom LBGE Table

bcran

Loosely based on the design here:

http://50.115.35.242/projects/70023

I work with a guy that does custom cabinets and recruited him to help me build my table.  

100% Western Red Cedar.

1.5" angle iron support for the Egg

Recessed paver for the Egg to sit on

Flush mounted 22"x24" granite remnant ($10 on craigslist!)

No casters, I don't plan to move it.

I had to double the pavers because the hinge just touches the table.  I'll either cut out an area for the hinge or built a 1/2" spacer on top of the angle iron, under the paver to raise it enough for the hinge to clear.  

I need to get some mulch today to put under and around it.  

Wolfpack

Looks great- nice job

Eggcelsior

Very nice. I really like the exposed granite edge. Are you going to stain/seal it or just allow it to weather?

Chris_Wang

Great job

bcran

Eggcelsior said:

Very nice. I really like the exposed granite edge. Are you going to stain/seal it or just allow it to weather?

Planning on allowing it to weather.  Having a cover made for it also.  Protect it from some rain and Iowa winters...

bcran

Just a quick update.  Decided to go ahead and put a coat of Thompson's clear water sealer on it.  It really brought out the grain and knots.  I'm very happy with how it turned out!

tybeelucy2

Looks great.

Hankyorke

Very nice. Almost exactly what I want, did you use any plans?

Tspud1

If you put a notch in back for the hinge to drop down, you will be able to lower the egg some.

mgoblue0484

I'm originally from Iowa. Where abouts?

bcran

mgoblue0484 said:

I'm originally from Iowa. Where abouts?

I'm in Ames!

bcran

Hankyorke said:

Very nice. Almost exactly what I want, did you use any plans?

Not really, just the style linked above.  We started with rough dimensions and went from there.  

Botch

Eggcelsior said:

Very nice. I really like the exposed granite edge. 

 

Me too!  What kind of top is on your Egg?  

caliking

The table looks even better after staining. Nice work! The cover is a good idea - I lived in Iowa City for a few years and know what those IA winters are like. Where are you getting the cover made from?

bcran

caliking said:

The table looks even better after staining. Nice work! The cover is a good idea - I lived in Iowa City for a few years and know what those IA winters are like. Where are you getting the cover made from?

These guys are in my hometown and will custom make a cover for anything:

http://www.syntexindustries.com/

bcran

Botch said:

Eggcelsior said:

Very nice. I really like the exposed granite edge. 

 

Me too!  What kind of top is on your Egg?  

I assume you are talking about the stainless cap?

http://eggware.net/

I love it!  Keeps the rain out, easy adjustment, won't move when you open the dome, won't fall off and break if you open the dome too fast...the list goes on!

Hankyorke

Eggware toppers rock

bcran

Another update on the paver.  I ended up finding a 3/4" thick piece of black delrin (melting temps is well over 350 degrees) at work that I cut to to fit the 1" recess.  This raised the 1 1/4" paver just enough for the hinge to clear.  Its a nice stable base that retains the look of a recessed paver.  

Also, finally mulched!

Goatsegg

Very nice! Enjoy.