Table & nest question

1move

So I went on to the BGE website to look at the plans for a table as I am planning on building one. I found out that the dimension between the shelf top and table top needs to be 12.5" according to their plans. I purchased a table nest, small little legs that can sit on the shelf. So here are my questions <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

The table nest is 2" high which was not a measurement included in the BGE plans, so would this drop my shelf down from 12.5" to 14.5", in order to keep the same hole size?

Should I still use a piece of paving stone in conjunction with the table nest? Or is the table nest fine on its own for a wooden table?

 

HAWKCARL

I could have swore their plans called for a 15" gap between the top of the counter and the top of the shelf.

HAWKCARL

I guess that is assuming a LBGE

nolaegghead

You want at least a half inch clearance between the side of the egg and the hole in the top.  This air gap helps the top, if wood, not catch on fire. 

Tip:  Use math.  You can calculate the diameter of the egg at any height by measuring up from the bottom of the egg the distance between the shelf and top.  Subtract 2 inches for the base.  Then take a tape measure (the one you use for clothing) and measure the circumference of the egg at that point.   You can get a pretty accurate measurement compared to trying to measure the diameter.

Take the circumference, divide it by pi (3.14) and that's the diameter of the egg at the point it hits the top.  Add an inch to give you a half inch clearance all around the egg and that's the hole size. 

As far as the distance between the shelf and top goes, hinge clearance limits you when getting the egg as low as possible, but you can always cut out for the hinge.  Nothing limits you with the height of the egg over the table.

The height of the top of the table is up to you...if you're going to put on casters, make sure you compensate for those.  

Hope this helps.

henapple

With 11 post...did you just purchase the egg? If so, wait on the table. 6 months from now you'll wish you had. Get a feel for what you need and/or want.

1move

I guess I should have said that I have the XL BGE. I already know what I want as I have BBQed a lot and know exactly where I need space. I have designed the table already and will begin building soon.

KennyLee

The table nest will drop your shelf depth by 2", so 14.5" as you say.  However, I would only go an extra 1.25-1.5" (so 13.25-13.5" depth) just to be safe and ensure you have hinge clearance up top.  And also as someone else pointed out, I'd go a little bigger as far as the diameter of the hole than what the plans say, maybe an extra inch for extra protection against the wood getting too hot.

I've seen the table nest and actually prefer a concrete paver in lieu of one myself.  Same thickness, but like the stability of the paver.  Those I know who have the nest say it tends to rock when the lid is opened.  Just my experience.