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Custom Mates - what do you think?

Adrock
Adrock Posts: 93
in EGG Table Forum
I just finished these today and installed tonight. They are mahogany to match a custom handle I found online. I am super happy with them and just thought I'd share.
Victoria, MN
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,889
    @Adrock‌
    Those are very nice my friend. You did a excellent job. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Adrock
    Adrock Posts: 93
    I sealed/finished them with several coats of waterlox and plan to keep a cover over when not in use. Hopefully they hold up.
    Victoria, MN
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  • bigdaddydivo
    bigdaddydivo Posts: 68

    Very nice!! I was looking at my Large yesterday and thinking the only thing I'm not crazy about are the plastic mate shelves.

    Did you use the old ones for a template?

    Do the brackets support the new shelves(do they seem to be strong enough)?

    Great job!!

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    Livonia N.Y. (the vampire state)

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    They look fantastic! Nice work =D>
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
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  • GeorgeS
    GeorgeS Posts: 955
    That looks great! Good job!!
    Bristow Virginia XL&Mini One of the best feelings in life is watching other people enjoy the food I cooked!
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  • Adrock
    Adrock Posts: 93
    I used the brackets from the plastic mates and used the plastic mates as a template. My measuring was not as effect as perfect as I would like but only I will notice the imperfections. I used 1/2" boards and they seem to be plenty strong for resting plates and some small prep work.
    Victoria, MN
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  • r8rs4lf
    r8rs4lf Posts: 317
    Nice job! 

    =D>
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  • Ragtop99
    Ragtop99 Posts: 1,570
    Very nice. 

    I've been tempted to do something similar, but increase the size of the mates a couple inches in each direction (other than towards the egg).  I don't cover my egg, so I don't need to worry about the cover fitting.
    Cooking on an XL and Medium in Bethesda, MD.
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  • tksmoke
    tksmoke Posts: 776
    That looks really nice.  While I can understand BGE using the plastic mates, it isn't what I'd want on my egg.  I have the wood ones on my XL.  Of course they don't look near as nice as yours.  But I totally abuse them.  They just get darker, and more "mature".  I don't think they'll ever get refinished.
    Santa Paula, CA
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  • RAC
    RAC Posts: 1,688
    Very nice! 

    Ricky

    Boerne, TX

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  • Adrock
    Adrock Posts: 93
    Thanks all. I am sure they won't look this nice for long. I've been using this thing every other day for like two weeks.
    Victoria, MN
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  • tulocay
    tulocay Posts: 1,737
    Very nice.
    LBGE, Marietta, GA
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    That looks like crap. If that's the best you can. . Lols jk broski. They look awesome. You should sell those.
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