Possible New XL Table

Ladeback69

I saw this table for the XL at another eg store today that is priced at $1099, but the salesman said make an offer for a lower price. I wonder if I could get it for $600. What are your thoughts?

McStew

if you have time and any wood working skills that table would cost you about 200.00 in materials.  IMO that is just flat out over priced even at your offering price to that dealer.  

theyolksonyou

I agree with @McStew‌ I guess it canes down to how much you value your time assuming you have the tools and ability.

Tinyfish

As stated nothing better then doing your own table throwdown.

Did you ever consider stainless if your going to buy a table.

JoeMac

Geez 1100 bucks for an egg table, those things have gotten crazy expensive for something that could be built in a long weekend,

SmokeyPitt

Do you know what kind of wood it is?  I know nothing of woodworking but some others might be able to chime in.  My first thought is the other reactions are correct and at $1300 they were clearly insane, $1100 was robbery, and $600 is just starting to get close to reasonable. 

travisstrick

If you are near central Texas, I'll give you mine. It's way more better than that one.

Ladeback69

Tinyfish said:

As stated nothing better then doing your own table throwdown.

Did you ever consider stainless if your going to buy a table.

I've thought of that, but they cost a lot more. I did think looking at it I could possibly build one like it or better. I guess it's time to start getting serious and design the one I want. For $1100 I could build a very nice table or whole kitchen which is what I want.

blasting

I am a woodworker.  Like someone else said, the builder probably has $200 in materials into that table.  For his time and to float his business he sells it to the dealer for say $500-600.  The dealer to pay their rent, staff, overhead, and profit -  tries to sell it for double.  If they want it gone, you may get it for their cost or a little over.

Building a table like that isn't hard if you have the tools and know how.  But, you have your own area of expertise and your ways to spend your free time.  If woodworking doesn't interest you I'd offer the $600 and see where it goes.  Good luck.

Ladeback69

blasting said:

I am a woodworker.  Like someone else said, the builder probably has $200 in materials into that table.  For his time and to float his business he sells it to the dealer for say $500-600.  The dealer to pay their rent, staff, overhead, and profit -  tries to sell it for double.  If they want it gone, you may get it for their cost or a little over.

Building a table like that isn't hard if you have the tools and know how.  But, you have your own area of expertise and your ways to spend your free time.  If woodworking doesn't interest you I'd offer the $600 and see where it goes.  Good luck.

I don't have all the tools I would like to do it right, but I know have the ability. I want the Kreg Jig to hide the screws. Is this a good one?


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000J43A7W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421899114&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=41auGxMjmXL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

blasting

Looks good, and 4.7 stars on almost 700 reviews is reassuring.

I think you''ll get a lot of satisfaction out of making your own.  Be sure to post some pics

orbbq

Ladeback69 said:

I don't have all the tools I would like to do it right, but I know have the ability. I want the Kreg Jig to hide the screws. Is this a good one? 

Unless you're only doing a very few pocket holes, i'd definitely recommend bumping up to the K4 version.

http://www.amazon.com/Kreg-K4-Pocket-Hole-System/dp/B001DYFISG/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1421906337&sr=1-3&keywords=kreg+jig

the repeat-ability of that one makes it super easy and fast, the one you linked has to be setup for each spot you want to punch holes.  The K4 style with the included press clamp is the way to go for speed and repeat-ability.

 

JoeMac

orbbq said:

Ladeback69 said:

I don't have all the tools I would like to do it right, but I know have the ability. I want the Kreg Jig to hide the screws. Is this a good one? 

Unless you're only doing a very few pocket holes, i'd definitely recommend bumping up to the K4 version.

http://www.amazon.com/Kreg-K4-Pocket-Hole-System/dp/B001DYFISG/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1421906337&sr=1-3&keywords=kreg+jig

the repeat-ability of that one makes it super easy and fast, the one you linked has to be setup for each spot you want to punch holes.  The K4 style with the included press clamp is the way to go for speed and repeat-ability.

 

Yes get the k4 version much more user friendly, it's a good to to have around for other projects as well

JoeMac

But u do decide to buy one look online for custom table builders, I have seen some online before with resonable prices, cheaper than 1100 and a choice of wood usage also

blasting

Have you this guy's tables?

http://www.brianalantables.com

I can admire wood tables all day long, but for myself, probably because it's different for me, I prefer metal. I think I'm going to take up metal work and attempt something similar.

News2u

I agree with $200 figure on cost of materials, max. That Made-by-Mattel variety of table requires a paint-by-numbers skill level. Basically I'm saying don't be afraid to go out and conquer...you can do it. The most important dimension is the distance from the top of the support shelf to the very top of the table relative to the size of your egg. I would direct a portion of your projected $$ savings to a miter saw before starting; it makes life so much easier. The saw will pay for itself many times over.

Ladeback69

News2u said:

I agree with $200 figure on cost of materials, max. That Made-by-Mattel variety of table requires a paint-by-numbers skill level. Basically I'm saying don't be afraid to go out and conquer...you can do it. The most important dimension is the distance from the top of the support shelf to the very top of the table relative to the size of your egg. I would direct a portion of your projected $$ savings to a miter saw before starting; it makes life so much easier. The saw will pay for itself many times over.

I already have a really nice miter saw that my father-n-law stores in my basement. I'm thinking of building more of a cabinet or outdoor kitchen for my XL and hopefully a Small or MM to join it later. I would finish the outside with rough cedar and concrete board with stone. I will draw up what I'm thinking and see what you think.

banditt37

I built this one just before Christmas when I got my new lg egg. Used Cyprus wood and cost me about $250 including the hardware. Took 4 hours to build and another hour to stain. It was ready to go the next day.

News2u

I'm liking that a lot, bandit37. Coordinates nicely with the deck.