Beginnings of my table build

Hungry Joe

That's shaping up nice, do you plant to put a stone under the egg? A stone and an air gap is best.

gijoejd

Nope. Just gonna have the table nest.  I'm pretty anxious to get the top on it. 

gijoejd

From the top of my shelf to the top of the table measure 17 1/8".  Wonder if I'll have to notch out a place for the hinge?  

mtbguy

Nice

gijoejd

Cut the whole for the egg today. Didn't get much else done. I've got a lot of sanding to do!

Chubbs

Beautiful. Starting to think I am only one on the forum without wood working ability 

gijoejd

Well...here she is. Top is installed and trimmed. I'm about to start sanding before finishing it off.

theyolksonyou

That turned out really nice. Love the top. 

Hawg Fan

Nice job on the new table.  I have concrete countertops on my Egg tables and I really like them.  They're east to keep clean with 3-4 coats of spar polyurethane.  I didn't spend much time polishing the countertops because they're outside.  I just buffed them with Scott Brite pads before sealing.

grege345

I guess it's ok if your into Solid looking construction and beautiful countertops. Seriously nice table

gijoejd

First cost of sealer. 

Willie68

Beautiful work. 

Ladeback69

Nice table.  I like the butcher block look.  I also like your Jeep Wrangler.

gijoejd

Finally got all 3 coats on the table. I'll move it around back and set the egg down in it this weekend. 

Ladeback69

gijoejd said:

Finally got all 3 coats on the table. I'll move it around back and set the egg down in it this weekend. 

I want one only bigger for my XL.

SMITTYtheSMOKER

Nice work. I like the center placement.

johnkitchens

That is a great looking table! 

gijoejd

Got the Egg dropped down in the table. 22 inch hole is perfect for a large BGE. I'm at about 17 1/8" and my hinge just rubs the table top when fully open. I'll put a few washers under the table nest to correct that. Im very happy with this table and how it turned out!!  I'll still add a towel rack for hooks/hanging utensils right in the front. 

grege345

What is the measurement from table top to the shelf where the egg sits? 

grege345

Neverming. 17 1/8 I see it now. That is a perfect fit. Nice job

Sookie

Looks fantastic Joe!!   Really jealous over here!

Jmorabito25

Awesome table! What type of stain did you use and where are you getting the hardware?

gijoejd

I'll have to go back and look later. It's a 3 stage sealer/oil based stain. 

gijoejd

Acorn

awesome job

Jmorabito25

Anyone have experience with General Finishes stain and sealer? They have terrific reviews. 

Jmorabito25

gijoejd said:

Where do you get this stain?

gijoejd

I picked up the gallon at the lumber yard where I got the cedar lumber. I just talked to the owner about what he liked and recommended and he showed me that stuff. 

Jmorabito25

Thanks. I need to find the best stuff for rough cedar. You have smooth cedar, right?

gijoejd

Yes