New Table Build

JBTx

Almost done with my shameless ripoff of gijoejd's table (with modifications due to my lack of tools and skills). 

henapple

Looks really good 

epcotisbest

Wow, nice. Can't even imagine what you could do with tools and skill.

JBTx

All done (almost)! Need to clean up the cutout a bit more so I can remove the spacers under the nest. 

johnkitchens

You did a great job! 

cook861

Great job on the table nice view for cooking too

jstnezell

Are there plans for that build?  I'm planning a table and really like the looks of this one 

JBTx

I made an imgur album of my build. It has decent shots and descriptions of most of the process. Link is here: http://imgur.com/a/1Ihnz

I didn't really work from plans. I just made a rough sketch of the dimensions and went from there. I did have a hard time finding plans from other builds I liked, so I'm happy to answer any question or add any other pictures.

WisconsinJim

Very nicely done.

Blassiter

Beautiful table and thanks for documenting the build.

Sookie

Oooh I really like this.  Beautiful finish, and I like the cabinets.  Nice job  

Hawg Fan

Great job!  Have you considered replacing the spacers under your nest with a granite tile?  It would maintain your clearance and protect the wood finish from ash.

JBTx

@Hawg Fan I have since removed the spacers. When I first put the egg in, I realized that my cutout was too small (uneven is probably the better descriptor). I went back and did a 21.5" cut all the way around. Now I have a solid 1/4"+ of clearance between the egg and the table top, and I don't need spacers.

Jamielampert

I would put a paver under the nest. Need some heat resistance between the bottom of the egg and the wood

jimithing

JBTx said:

@Hawg Fan I have since removed the spacers. When I first put the egg in, I realized that my cutout was too small (uneven is probably the better descriptor). I went back and did a 21.5" cut all the way around. Now I have a solid 1/4"+ of clearance between the egg and the table top, and I don't need spacers.

Just curious - how did you get a 21.5" cut around it evenly?  Did you freehand it with a jig saw?  I'll have to cut a hole in my table in the next few days and I know I wouldn't be able to cut a good circle with a jig saw.  I'm also very amateur when it comes to wood working.

blasting

jimithing said:

Just curious - how did you get a 21.5" cut around it evenly?  Did you freehand it with a jig saw?  I'll have to cut a hole in my table in the next few days and I know I wouldn't be able to cut a good circle with a jig saw.  I'm also very amateur when it comes to wood working.

I would think a router on a pivot would do a good job.  There is more than one way to cut the hole, but that would be my choice. 

JBTx

@jimithing I had to freehand my cut with a jigsaw. I didn't realize I could get a pivot for my router until I'd already made the jigsaw cut  If you have access to a router, you will be MUCH happier with your hole if you use a hole cutting system. Otherwise, you might end up going back and cleaning up something like this! (I told you it might have been uneven  )

jimithing

Thanks for the confirmation - I bought a router and a circle jig just for cutting this hole.  I've wanted a router for a while anyways, this is just a good excuse to go ahead and pull the trigger.  Guess we'll see how it goes.

Jeepster47

A temporary cross brace under the table top would provide a pivot point to really dress/true it up with a router.

JBTx

@Jeepster47 It definitely would. I had to build a cross brace to redraw the line, and I wanted to true it up with my router. My router just wouldn't handle a bit that was deep enough to make the cut in the 2x4's. All of the 1.5"+ bits required a 1/2" shank and mine only took 1/4". 

Ahh well. Live and learn!

Begger

That's what I was thinking.   An AWFULLY robust table top, especially since it is NOT under load.  

JBTx

@Begger That it is. It's the product of changing your table design after you've already ordered your boards. Originally planned on a 1x4 top, but I ended up with too many 2x4's and not enough 1x4's to finish the siding and the top. Lemons to lemonade and all that.

elathe

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JBTx said:

@Hawg Fan I have since removed the spacers. When I first put the egg in, I realized that my cutout was too small (uneven is probably the better descriptor). I went back and did a 21.5" cut all the way around. Now I have a solid 1/4"+ of clearance between the egg and the table top, and I don't need spacers.

Just curious - how did you get a 21.5" cut around it evenly?  Did you freehand it with a jig saw?  I'll have to cut a hole in my table in the next few days and I know I wouldn't be able to cut a good circle with a jig saw.  I'm also very amateur when it comes to wood working.

I too am amateur wood worker. I just recently built a cart for my new egg and had to cut the circle.  I started by tying one end of a string to a nail and measuring another tie off at 10.5 in to tie a pencil to.  Then nailed the nail to by eyeballing the approximate spot and drew the circle with the pencil attached at the other end.  Circle turned out perfectly round and 21" in diameter.  Hope this helps.

bluebird66

Great job!

Lmidkiff

I wish I had this skill set!

JBTx

@Lmidkiff Don't let that stop you! This was my second project ever, and I'm more than happy with the results. A little bit of planning, and I think anyone could do it.