General Table Build Suggestions

LWhitson2

I just purchased a Large Big Green Egg this weekend and I would like to build a basic table to use it on. Some things I would like to include are a working surface on both sides of the egg as well as integrated storage for charcoal and accessories (such as the plate setter and additional grill racks).

Is there a thread that exists with general build requirements for the various size eggs such as hole dimensions, table height requirements, etc? I searched around the forums but couldn't find any type of definitive source on this information.

Turk2011

Try the Naked Whiz site. That should get you a good start then just change or add to it what you want. 

NPHuskerFL

Welcome. What area of the country are you in, is the egging area exposed to the elements and do you intend on leaving it in the elements or rolling into a covered area when not egging?

theyolksonyou

Welcome. I wish I'd waited to build my table. It's heavy and a PITA to move around. I turned it over when trying to roll it into the garage and the egg nearly went Humpty Dumpty.  If I was doing it again, I'd probably build a work table and leave the egg in a nest with handlers, or buy a SS cart. 

That said, naked whiz has some basic plans and you could try the search function here or cruise the table section. 

LWhitson2

NPHuskerFL said:

Welcome. What area of the country are you in, is the egging area exposed to the elements and do you intend on leaving it in the elements or rolling into a covered area when not egging?

I'm in Indiana and yes, I do plan on covering it when not in use. I have been looking at the covers on the-cover-store.com to get an idea on the overall table size (based on their cover sizes). Also, my plan is to put it on casters so I have some mobility if needed as well.

jtcBoynton

Do not skimp on the casters. They will carry a lot of weight and small diameter wheels get caught in the slightest of cracks. 

NPHuskerFL

Are you wanting wood or metal. Longevity is gonna be SS all day long and you won't have to worry about the table ever smoldering etc.
Egg tables should be personal so, look around for ideas and make it your very own. Good luck. 

Spydermunky

I used these plans to build mine and I love it.

MeanBone

My local BGE dealer has a local contractor make tables much cheaper.  I'm having him make one 6' long.  30" table on the left, 22" hole for the LBGE and 20" table on the right allowing me to work both sides.  Hope to have it this week.

mtbguy

Welcome. Naked whiz has lots of pics of tables. Charcoal lump ratings. Lots of great stuff.