Not a new table...something different (pic heavy)

dboram

I built a standard BGE table when I got my first Large back in 2012.  Since then, we moved and my BGE dreams got bigger.  I started scheming plans for something different.  Those plans were centered around the one Large until the MiniMax came about...I just had to have one.  Well, I like things that are balanced, and after meeting and visiting with @Mickey in Salado this year, I was determined to get a second large also.  So that brings me to the project...

I got my inspiration from www.wwoo.nl/en/.  If I could have simply purchase their stuff, I probably would have, but it appears to only be available in Europe.  It is clean and contemporary and would nicely match our house which is a "modern farmhouse" design.

My bride and I did all the work together.  She is a real trooper and supports all (ok most) of my wild ideas.

I humbly offer you the following:

Here is the formwork and rebar.  I also used sonotubes to create a void and use less concrete.

Here we have poured and finished the concrete.  It took 8.5 80lb bags.  Did I mention it was 95 degrees and about 95% humidity when we did this?  Reference earlier statement about my wife.

I setup a soaker hose and wet cured the concrete for a week to protect the finish.  Probably was not necessary, but I was not going to do anything on the project during the week anyhow...

Here I have mounted all the table nests.  The MM will sit on a Medium sized nest.  Again, I like a uniform look and it is not a big deal for me to take it in and out of the MM carrier for trips.  The texture of the concrete and the "bug holes" give it nice character I think.

I set a lead female concrete anchor in the center of each pedestal and installed a stainless steel machine screw.  I used silicone caulk at each hole because I didn't want water sitting in there.  After looking at the pic, I wish I would have also installed a stainless fender washer and nut to cover the silicone...oh well.

Here is how they look...2012 Large on right, 2015 MM in middle, and a week old Large on the left.

And another shot...I went with the Egg Mates and am pretty happy with their stability.  I am going to enhance them by replacing the junk wood BGE uses with teak sometime soon.  I am also planning on enlarging them a bit.

I set anchors and stainless steel hooks on each side of the taller pedestal for grates and accessories.

Here they are buttoned up.  I already had the BGE cover, which work pretty well for the MM.

And I wouldn't dare post all this without the obligatory bottle opener...even though I drink the majority of my beer outta cans.

So there you have it.  I acknowledge that it is not for everyone, but I hope most folks like it.

RiverDoc

Wow! I  like it

theyolksonyou

Different and cool.  Nice work. 

midwestsmoker

Very cool idea

MrCookingNurse

Dude that's insane

bweekes

Wow that definitely is different. Really nice work!

Smokinpig

Really cool. Well done. 

Hawg Fan

Very cool.  I like the concrete finishes too.

texaswig

I like that. Very nice. 

WeberWho

That something different is something really cool! Nicely done

nolaegghead

like!

Scottborasjr

I like that a lot. Great idea and excellent execution. Nicely done.

jollygreenegg

Looks like functional art!

rossv1

Looks awesome. Although something I wouldn't personally do. All can think of is when you move and take your eggs with you, there's going to be 3 concrete columns in the yard. lol

blasting

Very cool.  My compliments on the original idea.

thebbb

Very nice original idea.

Holland

I like it a lot. I got my idee from the same website. This is how it turn out. 

Toxarch

I like it. If it were mine, I would do pedestals on either side of the larges, as tall as the mates and get rid of the mates.

nolaegghead

I like @Toxarch ( possessive symbol here) idea.  Also this is ripe for concrete acid stain. 

Hunter1881

Nice!!

Smokehouse33

Super modern and classic with the eggs!! Looks great!!!

Phatchris

Pretty cool

tcampbell

Awesome

Zaltydog

This is fantastic!   Bookmarked as I am looking for an inexpensive yet cool alternative to my crappy and unsafe wooden table.

dboram

@rossv1 No plans to move again until it's to a "home".  We are anchored deeply in Houston and this is our dream house. That being said...nothing a case of beer and a 20 lb sledge wouldn't take care of.

dboram

@Toxarch One of my plans was to use tube steel to create floating concrete counters on each side. The older I get, the more I want to "simplify", so I went with the mates.  I can always replace them later with something more grandiose.

dboram

@Holland Great minds think alike.  Much respect...and love how it is built in with the black top.

dboram

@nolaegghead Several guys at work suggested staining them, but I really like em raw. They match the slab edge detail of our adjacent house and the large circular landscaping slabs in the outdoor seating area just a stones throw away.

dboram

And thank all y'all for the interest and compliments...

Chubbs

Where is the 4th egg going to go? Looks great!

Griffin

That is pretty darn cool. Never would have thought of that myself. Top notch.