Looking for a table--not handy enough to build my own

rmd

I found a guy who makes them in pretty much any size and configuration but I don't know a reasonable price. Cypress seems to be his material of choice. Any better options?  Granite tops--yeah or nea?  Here is his web site.  http://www.miterboxcustoms.com/custom-big-green-egg-tables.html  I am in Florida and he's in Georgia but he says he ships.  Anyone used him? Any ideas?  Prices seem to range from a couple hundred (small) to a couple thousand will all the bells and whistles added.  Any input would be helpful.

Spaightlabs

If you are thinking about spending that kind of jack on a table I'd look at a Challenger metal table...your dealer may have info on them...otherwise, interwebs.

rmd

I leave on salt water and have not found a metal that won't rust.

rmd

Can't type well--I live on salt water and have not found a metal that won't rust.

DaveRichardson

Challenger are Aluminum.  Just watch out for Bug Spray!!!!!!!!!

Search the forum for why.....  Apparently bug spray and paint/powdercoat don't dance...

DoubleEgger

@Tspud1 can assist you. 

Tspud1

Salt water? No problem

Tspud1

I can see Seattle from here

Tspud1

Or is it here?

Spaightlabs

Great looking rig Tspud

NPHuskerFL

SS is your answer. For real. Mine has no issue w/ corrosion. 

Tspud1

Make sure it's Type 304, magnet won't stick. If it does, don't buy it

etherdome

I have never built anything and went out and built a perfect egg table for a total cost of $150.  It is not hard

NPHuskerFL

@etherdome I could be wrong but, I got the impression they're looking for a table built for longevity at a coastal location. And w/ the link given I'd venture to say going with a high grade SS would be better suited. Then again maybe I'm completely off base. What say you @rmd ?

Steve753

I got mine from JJ George. It came in four pieces (heavy wood) and was easy to put together. It's very well constructed, and cross braced.
http://www.jjgeorgestore.com/big-green-egg-tables/

DoubleEgger

Tspud1 said:

Make sure it's Type 304, magnet won't stick. If it does, don't buy it

Solid advice here. 400 series stainless will rust and a magnet will stick to it. 

Begger

Tspud1 said:

Salt water? No problem

I've demonstrated cutting a stainless rod or bolt in half using just saltwater.  Half in / half out.    Electrolosis gets it done.  

I know of ONE alloy, H1 by name, which you can BURY in saltwater / sand and it'll be untouched in a year.  A wonderful KNIFE STEEL.   I see a few in the Spyderco line.  
http://theskinnyonbenny.com/blog2/archives/94

Tspud1

Begger said:

Tspud1 said:

Salt water? No problem

I've demonstrated cutting a stainless rod or bolt in half using just saltwater.  Half in / half out.    Electrolosis gets it done.  

I know of ONE alloy, H1 by name, which you can BURY in saltwater / sand and it'll be untouched in a year.  A wonderful KNIFE STEEL.   I see a few in the Spyderco line.  
http://theskinnyonbenny.com/blog2/archives/94

Something that no one would do to their table. 

HeavyG

Here's an option that never gets mentioned:

Visit a local Vo-Tech or high school shop class and arrange to have them build one as a class project. You supply all the materials and design elements and they build and finish it. Then you buy pizza for everyone when you pick it up (or when they deliver it and help you set your egg on it).

slovelad

HeavyG said:

Here's an option that never gets mentioned:

Visit a local Vo-Tech or high school shop class and arrange to have them build one as a class project. You supply all the materials and design elements and they build and finish it. Then you buy pizza for everyone when you pick it up (or when they deliver it and help you set your egg on it).

Sounds like you hVe done this before?

HeavyG

slovelad said:

HeavyG said:

Here's an option that never gets mentioned:

Visit a local Vo-Tech or high school shop class and arrange to have them build one as a class project. You supply all the materials and design elements and they build and finish it. Then you buy pizza for everyone when you pick it up (or when they deliver it and help you set your egg on it).

Sounds like you hVe done this before?

Not me personally but I know a couple people that have worked with our Vo-Tech school to have things constructed.

ChiefBryan

Steve753 said:

I got mine from JJ George. It came in four pieces (heavy wood) and was easy to put together. It's very well constructed, and cross braced.
http://www.jjgeorgestore.com/big-green-egg-tables/

How do you like the JJ George table?