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Large BGE Cedar Table
BFitch81
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I finally got a BGE. First thing I wanted to do was start on the table. This is my attempt at a cedar table. I bought a 72" x 36" limestone slab for the top. Should have the hole cut and project finished by this weekend. Going brisket first attempt.
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I can't wait to see the outcome. It is going to be very nice.Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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I like the design. Show us the final product. Thanks for sharing.Salisbury, NC
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Are you putting a truck on that?
j/k, sturdy table needs a big green egg! Looks great."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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nice !!! heavy duty
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Haha, I know, way overbuilt. In fact, I added some half in thread pipe to the bottom legs because I didn't like how it was wobbling a bit when I picked up one side. I really just like the look of heavy duty stuff and material wise it was only about $185 to build. Wish I would have gone with 3/4" thread but I've decided I was done building. The 1.5" solid limestone slab I am cutting for the top should help to bring the weight down lol!
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Forgot to put the finished product up. Just have another coat of oil on the top and put the egg in. Ready for a brisket.
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@BFitch81 I assume you have a construction background or similar. The design of your posts often reflects deck construction designs for transferring the load through to the column. Looks good!Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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I actually own an insurance agency and just had a table saw to work with, haha. I had seen a similar design and it looked pretty heavy duty, so I went with it. My buddy let me use his planer and biscuit joiner for the top. Hope it lasts a long time!
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BFitch81 said:I actually own an insurance agency and just had a table saw to work with, haha. I had seen a similar design and it looked pretty heavy duty, so I went with it. My buddy let me use his planer and biscuit joiner for the top. Hope it lasts a long time!
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Awesome build, love the largeness of the lumber. What size posts did you use for the corners?
Im slightly confused about the top, you mentioned you bought a limestone slab but then said you borrowed a friends planer and biscuit joiner for the top?
The finished product does look like a wood top, did you change our mind on the limestone? -
looks awesome, nice job
Kansas City, Missouri
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feef706 said:Awesome build, love the largeness of the lumber. What size posts did you use for the corners?
Im slightly confused about the top, you mentioned you bought a limestone slab but then said you borrowed a friends planer and biscuit joiner for the top?
The finished product does look like a wood top, did you change our mind on the limestone?DFW - 1 LGBE & Happy to Adopt More... -
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Curious - what will you use the short black pipe for? It seems close to the ground and with the overhang a little difficult to get to for a towel rack.
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feef706 said:Awesome build, love the largeness of the lumber. What size posts did you use for the corners?
Im slightly confused about the top, you mentioned you bought a limestone slab but then said you borrowed a friends planer and biscuit joiner for the top?
The finished product does look like a wood top, did you change our mind on the limestone? -
BFitch81 said:feef706 said:Awesome build, love the largeness of the lumber. What size posts did you use for the corners?
Im slightly confused about the top, you mentioned you bought a limestone slab but then said you borrowed a friends planer and biscuit joiner for the top?
The finished product does look like a wood top, did you change our mind on the limestone? -
RRP said:Curious - what will you use the short black pipe for? It seems close to the ground and with the overhang a little difficult to get to for a towel rack.
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Guess I need one more with the egg in it! Did a beer can chicken tonight that turned out great. Brisket this Saturday to really break her in!m
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I thought I was the only person that over built things.
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That looks fantastic. Solid as a tank. Have you thought about a table nest? I don't speak from experience, but others can share some serious issues without an air gap.Stillwater, MN
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StillH2OEgger said:That looks fantastic. Solid as a tank. Have you thought about a table nest? I don't speak from experience, but others can share some serious issues without an air gap.
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You may get several answers on this. When my cedar table was coming together I asked a dealer whether a paver was enough and he said it was. I started reading some posts on here and discovered an air gap of some sort is necessary and I have used a table nest ever since. It's safe to say that some who just use a paver have not had a fire yet, but I believe there are others who have and some who have removed the paver to find charred wood underneath, so it definitely gets hot down there without an air gap, even with a paver that should be a reasonable insulator. I'm definitely in the better safe than sorry camp. Would hate to see something bad happen. Here is one thread:
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/1831305#Comment_1831305
Stillwater, MN
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