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Cedar and concrete table almost done
GT_Egg
Posts: 22
Well, it took much longer than anticipated, but my egg table is just about finished. The design was inspired by some of awesome looking tables on this forum. I went with all cedar for the base with PT pine on the floor of the table. For the top I originally thought about a granite slab, but ultimately decided to try and pour a 1.5" thick concrete top. It saved me some money and I am really happy with how it turned out for my first attempt at pouring concrete. The only thing left to do is seal the cedar, build the cabinet doors, and install the hardware. Should be 100% done soon. Here's some pictures:
The start of the base with all pocket joints. The frame that supports the egg has all mortise and tenon joints.
The base with sides and floor installed
Back of the base
Drawer for grates, tools, etc.
Top formed and ready for concrete
Top poured
Top out of the mold and pin holes filled. Ready for polishing
After polishing. The top is still drying here which is why it's different colors
Base set ready to receive the top
Top installed
My egg finally has a proper home!
And of course a GT bottle opener
The start of the base with all pocket joints. The frame that supports the egg has all mortise and tenon joints.
The base with sides and floor installed
Back of the base
Drawer for grates, tools, etc.
Top formed and ready for concrete
Top poured
Top out of the mold and pin holes filled. Ready for polishing
After polishing. The top is still drying here which is why it's different colors
Base set ready to receive the top
Top installed
My egg finally has a proper home!
And of course a GT bottle opener
Roswell, GA
Large BGE
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Looks great man.
Kansas City, Missouri
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Mini Egg
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Awesome. Can you take a close up of the top's surface? Just curious.Apollo Beach, FL
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I don't have a good close up shot, but can take one when I get homeWardster said:Awesome. Can you take a close up of the top's surface? Just curious.
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Bravo!
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THWG!
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Very nicely done.Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
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Very nice!
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Nice work. Love the concrete top.Bill Denver, CO
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Looks great. Mine looks similar but I opted for a large drawer on the right side rather than cabinet doors. I figured it is easier to use the drawer than to dig in the back of the cabinet for something.
Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
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Like everything but the bottle opener!!
Sad to see your coach throwing in the towel before the boys have even played the game this weekend. Oh well.....best of luck with it anyway and great work on the table.
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Here's a close up of the topWardster said:Awesome. Can you take a close up of the top's surface? Just curious.
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That's a good idea. Looks goodToxarch said:Looks great. Mine looks similar but I opted for a large drawer on the right side rather than cabinet doors. I figured it is easier to use the drawer than to dig in the back of the cabinet for something.Roswell, GALarge BGE -
Thanks. Yeah not how we wanted to last couple of weeks to go, but still a lot to play for so we'll see. He'd better do something to turn it around or he'll be looking for a new job!GATraveller said:Like everything but the bottle opener!!
Sad to see your coach throwing in the towel before the boys have even played the game this weekend. Oh well.....best of luck with it anyway and great work on the table.Roswell, GALarge BGE -
Very nice table. Nice job on the concrete pour. Enjoy!!The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
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Great job!!!Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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I love the table and really love the concrete top, great work. What did you polish the concrete with?
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Nice piece of Tech engineering.
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I have a dual action polisher I use for waxing cars that has a Velcro backing. I bought some diamond polishing pads off Amazon. As long as you keep the rpms down and the surface wet, they worked pretty wellfeef706 said:I love the table and really love the concrete top, great work. What did you polish the concrete with?Roswell, GALarge BGE -
Sweet. I'm going to do a concrete top for mine as well with my brother's help. Whenever I get to that point...
Rowlett, Texas
Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook
The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings
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Your cedar and concrete cooking table looks really great - well done!
I viewed your post while doing some research for the outdoor kitchen that I intend to get started on in a month or two's time. I was curious about having a poured concrete work surface and having seen how good yours looks my mind is made up. My question is: can I set the BGE so that it fits exactly into the concrete or does this run the risk of breaking the Egg when it heats up and expands? I've noticed that most fitted worktops have a narrow space between the edge of the BGE and the worktop. Is this a necessity to stop the Egg cracking? If so, how much space should I give between the BGE and the worktop? I would like to have the "fitted kitchen finish" with the BGE flush to the counter but of course not if it ends up breaking my BGE.
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Great post, thanks for sharing! I'm definitely jealous! I bet that concrete top was heavy.
LBGE
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Damn good, rat.LBGE w/PID temp control and many extras. "Cookin' right ain't got no end".
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Looks great!LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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Like it all but the bottle opener! I'm just on the Southside of Atlanta and I'd love to check out that tabletop! I've been considering doing something like that as well!
LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014
Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies! #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!
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I'm seriously impressed. A fine quality build. Makes my table look like it was built by a caveman.
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Really great table. I always get fired up when I see a post about a new table build. They are my favorite posts.=======================================
XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
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Well my mind is made up - when I redo my table it'll be a concrete top. Looks great!Dustin - Macon, GA
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Great job!
Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
Floyd Va
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