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Cedar and concrete table almost done
GT_Egg
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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
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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.
thanks for any advice or recommendations people can share.
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