New Owner- feedback and question

Saltygator11

Hello all, what a great forum and opportunity to search all the capabilities of the BGE. My wife and I recently purchased a large egg and built ourselves a table for the backyard. The table was made from plans from my Father-in-law, we will sand and stain in the near future. Our first use was Super Bowl Sunday which we smoked chicken breast for smoked chicken salad and chicken wings.

At this time I currently have the table on 6in. lawn mower wheels which I have found to be not rated for the weight of the egg. Any suggestions on 6 in. wheels and where to get them that would support the weight of the table? Also how many cooks did you complete before bringing the egg to over 350 as BGE suggest you do so to allow the gasket to seal?

rockymountaineggster

I have a similar set up with my table but used 10 in hand truck pneumatic tires. I know you said you want 6 in but just another option if you don't mind going biger.

Saltygator11

Thanks, Rocky. I am hoping I can find 6 in. wheels since the table is offset 2 in. with the wheels.

10 inch wheels have to be great for going over uneven / rough surfaces.

Ozzie_Isaac

Use them till they break.  Table won't fall far if they evee do.

Btw, good call on tablw nest with paver.

bud812

Saltygator11 said:

Thanks, Rocky. I am hoping I can find 6 in. wheels since the table is offset 2 in. with the wheels.

10 inch wheels have to be great for going over uneven / rough surfaces.

Just move your axle holes up higher for the bigger wheels.

SemolinaPilchard

You could make your table a dually. Get two more wheels like you have and add them on the other side of the 2x4's next to your existing wheels.

SaintJohnsEgger

As for taking it over 300, I accidentally did that on my second or third cook. I pegged the needle on the dome thermometer. 

I haven't observed any problems related to that.

The_Stache

Such a photoshop opportunity!!! :-)

Hungry Joe

Welcome!
I like the dually idea myself. If not, do you have a Harbor Freight near you? Should be able to get any kind of wheel you might need there.

SemolinaPilchard

If you decide to put swivel wheels on the other end of the table I recommend you don't use small ones. I used some 2 or 3 inch wheels at first. Weight was not an issue, but when the wheel hit a little rock it would lock it up. I cut more off the legs and added bigger wheels.

WeberWho

Welcome! 

lousubcap

Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.

Dave in Florida

This is where I got heavy duty casters / wheels for my heavy granite top table.

http://www.grizzly.com/search?q=(casters+AND+and+AND+wheels)+OR+(casters+OR+and+OR+wheels) 

Saltygator11

Thank you for all of the help. I am putting small pieces of 2 x 4 under them at the moment when not in use which will help. Looking forward to cooking steaks on it tonight.