Modular Nest Puchase

Deadskins48

I finally decided to buy the two unit modular nest, and, expect delivery from Atlanta to CVille on Friday May 18.  This will replace my 15 year old table, after 4 moves.  Hopefully, my large egg will like it’s new home for another 15 years.

johnnyp

Very cool.  I've only had a chance to see one section in person.  Please post the pics once installed.

blasting

You'll be the first on here, I think.  Looking forward to your review.

Kevinboatright

In, to see how this turns out.  

Deadskins48

Off to my deck to rip up my grill, which has managed to rust out after six years.

Beavercreek_Smoker

Would it be rude to ask how much each section costs? 

Deadskins48

Costs are complicated as it is a base cost of $439, plus costs for wheels and extension.  I would just ask your local dealer.  Acme Stove in CVille had a fully assembled one they could have sold me.  But, I ordered it new Wed and am picking up now.

stlcharcoal

The sections are less, but then you have to buy the inserts......acacia, distressed acacia, ss wire, or solid ss.  The egg base comes with a wire rack

Everything comes with adjustable feet.  The casters are extra.

Aviator

@deadskins, did you get it? Pics? comments?
Saw on in my store today and liked it. Paid for it and they will bring it on tuesday. Ill let them lift my egg and place it onto to the new nest. 

stlcharcoal

Sold one today.  List price, you're going to be into for a grand before the tax.

That's the egg table, expansion table, three wood inserts (comes with one wire), and the casters.  Not sure if they're coming out with a cover, but the dome cover / shower cap is a good option for now.

JohnInCarolina

BGE Corporate might as well just start printing money.

CTMike

stlcharcoal

CTMike said:

Jeremiah

Wait, that's a grand? yeah, that's gonna be a whole lotta nope for this guy. 

JustOneOfTheGuys

But that includes the three pallets of Rockwood in the back, right?!?!  

stlcharcoal

JustOneOfTheGuys said:

But that includes the three pallets of Rockwood in the back, right?!?!  

Yep all of it.

That's actually 6 pallets of smoking wood chips.....apple, cherry, hickory, pecan, peach, and sugar maple (and another full pallet on the shelf.)  8 large, 8 Minimaxs, 3 XL's, a medium, and whatever is on that pallet (looks like a case of BugASalts and some BBQ Dragons).  

Jeremiah said:

Wait, that's a grand? yeah, that's gonna be a whole lotta nope for this guy. 

Yeah I was surprised too when I added it all up.  There's pretty nice though.  When you figure the XL acacia tables and you add the cover and maintenance, they're a couple hundred more (which is not much more than a XL nest, mates, and cover.)  Kind of expensive for the Large, but not crazy for the XL.....IMHO.

Deadskins48

Back from vacation, finally move my egg to it’s final resting place.

Hooter

I like your setup Deadskins48!

blasting

Jeremiah said:

Wait, that's a grand? yeah, that's gonna be a whole lotta nope for this guy. 

That's the curse of being a handy guy. 

To purchase myself, nah - way to much.  If I had made it, well - a grand seems a little light.

OldSkool

Just bought the exact same setup for my XL. Hoping to have time to assemble before July 4th. Thanks for sharing the pic, it helped me to make my mind up.

Cheers!

logchief

Deadskins48 said:

Back from vacation, finally move my egg to it’s final resting place.

Looks like a dead player table in the background.

Canugghead

@stlcharcoal
I'm wondering if an extra set of casters in the middle is needed to distribute weight evenly, or is that overkill?

pgprescott

Canugghead said:

@stlcharcoal
I'm wondering if an extra set of casters in the middle is needed to distribute weight evenly, or is that overkill?

That’s how I’ve set ours up. Now I wonder if I need the wheels on the center. Lol

stlcharcoal

Canugghead said:

@stlcharcoal
I'm wondering if an extra set of casters in the middle is needed to distribute weight evenly, or is that overkill?

BGE doesn't have them in the directions.  You could always add them if you felt you needed them though.  You would put them on the egg side.  It's pretty solid without them.  However, their pics on the website show it with wheels in the middle.

Aviator

Mine has wheels on all the legs. More solid.   

Deadskins48

I had the same thought about center wheels.  My BGE store in CVille actually said no, it can cause moving problems.  Once assembled, I could see that the design and heavy duty bolts and plates keep the middle rigid.  Good point though.  I just took this picture of the table after one month with egg installed, multiple moves and smokes.  Still seems the same.

pgprescott

Deadskins48 said:

I had the same thought about center wheels.  My BGE store in CVille actually said no, it can cause moving problems.  Once assembled, I could see that the design and heavy duty bolts and plates keep the middle rigid.  Good point though.  I just took this picture of the table after one month with egg installed, multiple moves and smokes.  Still seems the same.

I wouldn’t install both sets of center wheels, but rather just one set. IDK. Either way. 

stlcharcoal

Found out your supposed to install one set in the middle, on the egg side of the table.  Only problem is that it doesn't sit flat on an uneven surface.  Not sure if you really need them, but apparently supposed to have one center set.

tjv

stlcharcoal said:

Found out your supposed to install one set in the middle, on the egg side of the table.  Only problem is that it doesn't sit flat on an uneven surface.  Not sure if you really need them, but apparently supposed to have one center set.

Yes need them on all legs, egg is now selling all table casters in set of 2......because of the new modular table system.  I'm not a fan of the table modular table.

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DaveRichardson

I still think a local metal shop could beat MSRP pricing in a heartbeat....

Stormbringer

DaveRichardson said:

I still think a local metal shop could beat MSRP pricing in a heartbeat....

It certainly will in the UK. My guess is that when the tables hit our shores, they will retail for around £1100. It seems that most BGE stuff in the UK simply has the $ sign changed to a £ sign, with a bit added on, e.g. the MMX stand is $130-ish in the USA and £140 here.

So I showed the modular design to a friend who's an excellent cabinet maker and woodworker. He reckoned for £1100 he could make a table of similar spec that included a granite worktop. I'll go with that.

@TheToast / @Eoin - do you have any plans to purchase the modular tables?