Table build for medium egg

BobDanger

Going to build a table for my MGE pretty much using scrap wood I have.

What's the best with, height ad length? I want to make it wide enough to leave my camp chef ranger 2 burner on top and still have space to use when cooking.

Would love some advice.

Thanks.

SaintJohnsEgger

Probably the best thing to do is look around at pictures of the BGE and find one you like then copy that build. Measurements can be found on line and are important for things like the hole size and the height of the lower shelf. Beyond that its all a matter of personal  taste.

kaybee

Start with the basic Medium dimensions shown here and modify to suit your purpose. There are lots of alternative table plans that you should be able to find with a bit of searching but these are the key dimensions you need.

One caution, the note at the bottom of the plans implies that you can put the Egg directly on a paver. DON'T do that, you still need an air gap provided by the small ceramic step legs or something similar.

kaybee

kaybee said:

Start with the basic Medium dimensions shown here and modify to suit your purpose. 

Duh, brain fart - shown here: 
http://www.biggreenegg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BGE-TP-MEDIUM.pdf

BobDanger

So 13” is what is needed to the bottom of the egg...I’ll need to add for stand foot stand and paver?

Woodchunk

68" X 36" X 34" tall with casters
from top of table to bottom of grill 11 1/2", then table nest, stone
egg opening is 19"

Woodchunk

Woodchunk said:

68" X 36" X 34" tall with casters
from top of table to bottom of grill 11 1/2", then table nest, stone
egg opening is 19"

Woodchunk

BobDanger

Woodchunk said:

Thank you.

that is pretty close to what I have drawn up. I’m thinking base table 54” long, 30” wide.

table top 58” long, 32” wide.

ill cut the legs 28” and add casters...that will get it up to about 32” after the top is on.

just want to get the egg depth right. I just ordered the 4 leg nest and want to put a paver under it.

RRP

SaintJohnsEgger said:

Probably the best thing to do is look around at pictures of the BGE and find one you like then copy that build. 

I agree!
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/TableGallery/tables.htm

BobDanger

Do you guys think 15” is too high for the bottom table when I add a 1 1/2 paver stone and a table nest?

Woodchunk

BobDanger said:

Do you guys think 15” is too high for the bottom table when I add a 1 1/2 paver stone and a table nest?

No. Depends on how tall you are. Took some more measurements for you
to lower table 19"
to table top 34"
to felt line 39"
casters are 4"

all measurements taken from the bottom of casters up. My paver is 1 1/2 and the nest adds about 2"+

BobDanger

Thanks Chuck.

Do you think if I lower the base from 15” to 17”...lowering the egg in the hole and keeping the 19” cut out I would be okay?

Woodchunk

BobDanger said:

Thanks Chuck.

Do you think if I lower the base from 15” to 17”...lowering the egg in the hole and keeping the 19” cut out I would be okay?

Yes