Mahogany Table Build -- Some Final Pics

Ridgehunter

Wow! Beautiful table! Nice job!

doubleapex

Kent8621 said:

thats nice, make sure you get some sort of air gap under the egg before the paver.  you have created a heat sync just sitting it on the paver i would hate to see you ignite that amazing table.

So here's the thing...I did think this through quite a bit.

I'm not using pavers.  These are insulating fire bricks, so they do not get hot.  I've felt the bricks and wood below after a 350-400 degree cook and it was cool to the touch.  The bottom of the egg was still very hot.  Also, the small gaps between the fire bricks line up with the gaps in the wood--that area has a large air gap...theoretically at least.

The reason I've gone this route is, I  don't want to raise the egg any higher.

Still think this is unsafe?

doubleapex

Table is awesome, how do we get a bottle of the van winkle?

You definitely have to know someone...!  

Kent8621

i would personally ditch the bricks completely and just use the air gap of a table nest and it wouldn't adjust your height.  if the bricks were cool to the touch, just check underneath everything if you decide to leave the bricks, 

doubleapex

Kent8621 said:

i would personally ditch the bricks completely and just use the air gap of a table nest and it wouldn't adjust your height.  if the bricks were cool to the touch, just check underneath everything if you decide to leave the bricks, 

so the table next raises the egg 1.75 inches, and the bricks are 1 inch.  Almost twice as high haha.  

In all seriousness, I know I need to keep an eye on it.  If the wood is getting to hot I'll have to make a change for sure.

yzzi

doubleapex said:

Table is awesome, how do we get a bottle of the van winkle?

You definitely have to know someone...!  

Pleasure to meet you lol!

nolaegghead

The insulated fire bricks should be fine.  Keep an eye on it if you do pizza. 

EagleIII

Pretty darn sweeeeeet! A work of art!

stlcharcoal

AWESOME!!!  What's the tall door nect to the cooler door for?  Plate Setter?

Also, get a table nest so you don't burn that thing to the ground.  Put a big floor tile underneath it to be extra safe.  That paver isn't an insulator, it's a conductor.

RajunCajun

Man, that is one fine table.  Very nice fit and finish.  Superb!

BeerMike

Wow!  😮 

JRWhitee

Beautiful.

Markarm4119

Beautiful table did you use pocket hole jig & screws ?

JNDATHP

Absolutely beautiful!

Toxarch

Great looking table. Nice job.

KiterTodd

Beautiful table.

I agree, put an air gap under the egg, and then put something fire proof under the air gap (granite slab, tile, fire bricks, etc.)  I have seen dozens and dozens of pictures of people who swear by their setup, and then when they disassemble it to move they find a big burn patch under their insulating layer.  And yes, some have caused fires.  Just be safe, throw an air gap in.  If the egg raises up an inch, it's not awful.  It'll give you a little more of an air gap between the side of the egg and your table as well.

But again, gorgeous work.  Thanks for sharing it.

JohnEggGio

That really is beautiful- suitable for a living room...too nice for my (sloppy) style of cooking.  I’d have grease everywhere within a week.

speed51133

doubleapex said:

flynduc said:

Wow, beautiful table!  Where is the order form located so that I can place my order, ha?

$5k plus shipping.  Let me know when you want it haha

so only 3 grand without the built-in cooler????

doubleapex

stlcharcoal said:

AWESOME!!!  What's the tall door nect to the cooler door for?  Plate Setter?

Also, get a table nest so you don't burn that thing to the ground.  Put a big floor tile underneath it to be extra safe.  That paver isn't an insulator, it's a conductor.

I have my tools hanging inside there and the plate setter.

I'm not using pavers.  These are insulating fire bricks, so they do not get hot.  I've felt the bricks and wood below after a 350-400 degree cook and it was cool to the touch.  The bottom of the egg was still very hot.  Also, the small gaps between the fire bricks line up with the gaps in the wood--that area has a large air gap...theoretically at least.

doubleapex

Markarm4119 said:

Beautiful table did you use pocket hole jig & screws ?

Yes... lots and lots of those.  That's the only way I could build this without any visible screws! 

doubleapex

speed51133 said:

doubleapex said:

flynduc said:

Wow, beautiful table!  Where is the order form located so that I can place my order, ha?

$5k plus shipping.  Let me know when you want it haha

so only 3 grand without the built-in cooler????

The cooler is only $300.  Removing the pull out drawer would probably save another $100 (because you still need a cabinet door).  So, $4,600 without the built in cooler

speed51133

I know. I was commenting on just in the process of yeti coolers 😛