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Advice for 2XL on top of granite countertop

Arminho
Arminho Posts: 14
edited July 2022 in EggHead Forum
Outdoor kitchen is almost finished and the 2XL will be in the middle as pictured, on top of granite countertop. I don't want to put the 375+lb egg directly on the countertop, and know I need airflow below it. Is the BGE table nest the only option to elevate it a little, or are there other esthetic solutions that will raise my egg an inch or so off the countertop? Would also stay away from paver etc. 
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance


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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,902
    You could certainly reinvent the table nest with the help of a metal fab shop.  Design something cool and get it powder coated.  
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,902
    Cool set up by the way! 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,339
    You could see if you could track down some old BGE feet or buy and paint some terracotta ceramic planter feet from Lowes. 


    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Arminho
    Arminho Posts: 14
    kl8ton said:
    You could certainly reinvent the table nest with the help of a metal fab shop.  Design something cool and get it powder coated.  

    That's a great idea. Thanks for the advice. I'll post a picture of the finished product when it's done. Got power out there recently and got 4 recessed LED lights above so I'm not smoking or grilling in the dark. I'm just ready to use the kitchen and drink a couple of cold ones. 
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  • QDude
    QDude Posts: 1,063
    I don't think you need an air gap under the XL.  Does your manual say that it is needed?

    Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.

    XL BGE and a KBQ.

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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,902
    Arminho said:
    kl8ton said:
    You could certainly reinvent the table nest with the help of a metal fab shop.  Design something cool and get it powder coated.  

    That's a great idea. Thanks for the advice. I'll post a picture of the finished product when it's done. Got power out there recently and got 4 recessed LED lights above so I'm not smoking or grilling in the dark. I'm just ready to use the kitchen and drink a couple of cold ones. 
    Lift the thing up a couple inches and get some LED underglow!   :smile:
      
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    kl8ton said:
    Arminho said:
    kl8ton said:
    You could certainly reinvent the table nest with the help of a metal fab shop.  Design something cool and get it powder coated.  

    That's a great idea. Thanks for the advice. I'll post a picture of the finished product when it's done. Got power out there recently and got 4 recessed LED lights above so I'm not smoking or grilling in the dark. I'm just ready to use the kitchen and drink a couple of cold ones. 
    Lift the thing up a couple inches and get some LED underglow!   :smile:
      

    And use an Arduino to hook up a temp. probe to read whatever temp one wants - food internal, grate temp, dome temp, etc., and use that to control the color of the LED underglow to convey info  - temp too high, temp too low, foods done, etc.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • Arminho
    Arminho Posts: 14
    QDude said:
    I don't think you need an air gap under the XL.  Does your manual say that it is needed?
    I didn't see anything about it in a manual for a 2XL. 
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    If you're worried about aesthetics, the OEM nest is black and should hardly be noticeable on those dark granite counters.  
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,678
    i remember seeing something years ago about bge not recommending the feet on the bigger eggs because of lack of support with the bigger bottom. not sure if this is still the same but might be worth a call
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • TWags15
    TWags15 Posts: 71
    Arminho said:
    kl8ton said:
    You could certainly reinvent the table nest with the help of a metal fab shop.  Design something cool and get it powder coated.  

    That's a great idea. Thanks for the advice. I'll post a picture of the finished product when it's done. Got power out there recently and got 4 recessed LED lights above so I'm not smoking or grilling in the dark. I'm just ready to use the kitchen and drink a couple of cold ones. 
    My kitchen’s been in operation for 10 months and no matter what happens from here on out, building an outdoor cooking space will go down as one of my most profound (yet hardly extreme) life upgrades. Looks/sounds like you’re really making it your own and you’ll be surprised how much you continue to dabble and add new touches long after it’s declared “finished.” Well done and congrats! Enjoy it out there, man.
    Tim
    Large BGE (2020), Outdoor Kitchen (Summer 2021)
    Aurora, IL
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,800
    If'n it was me, I'd check with your granite supplier to see if it could take that much weight
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
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    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
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  • tcampbell
    tcampbell Posts: 771
    Arminho said:
    It’s a glorious sight. 


    Very Nice. Looks awesome. 
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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,738
    Sweet setup!!! Great lighting is a huge upgrade.

    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,107
    That's awesome.  That makes the 2XL not even look that large - meaning that everything is well-proportioned.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • Mr1egg
    Mr1egg Posts: 412
    Very very nice and clean. Would love to see a 2xl in person. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,396
    Way to finish it out and provide the end result.  As above, the lighting really sets the scene.  Congrats for the entire project.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • Arminho
    Arminho Posts: 14
    Thanks! The 2XL was definitely not as heavy as I expected. Took everything out of it and just two of us moved it with no problems. 
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  • Langner91
    Langner91 Posts: 2,120
    Looks good!

    What did you end up doing?  I re-read this thread, and folks had some ideas, but I can't make out your final solution from the photos.

    Can you explain and show a closer view?
    Clinton, Iowa
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  • Arminho
    Arminho Posts: 14
    Langner91 said:
    Looks good!

    What did you end up doing?  I re-read this thread, and folks had some ideas, but I can't make out your final solution from the photos.

    Can you explain and show a closer view?
    Thanks! I wound up getting a 2XL table nest and just setting the egg on top of that. I’ll try to get a better picture tomorrow. 


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