XL BGE Corner Modular Nest

Jbarnes

I recently acquired a BGE brand corner modular nest for my XL. I have it assembled but the assembly instructions do not mention/illustrate how to get the egg into the nest. I took the egg apart to remove it from my old wood table. The top piece for the corner nest just sits on the nest held up by some flange metal material that's welded into the nest frame. When I go to try to slide the top piece over the egg it doesn't fit down over it. It's hanging up on the raised band just below the edge where the bands for the lid sit. I did try to force it a bit but I do NOT want to force it anymore for fear of cracking the base. That's what made sense to me when placing the base into the nest - put the base in, put top of nest table over the egg and then reassemble the egg. I purchased the egg in 2016. I would assume they've kept the same molds for the eggs and it's the same dimensions as current XL egg bases. I've looked on the BGE website, YT, etc. for any info on how to get the egg into the base. The only thing I can think of is the top needs to be in the nest prior to lowering the egg base into it. If that's the case, it's going to be a pain in the rear. Just thought I'd throw it out there in case anyone had some experience or any other idea. Link to nest - https://biggreenegg.com/collections/xl-modular-system-tables-stands/products/xl-corner-modular-nest

Thanks!

alaskanassasin

Pics? I still can’t believe they get $600 for $29 worth of tin.

Legume

I've never seen them, but would have assumed you have to drop the egg in.

Buckwoody Egger

from the catalog pics at the link provided, it definitely appears that the diameter of the opening is less than the max diameter of both L and XL. so if that’s true the table top has to be on when dropping in.  confirm with measurements. 

taking the tabletop off is not typically an option for homemade wooden tables. so my guess is it’s it’s not a common question and worth noting. 

full disassembly for the xl is a good idea due to weight. for the L, i have kept the lid attached but emptied firebowl. the potlifter tool has always helped me manage the weight. 

Jbarnes

Buckwoody Egger said:

from the catalog pics at the link provided, it definitely appears that the diameter of the opening is less than the max diameter of both L and XL. so if that’s true the table top has to be on when dropping in.  confirm with measurements. 

taking the tabletop off is not typically an option for homemade wooden tables. so my guess is it’s it’s not a common question and worth noting. 

full disassembly for the xl is a good idea due to weight. for the L, i have kept the lid attached but emptied firebowl. the potlifter tool has always helped me manage the weight. 

Yeah, the more I think about it the top probably has to be on and drop the egg base in. Where I bought it they were showing me the top came off but the egg wasn’t in it. In my brain that would make it easier to put the base in. However, you’re correct you have to just drop in the base in a regular table so that’s the plan for later today I think. 😀

HannahGreeneEgg

Jbarnes said:

I recently acquired a BGE brand corner modular nest for my XL. I have it assembled but the assembly instructions do not mention/illustrate how to get the egg into the nest. I took the egg apart to remove it from my old wood table. The top piece for the corner nest just sits on the nest held up by some flange metal material that's welded into the nest frame. When I go to try to slide the top piece over the egg it doesn't fit down over it. It's hanging up on the raised band just below the edge where the bands for the lid sit. I did try to force it a bit but I do NOT want to force it anymore for fear of cracking the base. That's what made sense to me when placing the base into the nest - put the base in, put top of nest table over the egg and then reassemble the egg. I purchased the egg in 2016. I would assume they've kept the same molds for the eggs and it's the same dimensions as current XL egg bases. I've looked on the BGE website, YT, etc. for any info on how to get the egg into the base. The only thing I can think of is the top needs to be in the nest prior to lowering the egg base into it. If that's the case, it's going to be a pain in the rear. Just thought I'd throw it out there in case anyone had some experience or any other idea. Link to nest - https://biggreenegg.com/collections/xl-modular-system-tables-stands/products/xl-corner-modular-nest

Thanks!

Morning! Modular Nests are designed to accommodate both Large and XL models, with the only difference being the insert position. For the XL, the legs should be down, while for the Large, they should be up. This ensures proper placement, as the Large requires a lower position due to its deeper base, whereas the XL sits higher due to its shallower base. Attaching an example photo as well - hope this helps!