Fire Hazard and Exterior Egg Temp / Table Construction

Steve-B

I am working on plans for an egg table and had a few questions. [p]What is the recommended space between a wood and the egg in table construction? How hot does the exterior of the egg get? What should I do for the bottom of the egg? I saw pictures of eggs resting on bricks and also round concrete paver stones. Is there an advantage of using one over another?

Spring Chicken

<p />SteveB,
I made my table out of cedar and used ceramic tile on top. My Egg sits on the three ceramic directly on the cedar 2X4's and I haven't had any problem with scorching or burning. I fabricated a piece of flashing material to fit under the bottom vent to catch any burning embers that pop out. It also serves as a convenient tool to rake ashes onto when cleaning the ash pit. You will note the plastic containers next to and below the Egg. They do not get hot, even when I take the Egg to 700+° searing temperatures. Although I allowed about 1/2 inch clearance around the table top and the Egg, I really don't think it is necessary. Good ventilation is important but I was able to maintain ventilation by using louvers on the doors. Works like a champ and looks good too.[p]Hope I was able to help.[p]Spring Chicken
Spring Texas USA

Mark

SteveB,
Just built a new table, gave it 1 inch air space around the Egg. Be sure to include a paver stone under the egg.
Mark

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Spring Chicken,
Das nicccccccccce

Spring Chicken

<p />Scott Borders,
Thank you... Thank you very much. (weak impersonation of Elvis) Here's the outside view depicting the louvered doors I was talking about.[p]Spring Chicken

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Spring Chicken,
God bless Texas and the USA(and Eggers). You gotta be proud!

Sundown

SteveB,[p]There has been a lot of discussion on what should go inder the Egg when it sits on a table. From previous threads it's pretty clear that the best thing to use is the little ceramic feet they give you with the Egg. I've seen pictures posted of slate, fire bricks and a host of other things that have been used to keep the tables from burning. There have been more than a few chared tables. I've had Mr. Egg up on his little feet for 5 years now and the wood under him is fine. Plenty of air circulation etc. My biggest ussue has been the occasional hot coal that will pop out of the lower vent either onto the deck or the edge of the table and one of these days I get my lazy butt down to buy a cement mat they make for the front of fireplaces - completely non flamable.