I think I'm ready to build a table

Smokey

<p />I thnk I can do it! I want to house both my large and mini eggs, with some storage under the mini (maybe a cabinet with doors)! Also want to have some work space between the two.[p]I think having something like JJ's table (in his honor), with open would work well! Anyone have any ideas pn overall length, wood to use etc.?[p]Smokey

StubbyQ

I would build it out of Cypress. Lasts for ever and the bugs hate it. Clear coat with Poly to keep it from turning gray.[p]Lay all the eggs out and measure around them. Work out the height, length and depth. Remember to allow for a cement block at the bottom of the egg.[p]You can get the basic plans from the BGE website and modify from there.[p]Good luck.

The Naked Whiz

Smokey,
See my ceramic FAQ for plans for tables:[p][li]FAQ[p]See my Table Gallery for photos:[p][li]Table Gallery[p]See my Build It page for running commentary and photos of the tables I built:[p][li]Build It Page[p]Good luck!
TNW

MickeyT

<p />Hey Damon,[p]I built this table last year. Nothing special, but it serves my needs and has two of the three eggs you will be housing. Mine was made of just # 2 pins and a nail gun. Holding up well in this Chi Town weather. I plan on putting a coat of paint on it, now that it has dried very well. Start to finish, just under 6 hours. Of course the bracing took 5 hours alone. [p]If I can help confuse ya, just give me a jingle.[p]Have fun man.[p]Mick

Unknown

The Naked Whiz,
One of the table surface was made out of some sort recycle for decking material. I am currious if it can handle the high heat for long smoking time?

Chrispy Bob

Smokey, Be sure and check out TNW's site for pics of lots of table variations.
I used pressure treated wood, Olympic stain, and ceramic floor tile on the top.[p]Chrispy Bob

The Naked Whiz

hho,
Which one are you referring to?
TNW

Smokey

Chrispy Bob,[p]I saw the picture of you table and it has given my some good ideas. Also saw a nice picture on the "P" site of a beautiful table, but I do not have near skilld needed to build anything that nice!

Smokey

MickeyT,[p]That is not far from what I will build. I do not have a router and the whole for the egg intimidate me quite a bit (thus, it may be like the picture I posted ...open in front).

stike

hho,
if anything, i'd worry about the short HIGH heat.[p]smoking is relatively low temp.
at smoking temps, the dome doesn't get very hot, certainly not hot enough to worry about.[p]you need clearance all the way around the egg, of about an inch or more. say inch and a half to be ultra safe.[p]and UNDER the egg, you need some non-combustible stuff. a patio block, slate, stone, whatever.[p]i'd advise against that recycled stuff cuz it's just plain odd to the touch, looks synthetic, etc.[p]but i don't think it'll melt any

Unknown

Smokey,
Depending on where you are putting the table, you might try a corner position like I built into my outdoor playroom. It worked better than I ever imagined that it would.[p]

Smokey

pivotizer,[p]That's WAY cool. There is NO WAY I could do that (it's a lack of skill thing)

Unknown

Smokey,
Smokey,
If you are building something stationary you might consider stucco. You'd be amazed just how easy and forgiving stucco is to work with (I was). When you are done, you have a fireproof, waterproof island that can survive the elements.[p]Don't get carried away like I did and blow 3 straight months of weekends - there is 12 feet more island out of photo range.

Wise One

Smokey, give me ring. I think we can design something up. I stilllike the idea of an egg crate to hous ethe eggs so that they could be transported. Maybe we should discuss this over a couple of beers.

Unknown

Smokey,
I noticed in the pitcher what looks like a Kamado along with several BGE. I am trying to choose between the two.
Any help on which is best.