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New XL Egg and Concrete Block table
tom_c
Posts: 21
Just got my egg about a month ago and started right away on a table/small outdoor kitchen for it. I went back and forth about a wood table or this but landed on this. Pouring my concrete countertop this weekend and will update. I used dry stacked blocks and surface bonding cement (Quikwall) to hold it together. It's been a fun project to take on and can't wait to get the egg into it!
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looks fantastic! You'll really enjoy this!
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Can you come to Salado, TX?Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now).
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Wow! Looks great - can't wait to see the finished top!
Two XL BGEs - So Happy!!!!
Waunakee, WI
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Looks really good. I never thought about just using cinder block.Can I ask where you got the SS drawers, and cabinet?Bx - > NJ ->TX!!!All to get cheaper brisket!
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Thanks, all. I'll keep updating. Oh, and I plan to tile the face and backsplash after the countertop. Lotta work! (Not to mention getting all that rock and dirt moved once it's done.
I got the cabinet at Costco.com. They have a bunch of options with drawers and doors.
http://costco.com/Urban-Islands-Stainless-Steel-Door-and-Drawer-Combination-by-Bull-Outdoor-Products.product.11329232.html
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Looks really nice, so do you have to move It? Looks pretty heavy. I guess no wind will blow it over.
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That's looks awesome. I'm jealous now. I'm waiting to build an island until I find my "forever home".
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Very nice, is that a concrete slab that the egg sits on?
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Nice... Innovative!
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Really nice! ...like the look. Looking forward to seeing your concrete top.I poured my top as well and built the structure with large retaining wall bricks.Packerland, Wisconsin
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That thing is hurricane, tornadoe, lightning, nuclear bomb proof!! Looks awesome!Peachtree City, Ga Large BGE
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Those are reinforced concrete lintels that span where the egg sits and also across the counter top over where the cabinet goes. It's got a lot of weight to it!yellowdogbbq said:Very nice, is that a concrete slab that the egg sits on?
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ChokeOnSmoke said:Really nice! ...like the look. Looking forward to seeing your concrete top.I poured my top as well and built the structure with large retaining wall bricks.
Thanks! I had your build bookmarked and debated doing something similar. Yours gave me the idea to do the concrete countertop though. I'll be doing a pour in place rather than flip over method. I'm going for the more rustic look and also figured flipping over a 500+ pound slab would be difficult. -
Pouring the concrete top today. Wish me luck!
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Good luck, Tom! Looks like you know what you're doing, sure it will turn out great.tom_c said:Pouring the concrete top today. Wish me luck!No doubt 500 lbs would be a big challenge to flip. I did mine in 2 pieces so I'm guessing the were 200lbs and 300lbs a piece.Packerland, Wisconsin -
If you don't mind me asking, how much will this table cost when finished?XL bge, Mini max & 36 BS Griddle.
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Looks great! Hope it all goes great with your concrete top.XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG
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I don't mind:EggHeadinFlorida said:If you don't mind me asking, how much will this table cost when finished?
Slab: around $30 worth of concrete
Block: $200
Quikwall: $70
Countertop supplies: $100
Plus the cabinet, which I considered a splurge. The whole hobby is a splurge I guess.
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Here's the top still wet. It's a bit rougher than I planned but gives the natural stone look. Will pop the forms off tomorrow.
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Lookin good!tom_c said:Here's the top still wet. It's a bit rougher than I planned but gives the natural stone look. Will pop the forms off tomorrow.Packerland, Wisconsin -
Looking good! What's the disc from Lowes? Something you cut or right off the shelf?XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG
Bay Area, CA -
1" foam board... Cut it out and stacked three together then used liquid nails to glue some vinyl baseboard molding to give it a smooth finish.R2Egg2Q said:Looking good! What's the disc from Lowes? Something you cut or right off the shelf?
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Nice! A very creative solution.XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG
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Bookmarked!!! Looks awesome did you just trowel the surface bonding or how is it done?
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Very nice, can't wait to see the finished product.
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Really can't wait to see the final product.Bx - > NJ ->TX!!!All to get cheaper brisket!
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Yes, just troweled it on, about an eighth of an inch.setdahook said:Bookmarked!!! Looks awesome did you just trowel the surface bonding or how is it done?
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Another long day. Slurry coating to fill the gaps next and then tiling the face. Last step will be acid staining the top and then it's done!
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One sweet table sir, very nice job. So do you polish the top? I love it.
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