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Not a new table...something different (pic heavy)

I built a standard BGE table when I got my first Large back in 2012.  Since then, we moved and my BGE dreams got bigger.  I started scheming plans for something different.  Those plans were centered around the one Large until the MiniMax came about...I just had to have one.  Well, I like things that are balanced, and after meeting and visiting with @Mickey in Salado this year, I was determined to get a second large also.  So that brings me to the project...

I got my inspiration from www.wwoo.nl/en/.  If I could have simply purchase their stuff, I probably would have, but it appears to only be available in Europe.  It is clean and contemporary and would nicely match our house which is a "modern farmhouse" design.

My bride and I did all the work together.  She is a real trooper and supports all (ok most) of my wild ideas.

I humbly offer you the following:

Here is the formwork and rebar.  I also used sonotubes to create a void and use less concrete.

Here we have poured and finished the concrete.  It took 8.5 80lb bags.  Did I mention it was 95 degrees and about 95% humidity when we did this?  Reference earlier statement about my wife.

I setup a soaker hose and wet cured the concrete for a week to protect the finish.  Probably was not necessary, but I was not going to do anything on the project during the week anyhow...


Here I have mounted all the table nests.  The MM will sit on a Medium sized nest.  Again, I like a uniform look and it is not a big deal for me to take it in and out of the MM carrier for trips.  The texture of the concrete and the "bug holes" give it nice character I think.


I set a lead female concrete anchor in the center of each pedestal and installed a stainless steel machine screw.  I used silicone caulk at each hole because I didn't want water sitting in there.  After looking at the pic, I wish I would have also installed a stainless fender washer and nut to cover the silicone...oh well.


Here is how they look...2012 Large on right, 2015 MM in middle, and a week old Large on the left.


And another shot...I went with the Egg Mates and am pretty happy with their stability.  I am going to enhance them by replacing the junk wood BGE uses with teak sometime soon.  I am also planning on enlarging them a bit.


I set anchors and stainless steel hooks on each side of the taller pedestal for grates and accessories.


Here they are buttoned up.  I already had the BGE cover, which work pretty well for the MM.


And I wouldn't dare post all this without the obligatory bottle opener...even though I drink the majority of my beer outta cans.


So there you have it.  I acknowledge that it is not for everyone, but I hope most folks like it.

Houston, Texas
Large, MiniMax, and another Large.
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