New Owner- feedback and question

Saltygator11 · February 2017

Hello all, what a great forum and opportunity to search all the capabilities of the BGE. My wife and I recently purchased a large egg and built ourselves a table for the backyard. The table was made from plans from my Father-in-law, we will sand and stain in the near future. Our first use was Super Bowl Sunday which we smoked chicken breast for smoked chicken salad and chicken wings.

At this time I currently have the table on 6in. lawn mower wheels which I have found to be not rated for the weight of the egg. Any suggestions on 6 in. wheels and where to get them that would support the weight of the table? Also how many cooks did you complete before bringing the egg to over 350 as BGE suggest you do so to allow the gasket to seal?

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rockymountaineggster · February 2017

I have a similar set up with my table but used 10 in hand truck pneumatic tires. I know you said you want 6 in but just another option if you don't mind going biger.

Saltygator11 · February 2017

Thanks, Rocky. I am hoping I can find 6 in. wheels since the table is offset 2 in. with the wheels.

10 inch wheels have to be great for going over uneven / rough surfaces.

Ozzie_Isaac · February 2017

Use them till they break. Table won't fall far if they evee do.

Btw, good call on tablw nest with paver.

bud812 · February 2017

Saltygator11 said:

Thanks, Rocky. I am hoping I can find 6 in. wheels since the table is offset 2 in. with the wheels.

10 inch wheels have to be great for going over uneven / rough surfaces.

Just move your axle holes up higher for the bigger wheels.

SemolinaPilchard · February 2017

You could make your table a dually. Get two more wheels like you have and add them on the other side of the 2x4's next to your existing wheels.

SaintJohnsEgger · February 2017

As for taking it over 300, I accidentally did that on my second or third cook. I pegged the needle on the dome thermometer.

I haven't observed any problems related to that.

The_Stache · February 2017

Such a photoshop opportunity!!! :-)

Hungry Joe · February 2017

Welcome!
I like the dually idea myself. If not, do you have a Harbor Freight near you? Should be able to get any kind of wheel you might need there.

SemolinaPilchard · February 2017

If you decide to put swivel wheels on the other end of the table I recommend you don't use small ones. I used some 2 or 3 inch wheels at first. Weight was not an issue, but when the wheel hit a little rock it would lock it up. I cut more off the legs and added bigger wheels.

WeberWho · February 2017

Welcome!

lousubcap · February 2017

Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey. Above all, have fun.

Dave in Florida · February 2017

This is where I got heavy duty casters / wheels for my heavy granite top table.

http://www.grizzly.com/search?q=(casters+AND+and+AND+wheels)+OR+(casters+OR+and+OR+wheels)

Saltygator11 · February 2017

Thank you for all of the help. I am putting small pieces of 2 x 4 under them at the moment when not in use which will help. Looking forward to cooking steaks on it tonight.

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