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MiniMax question

SaintJohnsEgger
SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
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I'm aware of all the warnings and issues surround putting an Egg on to wood and the need for  pavers or a nest and pavers etc.

But does that also apply to the MIniMax? Is the metal stand on the MInMax sufficient? I know it was designed to be portable and to be used on tailgates and at campsites etc. So can it be set on a wood table as is or is there still a need for pavers etc.?

Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
MiniMax 04/17
Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    Mine lives on a wood table. Please don't jinx it. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,839
    I'd say you're fine.  Mine stays on my stainless table by itself.  Plus you'll probably mod the feet to one of the many examples shared here on the site once the factory rubber pads wear out.  That will provide more of an air gap as well.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
    Mine is in a large egg nest on plywood with no problem.

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    Thanks. That is what I needed to know.

    I'm also interested in any mods you guys have done.

    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,839
    Mods:
    1. Make sure you have the new nest handles.
    2. Bend the corners of the bottom vent door.
    3. New feet pads will happen eventually.
    4. Hold off on platesetter and order woo/stone.
    5. I added a KAB to increase airflow.

    There are several threads detailing all of the above in great detail.

    Cheers!
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • Stormbringer
    Stormbringer Posts: 2,480
    SaintJohnsEgger said:
    Thanks. That is what I needed to know.

    I'm also interested in any mods you guys have done.

    I built a DIY second level for cooking. Few nuts, bolts and washers, plus a SS grid for a mini BGE. This pic has the top level firmly attached with bolts and washers both sides, but you can just rest it on the top grid.



    There some more stuff here:

    https://www.thecooksdigest.co.uk/2016/10/29/two-level-raised-cooking-in-a-big-green-egg/

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    | Cooking and blogging with a Large and Minimax in deepest, darkest England-shire
    | My food blog ... BGE and other stuff ... http://www.thecooksdigest.com
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    Thanks @Stormbringer
     I'm definitely going to have to go the DYI route once I get this Egg. I'm also going to have to start cooking most of the evening meals as part of my deal.

    But I enjoy smoking on my LBGE and I'm sure  will love grilling/cooking on the MM.
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
    I like my small egg a lot better than my mini max! have both in a nest easy to move around, small holds a lot more lump. Max is very heavy for one person to carry very far, small rolls in nest from place to place. I ratchet strap the egg to nest when rolling over rough terrain. Just my 2 cents.

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    YEMTrey said:
    Mods:
    1. Make sure you have the new nest handles.
    2. Bend the corners of the bottom vent door.
    3. New feet pads will happen eventually.
    4. Hold off on platesetter and order woo/stone.
    5. I added a KAB to increase airflow.

    There are several threads detailing all of the above in great detail.

    Cheers!
    #4. Thats my plan. Big fan of the Woo on my LBGE and use it more that I do the AR. I like that it gives me raised direct cooking too. Can't do that with the PS.

    My Ace wants $69 for the PS but CGS wants $71 for the Woo and pizza stone plus shipping. Well worth it in my book.
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
    Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group


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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,696
    My MM, which sits in its nest upon a newly-finished cedar table, left a trace on the finish of the wood after only a few months of use. The table is not singed; the finish is just blemished. I now employ a ceramic tile under the nest.
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