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what's a few hundred between friends...or how I spent $500 on a new modular nest

JohnfromKentucky
JohnfromKentucky Posts: 460
in EggHead Forum
$50 less than what BGE wanted on their site. Easy set up and even the cover fits. I feel much better knowing that my egg is more stable






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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Looks like it would go much farther before tipping over than the regular nest if you tied a dog to it.  (Which could be devastating)
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,631
    Nice. Over analytical here  :)  are the casters with brake diagonally opposite? 
    canuckland
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  • JohnfromKentucky
    JohnfromKentucky Posts: 460
    Canugghead said:
    Nice. Over analytical here  :)  are the casters with brake diagonally opposite? 
    I do not know. Will check later on. Are they supposed to be?
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,631
    There's no right way, just curious!
    canuckland
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Diagonal may have better rotational resistance bc the brakes are farther apart, more leverage.  In my head, at least.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,553
    Locking rigid in front, locking swivels in back. Tied to a big dog
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,631
    edited February 2023
    Also better dog resistance? like I said I'm overthunking this. OTOH if the nest is constantly moved around or pushed into/out of a tight spot then it's easier to engage/disengage the brakes when they're both in front?
    canuckland
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,631
    @stlcharcoal
    @pgprescott
    Curious how you install them for your customers? At the bbq place where I moonlighted few years ago I sold the first set of modular tables after it was released about nine months earlier IIRC. I suggested to the customer that we install the six casters (two tables connected) with two brakes in front corners and one brake in rear centre, he declined and wanted all three in front.
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Canugghead said:
    Also better dog resistance? like I said I'm overthunking this. OTOH if the nest is constantly moved around or pushed into/out of a tight spot then it's easier to engage/disengage the brakes when they're both in front?

    That's the way I always attach locking casters - both up front so they can easily be locked/unlocked when the object being moved is positioned/repositioned.


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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Canugghead said:
    @stlcharcoal
    @pgprescott
    Curious how you install them for your customers? At the bbq place where I moonlighted few years ago I sold the first set of modular tables after it was released about nine months earlier IIRC. I suggested to the customer that we install the six casters (two tables connected) with two brakes in front corners and one brake in rear centre, he declined and wanted all three in front.
    I put all the brakes on one side. Some like them in the front some in the back. Once a couple of the brakes are engaged they aren’t moving. It’s not like they are light. If they are stationary, people might want the brakes in the back so they aren’t visible. 🤷🏼‍♂️
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,757
    Since most people are going to push it up against something I'd want them accessible.  Two on the front corners is all you really need.  Could always have a 3rd in the middle or a 3rd corner you could access, but unnecessary.

    Main thing I remember about putting those together, hand tight until everything is together.  Also, the middle casters go on the egg module feet, not the side table's.  Wasn't a big fan of those, but maybe they got the quality up.  For that kind of money one could get a Challenger Spark or a @Tspud1 table.....made in the US and better build.  Again, I only messed with the first shipment of them.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Ozzie_Isaac said:

    Maybe they do need locks on all 4 wheels?
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,668
    Ozzie_Isaac said:

    As a mechanical engineer, that’s a no for me, dawg.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • 4TheGrillOfIt
    4TheGrillOfIt Posts: 741
    Love the modular nests.  The bottom grate is perfect for a hot plate setter.  
    XL BGE, Large BGE, Small BGE, Weber Summit NG                                                                                               
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  • Tspud1
    Tspud1 Posts: 1,514
    stlcharcoal said:
    Since most people are going to push it up against something I'd want them accessible.  Two on the front corners is all you really need.  Could always have a 3rd in the middle or a 3rd corner you could access, but unnecessary.

    Main thing I remember about putting those together, hand tight until everything is together.  Also, the middle casters go on the egg module feet, not the side table's.  Wasn't a big fan of those, but maybe they got the quality up.  For that kind of money one could get a Challenger Spark or a @Tspud1 table.....made in the US and better build.  Again, I only messed with the first shipment of them.

    Thanks, I always put them in front so people can get to them. If up against a wall, It may be hard to get to the back with other things next to nest/table
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,817
    Why the BGE cover?   is the new nest not rust proof?
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  • CGS
    CGS Posts: 71
    stlcharcoal said:


    Main thing I remember about putting those together, hand tight until everything is together.  Also, the middle casters go on the egg module feet, not the side table's.  Wasn't a big fan of those, but maybe they got the quality up.  For that kind of money one could get a Challenger Spark or a @Tspud1 table.....made in the US and better build.  Again, I only messed with the first shipment of them.
    EGG had production runs from two different countries, the colors where slightly off and the modular & expansion frames did not exactly align. Putting them together drove me nuts till I found the differing manufacturing countries.

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  • JohnfromKentucky
    JohnfromKentucky Posts: 460
    loco_engr said:
    Why the BGE cover?   is the new nest not rust proof?
    I had it so why not use it?
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  • ChrisgrillsSTLMO
    ChrisgrillsSTLMO Posts: 401
    nolaegghead said:
    Looks like it would go much farther before tipping over than the regular nest if you tied a dog to it.  (Which could be devastating)
    Wow, that is an old call back, I hope I am not the only one that knows that reference…

    Cheers,

    Chris
    St. Louis, MO
    Unit 1: LBGE, cedar table Unit 2:Akorn
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    edited February 2023
    ChrisgrillsSTLMO said:
    nolaegghead said:
    Looks like it would go much farther before tipping over than the regular nest if you tied a dog to it.  (Which could be devastating)
    Wow, that is an old call back, I hope I am not the only one that knows that reference…

    Cheers,

    I would be devastated if you were the only one.


    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    ChrisgrillsSTLMO said:
    nolaegghead said:
    Looks like it would go much farther before tipping over than the regular nest if you tied a dog to it.  (Which could be devastating)
    Wow, that is an old call back, I hope I am not the only one that knows that reference…

    Cheers,

    I would be devastated if you were the only one.

    No sir, as a matter of fact you are not. I instantly remembered that thread. Should we start a go-fund me now. 😋
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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  • JohnfromKentucky
    JohnfromKentucky Posts: 460
    ChrisgrillsSTLMO said:
    nolaegghead said:
    Looks like it would go much farther before tipping over than the regular nest if you tied a dog to it.  (Which could be devastating)
    Wow, that is an old call back, I hope I am not the only one that knows that reference…

    Cheers,

    Ok, I had to utilize the search function to find out what you all are talking about. Is it this thread?

    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1179202/devastated/p1


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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,670
    ^^^^ You found it...
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  • JohnfromKentucky
    JohnfromKentucky Posts: 460
    108 pages....don't think I'll be reading all of them. 

    As for those that said the modular nest was weak or whatever, I don't know. It feels solid to me. (that's what she said). I'm quite happy that we got it.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    JohnfromKentucky said:
    108 pages....don't think I'll be reading all of them. 

    As for those that said the modular nest was weak or whatever, I don't know. It feels solid to me. (that's what she said). I'm quite happy that we got it.
    Weak?  I do not think that has been a complaint I have read before.  From seeing them in person, they seem very well built and sturdy.  I really like them myself.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    JohnfromKentucky said:
    108 pages....don't think I'll be reading all of them. 

    As for those that said the modular nest was weak or whatever, I don't know. It feels solid to me. (that's what she said). I'm quite happy that we got it.
    The derail into “devastated” had nothing to do with your new nest. That looks solid as a rock. Nola was simply referencing it as the antithesis to yours and for those that remember it brought back some grins. All good
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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  • JohnfromKentucky
    JohnfromKentucky Posts: 460
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnfromKentucky said:
    108 pages....don't think I'll be reading all of them. 

    As for those that said the modular nest was weak or whatever, I don't know. It feels solid to me. (that's what she said). I'm quite happy that we got it.
    Weak?  I do not think that has been a complaint I have read before.  From seeing them in person, they seem very well built and sturdy.  I really like them myself.
    Sorry, I accidentally clicked on Dislike. I meant to click on Like
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