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Table - compact vs large

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Ribhead
Ribhead Posts: 123
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I have finally decided to purchase a table - my english bulldog has a nice ribeye in his mouth last weekend after I put a tray of steaks on a lawn chair after the phone rang - I was half way thru the trex method. I didnt have enough steaks so I pryed his mouth open - pulled it out - rinsed it off and re cooked it! I think the heat cooked off any germs! btw - he choose DP 'cowlick' over 'raising the steaks'!

Anyway, this forum steered me right by suggesting a large egg over a medium. Which now I am very thankful.

Wanted to know if anyone with a compact table wishes they would have bought/built a larger table. I am really leaning towards the compact as the spot I have my egg on the deck is limited - its a perfect spot! If I went with the large it would require me to move the egg to a not so desirable area on my deck - but would work! I am thinking I would use the table to - raise the egg - allow me to set a tray on - look good and store things underneath! am I missing any other uses?

Is a compact table OK or will I need the extra space for anything! still a rookie! thks
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
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    Not sure what you mean by "compact" table. Mine's 4'-0" and I added a drop leaf on the end. Works great!
    d-leaf-1.jpg
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  • popagar0
    popagar0 Posts: 136
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    i think you got it all
    so go get that large table
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
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    I made a smaller table for my medium. The table is somewhat the size of Flashback Bob's less the extension. The size was great until I got a mini and put that in the same table.

    I like the idea of making or getting a roll around serving table about the size of Flashback Bob's to include the extension. I would like the extensions on both sides.

    GG
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  • Doug in Eggmonton
    Doug in Eggmonton Posts: 1,999
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    How is that drop leaf attached, seems like a great idea to me. I run out of room on the table cooking all the time.

    Thanks

    Doug.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,897
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    not that you asked me Doug, but I merely purchased this cutting board for my lift up table.
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    and attached with these special fold flat hinges which I recall are rated to like 120 pounds.
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    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,897
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    Bob, nice to see you back! I tried to email you the other day and it came back. So I checked with stike and he told me you moved your pencils and erasers to a new gig. Congrats!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Cajun Griller
    Cajun Griller Posts: 39
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    That is a cleaver set up! I may try to inclorporate that design into my next table.
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  • East Cobb Eggy
    East Cobb Eggy Posts: 1,162
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    For me, I need a lot of space. In fact, I have the large table, built a table for my small, and still use the rails with bricks to place hot objects like a platesetter.

    IMG_0742.jpg

    Greg
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  • Chris in Gwinnett
    Chris in Gwinnett Posts: 144
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    I agree with the majority here...a compact table doesn't give you much more space than a nest with mates. I would ask what is the primary goal, work space, stability, storage, etc. Then go from there.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,897
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    here's the source for those hinges and I see my memory was foggy - their capacity is 130 pounds not 120. http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=1690
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Hitch
    Hitch Posts: 402
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    I would make the table as big as you possibly can with the space that you have. Don't you already have an issue with a dog in waiting? If you try to balance a plate or pan of food on a compact table, you run the risk of knocking it off or just having it fall off randomly. I just got a new large table, and added an extra 18" to it to provide for more prep space. Better to have it and not need it....
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  • Unojo
    Unojo Posts: 23
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    I wished I had built a table insead of buying one. Could have built a bigger better table cheaper. In the decision/design process now. the local welding shop is estimating a frame cost for me and if that doesn't work out, I'm going to buy a 4'X30" and a 24"X30" SS table and extra 24" shelf to connect the two and set the egg on from a restaurant supply, put it together and "wall it in" on 3 sides. She who must be obeyed wants the turkey fryer and a side burner on it too.

    My suggestion is to set the egg on the feet, cook with it several times and then decide what size/type of table meets your needs.
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  • EGGARY
    EGGARY Posts: 1,222
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    I totally agree about making it as long as possible. I am almost done with my table and I am mad at myself for not making it longer. I made it as per the table plans from BGE, which is 60". I could have made it another foot. I do like the idea of a retractable table.

    Gary
    Canoga Park, Ca.
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