Detailed Plans for both Large & XL Egg setups are now available on my website for this table. They are not free, but they are complete and will save you time and money. I spent many hours on the 20+ pages of plans to help you get it right the first time. More information can be found at... @t

@GrnBltSniper

3 жыл бұрын

I'm no carpenter but this design appears to have many pieces held together by screwing into the end grain. Have you considered maybe hardwood plugs? I've always heard this was a big no-no.

The moment I saw this I knew it was the one to build. The sole reason is because of the opening to slip the BGE in to the unit rather than an open hole, like you see on most tables. Your choice of cedar is great as this should last a life time. Thanks for posting this and wish me luck on this DIY project! Why anyone would dislike this table is beyond reason.

Thanks for the great idea..I already made me one for my large vision kamado

Bought your plans a couple of months ago and talked my son into building it for me. They will deliver it Sunday. Will send you a picture I think you will be impressed. He is a perfectionist as well. Can’t wait to start grilling again.

@Searedandsmoked

5 жыл бұрын

Larry Dunn awesome! sounds like you raised a good one... I look forward to seeing a few pictures!

Love things like this, mods for BBQ. Would love to see one for the insane Dragon Wok thingy.

Can you share the length, width and total height. Separately, would you mind sharing the height of just the framing (pre counter)? Looks beautiful. Thank you!

Nice job !!! Looks Great!!

@Searedandsmoked

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks... it is still in heavy use!

That is beautiful. I shared this video to my son, he has a Kamado Joe. Don't know if they are the same size our not, but I am sure he can adapt it. I have a Camp Chef so I can't use it, but I love it.

@Searedandsmoked

6 жыл бұрын

Doug6714 Thanks doug... i just purchased materials to build some doors for it this week. Time to get ready for the spring!

Nice job

I really like this. I might try to make it for my WSM smoker since right now I have no worksurfaces when I am grilling/smoking. I need a removable middle shelf it can sit on since the WSM can double as a regular kettle grill or a bullet smoker. No one has plans for WSM from my googling. Only the eggs.

@Searedandsmoked

21 күн бұрын

For the WSM, I would probably do something similar to this, except remove the shelf in the middle, and add some granite below or line everything in the center with aluminum / steel for fire protection.

I built mine out of 2x2s very strong and light ~ Nice job on your table

@Searedandsmoked

4 жыл бұрын

really? I cannot tell if you are joking or not

@426superbee4

4 жыл бұрын

For real its very strong! its 4' long 22 3/4" wide with 2"x 2" frames and legs, with 1/4" plywood on top on bottom and sides. for 2 Weber kettles 1 ~ 14" and 1 ~18" kettles and it give me about 1' on the end to set things on ~ I burn it to bring out the wood grain, give it a Western look. I'am thinking now of putting some 18" porcelain title on top

Great job

@Searedandsmoked

6 жыл бұрын

Kelly Hill thanks... happy smoking

I've grilled on a gas grill for most of my life, and as I have become more into grilling, the gas grill seems limited. I'm researching all that there is to do with charcoal, and love your grill table. Curious with the heat coming off of the grill, any worry about (fire) in general? Also could this be configured to fot a standard weber gas grill?(Not holding you to your word, just in your opinion) Looking forward to seeing all that your site offers. Thanks

@Searedandsmoked

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph... I have not had any issues with fire in the past and the wood surfaces. This is my second grill cart/island I have built and it has been fine so far. The main thing is to make sure there is a little space between the green egg and the wood... as the heat can wear and tear on the wood. Weber does not make a built in gas grill that would work well with this setup... as their built in grills are full height. But there are a bunch of other brands that make grills that would work. You just would want to buy one that has the option to purchase the insulated heat shield that mounts to the cabinet, and then the grill mounts on that. Gas grills like those are pretty pricy... so it might not be worth doing that point. If you like webers, there are a bunch of people that have mounted kettle charcoal grills in grill tables like this.

Ah this is amazing I really want to try and do it but would need to modify it a bit. I only have about 7 feet of usable space so it would need to be scaled down a bit. Would the opening work for a pitboss kamado? I’m ready to buy the plans I’m thinking not using cedar but just pine and I want to tile the counter top.

@Searedandsmoked

4 жыл бұрын

Just looking at the pit bosses... and I think it would generally work. You would probably want to buy the XL Egg size plan, that way you should have plenty of room. Other than that, I would have the pit boss on hand before building the table, so you can double check the dimensions of the opening for the grill.

Any issues with the bottom span 2x4 warping downwards from the weight? Planning a similar 8’ version and wondering if those four central (vertical) 2x4s would be better going all the way through and sitting on casters as well

@Searedandsmoked

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon... the table has held up well so far. No issues with the sagging, but you could add casters in the middle, even with out running the 2x4's all the way down. You could just double up the horizontal 2x4's and then add some blocking under them. You could also change out the 2x4's for 2x6's for the horizontal pieces to minimize potential sagging. That said... it's been good so far.

I think I'll do my with METAL, with 6" rubber cart wheels, and a SOLID SURFACE. Still thinking about it!

I like this design, nervous about that LONG 2x4 span across the bottom. Im thinking 4x4's for the vertical pieces and extending the "middle" vertical pieces all the way to the ground as well. Thoughts?

@Searedandsmoked

4 жыл бұрын

it has held up really well. definitely do what you feel is best, but the 2x4s have held up well for my own setup with the large Egg. I did use Cedar for everything, which holds its form better than pine. you can use 2x6 for the bottom frame if you want to beef it up more (which I used for the XL egg table design)

Awesome design! Any covers that you’ve found that fit this tables dimensions?

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

yes.... here is an affiliate link for the one I used for a while... it worked nice for the price... amzn.to/3dHRAJr

@DudeRanchDIY

3 жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked awesome, I’m going to buying the plans and the cover! Thanks for the reply!

Love the video. Was curious if this plan would fit a Grilla Grill Kong Kamado. I just purchased one and i think its about the size of an BGE XL. Appreciate your input. Thanks sir.

@Searedandsmoked

7 ай бұрын

If you build the table for the XL green egg, it should accommodate the Grilla Kong. The kong is a little smaller, so it should work fine. Just double check the height for the shelf it sits on, relative to the counter before building that part and you should be OK. So... any plan set on my site that says XL Kamado should be an OK starting point.

Can you tell me dimensions of table. I love this look and just covered back patio but have a specific spot where table can rest. If it is the right size I will purchase the workbook. Thanks

@Searedandsmoked

5 жыл бұрын

So the finished product is right at 7'10" x 2'9" for the large egg. Designed to get the most out of 8 ft long lumber

@collinwright6127

3 жыл бұрын

Seared and Smoked with Keegan About how much did it cost altogether?

I am building something like this for my Big Joe. Most commercial tables have a circular hole in the top of the table which creates a front rim, and I see your design choice left the front of the egg exposed without such a rim. Can I ask what led you in that direction, and post construction do you like it or wish in hindsight that you used the drop in hole design?

@Searedandsmoked

5 жыл бұрын

Scott Watkins hi there, so functionally i like the front open for a few reasons. It is easier to reach in and clean things out, as you do not have to reach as far. And it’s easier to set in place. These eggs are heavy and lowering them down through the hole can be a challenge. And lifting up even more difficult. I also had a bbq guru that would have been tough to attach to the egg if it were set too far back.

I saw all the grills you have. So when do you decide what grill to use?

@Searedandsmoked

5 жыл бұрын

havier howe So, I love the green egg for anything low and slow (brisket, ribs, pork butt). I love my weber kettle or pit barrel cooker for anything chicken. And i use my gas grill for any week night grilling for burgers, chicken breasts, and steaks

would i need to add more support for the shelf for the xl egg?

@Searedandsmoked

6 жыл бұрын

I probably would beef up the vertical supports that you hang the shelf on by inserting 2 more 2x4s. One on each side centered, so you have one more spot to attach the shelf too. The only other thing I would think about doing is beefing up the main outside framing on the bottom... Possibly doubling up the 2x4s for the two main "beams" that stretch the entire 7 ft span.

Where in the world did you find that good cedar? I traveled to Five home improvement stores just to find 16 shitty cedar 2x4s .. if you went to Lowe’s ... our Lowe’s in my area only has rough sawn 2x4s that look like they were cut for a bow and arrow

@Searedandsmoked

6 жыл бұрын

Gian testa I got lucky at our Lowe’s here in Iowa. I always have to dig through their pile quite a bit for the 1x6, but the 2x4 are usually not terrible. Most commercial lumber yards will sell to home owners too if you check

Looks great. For the tabletop, did you simply nail the boards in? Did you glue the board together (with biscuits)? Curious to try to make this table as water-tight as possible.

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

For this one, I just screwed them down, trying to keep the boards tight. If have done one with biscuits and glue. If you want a water tight table that is not too expensive, I would go that way. The other option is to build it out of 3/4" plywood, and then wrap it in Galvanized sheet metal. I have seen that done. If you want to spend more, then granite or soap stone is good.

@k3y53r5053

3 жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked Thanks for the quick response. Bought your instructions, looking forward to building it later this spring.

Thanks for the video. I purchased your plan for the sidecar table and made lots of progress today. When making the countertop do you glue all the boards together or assemble them one by one? Thanks!

@Searedandsmoked

Жыл бұрын

so, you can keep it as simple as you want or make it more complex for a more refined finished product. If you look at the different videos I have done, some I have simply screwed individual boards to the framing, making them as tight as possible to one another. Or... you can glue up a larger panel, then attach it as one piece to the framing. It really just depends how waterproof you want it on the interior.

@Foreshay

Жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked Thanks for the reply! I’ll screw the boards down individually. The table is coming along great. I can’t seem to find the Penofin anywhere near me. Can you offer an alternative? Thanks!

Que medida tiene las maderas ....???

Hi there, what was your approx cost for materials (cedar)? Thanks!

@Searedandsmoked

6 жыл бұрын

Marisa Wynne I think i ended up spending around $500 in the project.

@Jeremy_810

4 жыл бұрын

You could do something similar using cedar fence pickets. They're only 5/8" thick vs 1 1/2" but you could double them up in certain areas to create lap joints using Titebond 3. It would save a substantial amount of money w/o sacrificing much in terms of strength

I am looking at the plans for this build, I am trying to find the distance from the bottom of each leg to the bottom of the lower shelf? It seems it is about four inches or so?

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

if you purchased the plans, they are slightly different than this build. the bottom of the base frame is flush with the bottom of the legs. i changed it to maximize storage

@garywhitney2529

3 жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked yes did purchase the plans and making it flush makes sense.... Also what clear coat did you use, I am near Lake Tahoe so I get a little snow each year... Thanks again

how did this hold up with the weather if it was out and not under cover?

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

If it is not under a covered area, I would recommend covering with a grill cover. The wood will hold up alright, but the finish will fade and look bad pretty quick. The doors do not react well to a tone of moisture either. After I stopped using my original, I left it uncovered and the doors were the main thing that did not function great after some exposure. Amazon has some pretty cheap larger covers.

We’re you able to find a cover for it or did you have to have it custom made?

@Searedandsmoked

Жыл бұрын

I used this one. It held up pretty good considering it is only $100. amzn.to/3ujBSNr

I have almost completed my BGE Table. I'm not a highly experienced woodworker and I must follow the instructions that you have. I can't seem to install my doors correctly. If you refer to page 20 on the bottom left, it calls for a '1" custom ripped Cedar Mounted Flush with 2x4 backing'. I('ve installed the 2 x 4 blocking.) I can't find it in the Material cut list and it doesn't say what the length is and now I can't figure out how to install my doors. Anybody got any suggestions? I'm stuck and this was far to expensive to have it looking shabby. HELP!!

@Searedandsmoked

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Harry, send me an email if needed. My email is in the instructions. You just want to attach a piece of cedar to cover the 2x4 backing. You want the cedar to overhang the 2x4 backing, as it will make the door install difficult. You just want the cedar to be flush with the 2x4 edge. Hope that helps!

How do you determine if the shelf will hold the egg?

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

experience... and there are general standards for how far a 2x4 can span. the egg seems heavy, but realize they have built homes out of 2x4's for years. a 2 ft span is just fine. I have had zero issues with sag with tables built out of cedar.

Your wood work is superb. Did you also build the outdoor kitchen area with the covered roof?

@Searedandsmoked

4 жыл бұрын

thank you! so, I did not build the roof structure, but I designed it. that was way too much for me to take on by myself.

Why not plane your trim boards? Are you sanding after install?

@Searedandsmoked

Жыл бұрын

I actually do not own a planer, so I just do the best I can with out. When I built this, I left the rough side of the cedar facing out. In later models you can find on my channel, I have used the smooth side facing out.

How Wide is the opening for the egg?

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

for a large you want the circle to be 22”

what was the cost to build that cart??

@Searedandsmoked

8 күн бұрын

back then, about $500 probably. I little more now. If you cover it when not in use, you can use pine instead of cedar, which will save you quite a bit... but I would build out of cedar if you have the money

I am about finished, but now discovered there is a”sag” in the center, especially in the front. I’m concerned that with the weight of the Kanado Joe, the problem will increase. Our plans call for a granite top, so I really have a structural problem!

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

Does it need to be mobile, or can you place it more permanently?

nice. But I like the webber more lol.

Those top boards are going to cup 😬 looks nice though

@cfitzeo

3 жыл бұрын

good to stay the why - the boards should be installed with the end grain "smiling". Looks like at least one was installed that way. The ones that are arched very well could cup.

Those boards on top are gonna cup. You need to flip em

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

overall it held up pretty well for not creating a glued up panel

Hi, very good table. I will build a table like this in near future. Thanks for this good explanation. Sub and like from my channel. Cu Sascha

So...where are the dimensions..... nice job!

@Searedandsmoked

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks... So I recently published a detailed full set of plans you can purchase for $9.95 on my website www.searedandsmoked.com/diy-big-green-egg-table/ or you can buy it here too searedandsmoked.selz.com/

"scraping the barrel" drinking canned beer but built a cedar table for a thousand dollar grill.Gotta love first world problems.LOL.Im planning a combo table for my kamado and Blackstone griddle with a sink and cooler.Im poor or I would put a mini fridge in it.LOL.

@Searedandsmoked

5 жыл бұрын

you understand the pain and suffering one has to go through... funny comments... keep em coming!

Looking to buy some plans - like you my egg is sitting pathetically alone

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

right on.. they are fun to use... all my different plans can be found here searedandsmoked.com/grill-table-plans/

Bro made me nervous when you had the skill saw cutting right up to your wrist!

@Searedandsmoked

Жыл бұрын

no big injuries yet... but I could be more careful for sure!

Your video doesn't show any detail of how you made the frame, table top and/or finish.

@Searedandsmoked

4 жыл бұрын

when i built this i just decided to film parts as i got into the project... not taking it too seriously. then it got a lot of interest. so, i put together detailed plans you can find on my website ... searedandsmoked.com

Isn’t that a fire hazard with the cedar wood??

@Searedandsmoked

Жыл бұрын

if you use granite below it and keep a little space around the grill, its safe at low and medium temps. Never had an issue in 10 years of using this type of setup. That being said, I would not walk away from real hot cooks.

@noahmateen

Жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked Any suggestions on how to make it more safe for those hotter cooks?