Never Cut Wood... But built a Table (w/pics) - Page 2

stephan · 03-15-2013, 06:00 PM

looks like a fine job to me.

JMSetzler · 03-15-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fingerlickin'

Looks good man, the hardest part is lifting the thing in the hole. You have a plan for that yet? A pot lifter is ideal.

I have two other guys who will help me lift the Big Joe in whenever I get ready to do that.

JMSetzler · 03-15-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoothsmoke

You're going to need some help to put her in for sure!! The build looks great! What color stain you have in mind?

I'm still undecided if I'm going to stain it at all. I used pressure treated lumber, so this stuff would have to dry for 3-4 weeks before having stain applied. Sometime over the next two days I have to decide if I want to put the grill in the table or wait a month to stain it and then put it into production. Tough decision...

Smoothsmoke · 03-15-2013, 06:40 PM

Tough decision indeed! At least you have other grills to use if you indeed decide to stain.

speers90 · 03-15-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JMSetzler

I'm still undecided if I'm going to stain it at all. I used pressure treated lumber, so this stuff would have to dry for 3-4 weeks before having stain applied. Sometime over the next two days I have to decide if I want to put the grill in the table or wait a month to stain it and then put it into production. Tough decision...

I build decks for a living so I am more familiar with treated wood than one needs to be, it will dry regardless of whether it gets wet or not. There is no need to keep it dry. The boards are able to get air movement on all sides now, you will be surprised how fast they dry out.

I have materials delivered on Fridays, by the time I start the deck on Monday the boards that are on the outside of the lumber pile are relatively dry. The ones in the middle are still saturated and much heavier.

JMSetzler · 03-15-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by speers90

I build decks for a living so I am more familiar with treated wood than one needs to be, it will dry regardless of whether it gets wet or not. There is no need to keep it dry. The boards are able to get air movement on all sides now, you will be surprised how fast they dry out.

I have materials delivered on Fridays, by the time I start the deck on Monday the boards that are on the outside of the lumber pile are relatively dry. The ones in the middle are still saturated and much heavier.

So you think it would be OK to go ahead and stain this table? This table 'should' never get rained on so getting wet from weather is not a real issue but I would love to stain it with something like the Australian Timber Oil that Lowes sells...

Titch · 03-15-2013, 07:30 PM

Nice looking build mate.
You may be happy to know, that some of us that use wood a lot. still cut short
Be interested to see it when its stained and installed.

fingerlickin' · 03-15-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JMSetzler

I have two other guys who will help me lift the Big Joe in whenever I get ready to do that.

Nice three people is a good idea. I only had two so we ended up lowering it into the hole on a heavy beach towel, then wriggled the towel out at the end. Just be careful.

HookedOnQ · 03-15-2013, 07:41 PM

For ur first id say u did a fine job

speers90 · 03-15-2013, 07:44 PM

I apologize, I misunderstood. I thought you were worried they wouldn't dry if they were exposed to weather.

You do need to wait a while to stain it, but that depends how wet the boards were to start with. Did you notice any moisture squeezing out of the boards when you cut or screwed them?

Hoss · 03-15-2013, 07:52 PM

That is a fine looking table JM.Thanks for sharing.Best of luck on cutting out the hole for your cooker.

cholloway · 03-15-2013, 08:19 PM

Good start so far.
My problem is, once I begin a project, I can't stop to take pics.
Just like the refurb on the Bandera I got. Pretty much finished up today but, no pics to show the progress from "before" to "after". No patience.

JMSetzler · 03-15-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by speers90

I apologize, I misunderstood. I thought you were worried they wouldn't dry if they were exposed to weather.

You do need to wait a while to stain it, but that depends how wet the boards were to start with. Did you notice any moisture squeezing out of the boards when you cut or screwed them?

I noticed that once or twice when I was putting the decking screws in the 1 1/4 x 6 boards on the table top.

speers90 · 03-15-2013, 08:39 PM

Sounds like it will be a couple of weeks then.

garzanium · 03-15-2013, 09:30 PM

Man...I've cut QUITE A BIT of wood and metal (My neighbors have to love me..there is a grinder,chopsaw, welder or circular saw blaring every weekend almost) my build would probably look half as good as that lol.

03-15-2013, 06:40 PM	#19
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03-15-2013, 07:30 PM	#22
Titch somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-17-12 Location: South East Victoria Australia Name/Nickname : Titch :-)	Nice looking build mate. You may be happy to know, that some of us that use wood a lot. still cut short Be interested to see it when its stained and installed. __________________ Some people are like a Slinky-not really good for anything, but still , you can't help smiling when you shove them down the stairs.:becky:

03-15-2013, 07:41 PM	#24
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03-15-2013, 07:44 PM	#25
speers90 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-28-11 Location: Waconia, MN	I apologize, I misunderstood. I thought you were worried they wouldn't dry if they were exposed to weather. You do need to wait a while to stain it, but that depends how wet the boards were to start with. Did you notice any moisture squeezing out of the boards when you cut or screwed them? __________________ Ryan The Beast: 500 Gallon Homemade Reverse Flow [url]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=187401[/url] Weber 22" Cajun Fryer FF2
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03-15-2013, 08:19 PM	#27
cholloway Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-10-11 Location: East of Atlanta, GA. Name/Nickname : Colin	Good start so far. My problem is, once I begin a project, I can't stop to take pics. Just like the refurb on the Bandera I got. Pretty much finished up today but, no pics to show the progress from "before" to "after". No patience. __________________ Colin - "Drinking alcohol can cause memory loss... or worse, memory loss" New Braunfels Hondo Offset New Braunfels Bandera (Refurbished & Improved) Char-Broil 450 (Purchased new in 1981) 1996 Blue Weber SS Performer Weber charcoal Go-Anywhere 2 Weber SJSs & modified stock pot Mini-WSM Weber rotisserie, Rib-O-Lator & Smokenator system Blackstone Tailgater Combo & STOK Island gasser

03-15-2013, 06:00 PM	#16
stephan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: lake grove, new york	looks like a fine job to me.

03-15-2013, 07:52 PM	#26
Hoss Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-31-09 Location: Hernando,MS	That is a fine looking table JM.Thanks for sharing.Best of luck on cutting out the hole for your cooker.

03-15-2013, 08:39 PM	#29
speers90 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-28-11 Location: Waconia, MN	Sounds like it will be a couple of weeks then. __________________ Ryan The Beast: 500 Gallon Homemade Reverse Flow [url]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=187401[/url] Weber 22" Cajun Fryer FF2

03-15-2013, 09:30 PM	#30
garzanium Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-13-13 Location: Central Tx	Man...I've cut QUITE A BIT of wood and metal (My neighbors have to love me..there is a grinder,chopsaw, welder or circular saw blaring every weekend almost) my build would probably look half as good as that lol. __________________ Backwoods Fatboy-profile for cart build link,Weber OTG,Weber Smokey Joe, Maverick 732,Tan Thermapen