Cutting Table/Work Area

rugbyguytx · 08-19-2013, 12:35 PM

So here's the deal. One of my side ventures is with a tailgating team in the area. We do it up huge and usually have around 150-200 people join us every home game and 2-3 of us are usually cooking, cutting, serving. As the season kicks off again, we are starting to remember why those small while folding tables suck for food prep. Lay the cut-mat down and a cutting board on top, drop the food down and start carving, chopping, cutting, etc. The height of the table kills the back and I would like to find/build something that would work for prep and carving/chopping, be able to put a logo on it if necessary and maybe have some storage on it.

Anyone built something that would work you could share pics of or maybe there is something out there already built?

Whatcha guys think?

Mark · 08-19-2013, 12:54 PM

Get some heavy wall PVC pipe for the table legs to fit into to achieve whatever height you need.

Ole Man Dan · 08-19-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rugbyguytx

So here's the deal. One of my side ventures is with a tailgating team in the area. We do it up huge and usually have around 150-200 people join us every home game and 2-3 of us are usually cooking, cutting, serving. As the season kicks off again, we are starting to remember why those small while folding tables suck for food prep. Lay the cut-mat down and a cutting board on top, drop the food down and start carving, chopping, cutting, etc. The height of the table kills the back and I would like to find/build something that would work for prep and carving/chopping, be able to put a logo on it if necessary and maybe have some storage on it.

Anyone built something that would work you could share pics of or maybe there is something out there already built;
Whatcha guys think?

I planned to build a table, then I found stainless steel tables at Fast Fixins and bought a tall table thats 4'X 22".

I'm tall so I have felt your pain...

bkleinsmid · 08-19-2013, 01:06 PM

I hear you about the low back......tables good to eat at are not good to work at.
I found a set of folding, adjustable length, metal saw horses at Lowes some time back. I grabbed a used hollow core door and screwed the horses to it and glued some cheap flooring to the top side. When it is folded up and laying in the bed of the truck, it is only about 4 or 5 inches tall. When I open it up to use, the legs will stand up well past 40". This will not give you any storage space but it is very easy to move and store.

Brad

Teamfour · 08-19-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

Get some heavy wall PVC pipe for the table legs to fit into to achieve whatever height you need.

^^^^^This.

ssbbqguy · 08-19-2013, 02:21 PM

We use lots of the wire shelf rolling storage carts from costco or sam's. They're reasonable and allow banners and storage right where we are. Makes loading that much easier. Steve.

GMDGeek · 08-19-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

Get some heavy wall PVC pipe for the table legs to fit into to achieve whatever height you need.

I use Lifetime tables with 6" PVC pipes for leg extensions. Works awesome and my back thanks me for it. And I use disposable cutting boards on top.

I explored building my own table and getting stainless steel but dang that got expensive.

caseydog · 08-19-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

Get some heavy wall PVC pipe for the table legs to fit into to achieve whatever height you need.

Yep. A lot of people do this...

CD

Swine Spectator · 08-19-2013, 08:49 PM

Cabela's sells some prep tables that are 37" ft high. I have been eyeballing them online, but have no firsthand experience with them.

GrillsGoneWild · 08-19-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Swine Spectator

Cabela's sells some prep tables that are 37" ft high. I have been eyeballing them online, but have no firsthand experience with them.

I saw them set up the other day in Cabela's and they look like they would do the trick. Easy clean up and sanitary.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Delux...h-All+Products

Limp Brisket · 08-19-2013, 10:55 PM

Or this.

Amazon.com: Lifetime 80161 4-Foot Commercial Adjustable Height Folding Table, Almond Tabletop with Bronze Frame: Home & Kitchen

Damn True · 08-20-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by caseydog

Yep. A lot of people do this...

CD

Ya ever have one of those moments where you think, "gee, why didn't I think to do that?"

NickTheGreat · 08-20-2013, 06:46 AM

My table's bottom brace is horizontal. But luckily has adjustable legs

Got it at Target or Sams year ago. Goes up to counter height, which is a little short for me, but better than nothing

luke duke · 08-20-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Limp Brisket

Or this. Amazon.com: Lifetime 80161 4-Foot Commercial Adjustable Height Folding Table, Almond Tabletop with Bronze Frame: Home & Kitchen

These work well. I use one at home. They sell them at Sam's.

We use a metal table at the tailgate.

08-19-2013, 12:35 PM	#1
rugbyguytx Got Wood. Join Date: 04-20-08 Location: Missouri City, Texas	Cutting Table/Work Area So here's the deal. One of my side ventures is with a tailgating team in the area. We do it up huge and usually have around 150-200 people join us every home game and 2-3 of us are usually cooking, cutting, serving. As the season kicks off again, we are starting to remember why those small while folding tables suck for food prep. Lay the cut-mat down and a cutting board on top, drop the food down and start carving, chopping, cutting, etc. The height of the table kills the back and I would like to find/build something that would work for prep and carving/chopping, be able to put a logo on it if necessary and maybe have some storage on it. Anyone built something that would work you could share pics of or maybe there is something out there already built? Whatcha guys think?

08-19-2013, 12:54 PM	#2
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO: 38.786730,-90.642551 Name/Nickname : Mark	Get some heavy wall PVC pipe for the table legs to fit into to achieve whatever height you need. __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality.

08-19-2013, 08:49 PM	#9
Swine Spectator is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-04-12 Location: NOVA via NOLA Name/Nickname : David	Cabela's sells some prep tables that are 37" ft high. I have been eyeballing them online, but have no firsthand experience with them. __________________ Shirley 24" x 60", 26" OTG, 22" WSM, (Former pits: Klose 20" x 48", New Braunfel's El Dorado) - "There's nothing magical about 225°, except waking up earlier and eating later." - DaveAlvarado - "You talk about burning lots of wood like it’s a bad thing..." - Gimmethecash Certified IMBAS MOINK Baller!

08-19-2013, 10:55 PM	#11
Limp Brisket Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-20-09 Location: Native Texan	Or this. Amazon.com: Lifetime 80161 4-Foot Commercial Adjustable Height Folding Table, Almond Tabletop with Bronze Frame: Home & Kitchen Amazon.com: Lifetime 80161 4-Foot Commercial Adjustable Height Folding Table, Almond Tabletop with Bronze Frame: Home & Kitchen __________________ Custom Pig Rotisserie, KCBS CBJ, Ace Of Spades BBQ Team

08-20-2013, 06:46 AM	#13
NickTheGreat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-08-12 Location: Iowa	My table's bottom brace is horizontal. But luckily has adjustable legs Got it at Target or Sams year ago. Goes up to counter height, which is a little short for me, but better than nothing __________________ 18.5" WSM ; 22" Kettle ; Weber E-330 ; Weber Q200 (for tailgating), Weber Performer

08-19-2013, 01:06 PM	#4
bkleinsmid Got Wood. Join Date: 11-02-11 Location: Penn Valley, CA	I hear you about the low back......tables good to eat at are not good to work at. I found a set of folding, adjustable length, metal saw horses at Lowes some time back. I grabbed a used hollow core door and screwed the horses to it and glued some cheap flooring to the top side. When it is folded up and laying in the bed of the truck, it is only about 4 or 5 inches tall. When I open it up to use, the legs will stand up well past 40". This will not give you any storage space but it is very easy to move and store. Brad

08-19-2013, 02:21 PM	#6
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo.	We use lots of the wire shelf rolling storage carts from costco or sam's. They're reasonable and allow banners and storage right where we are. Makes loading that much easier. Steve.