table for the smokey joe..

Looks good Monk!

That's got to be the most tricked-out Smoky Joe I've ever seen!

Looks great!!
(as long as we don't find stack extensions, charcoal baskets and tuning plates!!!??)

-YB

That's great! Free is always good. Anytime I build something I always keep thinking of things I can add to it as well. Have you thought about some hooks for utentsils?

Looks great Monk!

If you're not planning to finish it with a coat of exterior grade poly, wipe it down with mineral oil, especially the top. Pour on the oil and spread it around. Keep applying until it won't absorb any more. (I'd either paint or poly the apron and legs.)

Mineral oil is food grade and is often used for wooden cutting boards and cooking utensils. Helps protect the wood from water damage and stains. Also helps stop the absorption of grease (raw or rendered) from foods.

FWIW, I used mineral oil for the finish on a new shelf for my CG.

Handles: An easy handle is a screen door handle. Check out the door hardware section at Lowes. If memory serves, they have several sizes. A more "fancy" handle that can also serve as a towel bar can be made from two wooden shelf brackets with a section of closet rod mounted between them. (Think oversize paper towel holder mounted to the end.)

If you have the space, trick it out further with a bar sink installed on the other end. You can gain the counter space back by placing a small cutting board over the sink, when it isn't in use. Let me know if you're interested and I'll give you the info on the hardware needed to make the hookup to a garden hose.

To keep the weight down, if you decide to add a shelf, is to look into the wire shelving used for closet organizers. Or, consider using hardware cloth stapled to 1x3 shelf supports.

Again, great job on a custom home for your pit. I love to see backyard DIY projects. Thanks for sharing.

Longmill

nice job monk now you have plenty of are for the xtras

Excellent job!!!!! I bet that will come in real handy this grillin' season. Look forward to seein' it in action.


Cheers,

Dave

makes me want to buy a smokey joe just so i can build a table
for it. nice.

That's great! I'm not too handy when it comes to things like that.

Enjoy it while you can! I'm coming over.