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So I had some odd pieces of wood (redbud tree top and a hard maple slab) kinda laying around in my way. I decided to make a 20 minute table to use grilling in the yard. (After sawmilling 700 bft of oak in the heat today). I am going to let it weather up some then give it a flood coat of epoxy. The slab is 28" wide and 7' long and 2 1/2" thick…and has 2 nails in it I hit with the sawmill for decoration (stupid yard trees haha) .

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Handsome, and way more practical then balancing a platter on the truck fender or tailgate.
 

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Nice job! I like the practical side of this one, I just can't let my wife or son see this one.
 

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That is absolutely awesome. How in the world can you let that sit out in the back yard. I would have to have that in my house somehow.

I love projects where people do not loose the beauty of nature in the project.

Keep up the good work,
Rob Hix
 

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20 minutes? you work fast. If I ever needed someone with a sawmill who charged by the hour, I would hope you are available. It would take me about 20 minutes to find my first tool. haha. Very nice work.
 

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I do believe that is best grilling accessory I have ever seen! Very nice work Darren.
 

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Nice outdoor table, Daren. I don't think it qualifies for a BBQ accessory though. My experience with BBQ accessories is they only last one or two seasons. This table will be around for decades. Thank you for sharing.
 

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reat looking BBQ attachmenmt. Now where is the grill, and the smoke.
 

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Nothing like the natural look.
 

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Great natural looking table. That should last a while. What finish did you use?
 

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Now that's a table!
 

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Hi Darren;

Great idea! Sorry to hear about the nails. (stupid yard trees)

Lee
 

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For finishing purposes I would use an apple vinegar based sop sauce w/onion, lemon, mustard and a little bit of cayenne. Maybe a couple TBLSP. of Worc. sauce included. Brush on every 20 min. or so. Serve your red sauce on the side because it is not necessary but some people like it. Email me and you'll never buy BBQ sauce again. Do this for 10 years then eat your table because it will smell so good. As always, bbqKing
 

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mmmm…wood!
 

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Pretty cool, Daren. I like anything like your table that is slabbed, rustic or primitive. How did you attach the top?
 

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Steve, I went caveman on it. I used heavy iron angle brackets (small ones) and lag bolts.
 

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Hey, there's no shame in Caveman… lol…
 

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Nice. One of the great things here at LJ's is the motivation I find after seeing what everyone els is doing. I have been ignoring way to many pieces that seem to be in the way. I'll be looking twice before sending to much to the firewood pile. Lucky you needed the BBQ table. Very cool.
 

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Great looking table!! I am starting off with my 1st. project with slabs. You have given me a wonderful idea for future projects. Good Job. keep up the good work!!!
 
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