Primo XL and Table Build

[xaugievike]

A more serious thread (until it isn't) for future searchers:

New Primo XL came yesterday and today im starting in on the table build. Build will be Cedar. Im basing my rough idea off of this thread:

http://www.primogrillforum.com/images/Kens_Primo_XL_Table_Plans.pdf

Even though my overall design will be different from that table, it's a useful guide for some measurements, etc.

I'll update the thread with pictures as I take breaks. Here's where I am now:

Picture 1 is obviously the grill

Picture 2 is stock

I got the legs cut and rough surfaced and then started in on the shelf level that will bear the weight of the grill.

Picture 3 is mortiseses and tenonseses being cut in for the level that will bear the weight of the grill. With this heavy beast I dont want to rely on just a screw to hold the weight....this is the slow step....more later.

[RonB]

Lookin' forward to the build.

[smokin fool]

Dude, old school build doing those mortise and tenon joints.
Will stand the test of time

[Thunder77]

I have a Primo Junior and I would love to have an XL to go with it!

[xaugievike]

here's where it's going to sit tonight. it's not all "old school" - I'll use pocket joints in less structurally critical areas (like the top stretchers). I decided that Im going to pin the mortise/tenon joints with some dowels for added strength and so the joints dont separate (can see them behind the scraps holding the clamps).

it's rock solid as she sits.

[Argoboy]

That is the same plans that I used to make my stand, setting the Primo XL into the stand was not easy as there is not much to hold on to.

[xaugievike]

one last update

[xaugievike]

Today’s progress. Took the top in a slightly different direction than intended. Tomorrow probably a lot of time with some sand paper and maybe cut the hole. Pretty happy with how it's coming though. Not bad for a guy with more enthusiasm than talent.

[Steve B]

Damn. How did I miss this thread.
You got some nice skills brother.

If I followed in my father’s footsteps this is the kind of things I would be making. He did some amazing things back in the 60-70s. Don’t want to brag. But he was one of the best cabinet makers around. And taught me a lot. But I got into cars. So there it ended.

Cain’t wait to see how this turns out.

[Attjack]

Looks great! My only caution would be the lower shelf if used for grates, dividers, and deflectors will get dirty. My commercial cart has a wire rack. Sometimes I think of building in my Primo and if I ever do I will steal the wire rack design feature.

[Troutman]

Saaa..weeet !!! Good craftsmanship!!!!

[Jfrosty27]

Wow. That was quick. I have a wood shop too. That wood have taken me quite a bit longer. You are a Pitmaster AND and and Woodmaster! 👏👏👏👏

[painter]

I have a Primo, but not a table like that--Wowza!

[xaugievike]

not a lot of visible progress today. Im having second thoughts on hole placement.

[Spinaker]

Off set

[Attjack]

Offset. My Primo table is centered and I've had grates and other things fall off the edge since there isn't much room on either side.

[Troutman]

Off set, you need a landing for your tools and tray.

[STEbbq]

Do you need anything extra around the smoker to prevent the wood from warping due to heat?

[xaugievike]

Im not worried about Cedar moving a ton necessarily. Built several pieces of outdoor stuff that has stayed very true. it's so dang dry as it is that it's already moved a bunch.

I am just a bit concerned about the the edges of the hole and some of the shorter pieces though. If it gets ugly I may remove the top and have a piece of granite made....but I'll roll with this for a while.

[STEbbq]

It looks amazing. I wish I had your talents.

[xaugievike]

as this build evolves......does anyone have a recommendation for a custom cover manufacturer?