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Post by faz on Aug 5, 2012 8:13:15 GMT
I have the following materials left over from my build : - Approx 25 storage heater bricks (these are the thinnish ones - approx 9" by 7" 1.75")
- 2 and a half bags of fireclay (from kiln linings) - 25kg each
- 2 (or maybe 3!) bags of hydrated lime - 25kg each
- 2 of 3m lengths of 12mm rebar
- Approx 2m * 3m of rebar mesh (I think it is 6mm)
- 1 sheet (8ft * 4ft) of shuttering ply
- 1 indespensible tool suitable for a 30" build
The lime & fireclay should be plenty for a decent sized pompeii (I'd guess up to maybe 40 odd inch internal diameter??) If you're interested drop me a line and let me know. It is possible I could deliver some of it in East Kent, but ideally you'll need to collect from Herne Bay. |
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Post by spinal on Aug 6, 2012 13:28:50 GMT
I would be interested in teh indispensable tool... but I'm nowhere near you... Is it fixed length of adaptable? (doing for a 42"ish oven, but with a low/aggressive roof... so need to be able to adjust the tool  ) M> |
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Post by turkey on Aug 6, 2012 14:34:03 GMT
might be easier to build a new tool tbh, Faz used a threaded rod so its cut to 30cm for the oven. You could get a longer rod to alter it and make it a new length tho I suppose. ?
Some folks use contraptions to hold the bricks at the end of the tool, I just had an L shaped bit of metal as the homebrew mortar grabs well so you dont need it so much, that and offcuts of wood and such used as wedges to hold the bricks up to set where all I required.
not sure how you would work it to get a low oven dome tho, perhaps a simple wood tool is better and after each ring of bricks you can shave a set amout of the tool to make the next ring angle in slightly more, then by the time you top out you have a lower roof.
how much lower are you planning to go? (might be worth discussing in your oven thread tho so everyone can pop in with helpful sudgestions).
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Post by spinal on Aug 6, 2012 14:44:37 GMT
My idea was to use the IT - and after each ring shorten it a little... center of the dome would be about 12-16 inches (42" wide ID). So for a tool starting at 21" length, assuming 10 courses of bricks, each subsequent ring would need to be shortened by 1". (am I making any sense?  ) M. |
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Post by tonyb on Aug 7, 2012 11:42:17 GMT
I'm not sure you can use the IT that way as each course will be stepped out, assuming the brick is perpendicular to the radial arm. I think there might be a solution by having the flat at the end of the radial arm, sloping from bottom to top by 1" ie not perpendicular.
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Post by faz on Aug 7, 2012 12:12:37 GMT
Just seen this reply - my tool is for a 30" ID oven, and you can only make it longer by adding a longer length of studding.
I agree with tonyb about the way to avoid stepping the bricks if you shorten the tool each course - you would need to angle the face of each brick away from being perpendicular to the tool so that the difference between the top and bottom of the brick is the same amount as you'll be shortening the rod by.
I think a pic would help describe what I am saying!
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Post by bigv21 on Aug 10, 2012 9:18:33 GMT
Hello faz I'd be interested in the left over bricks mate!
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Post by faz on Aug 10, 2012 12:49:39 GMT
I've sent you a message mate.
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Post by h12rpo on Aug 20, 2012 12:42:53 GMT
Pm'd about your lovely tool mate :-)
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Post by cannyfradock on Aug 26, 2012 14:10:24 GMT
Bump....
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Post by faz on Aug 26, 2012 15:24:47 GMT
Cheers Terry.
All items except the tool are still available and will be put on EBay at some point (when I get round to it!)
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Post by faz on Dec 21, 2012 7:03:05 GMT
All items except the IT are still available - make me an offer. I could do with the space back in the car port |
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