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Post by stefan on Apr 15, 2013 19:49:18 GMT
Hi all, I figured I'd make a start documenting my oven build. I've not gotten very far, but I do have some pictures  Note that this is my first *ever* bit of concreting and brick laying. I've never done any building work whatsoever, but I do give things a shot and I'm not afraid to pick up tools. I'm just more experiencing taking cars and computers apart... Cheers Stefan |
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Post by stefan on Apr 15, 2013 19:59:15 GMT
Having trouble embedding large images hosted on Dropbox.... going to upload for now. Also make sure to follow hashtag #projectpizzaoven on Twitter, I post updates there. This is the chosen spot... Attachments:
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Post by stefan on Apr 15, 2013 19:59:54 GMT
After some digging. Attachments:
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Post by stefan on Apr 15, 2013 20:01:14 GMT
Foundation dimensions are 1300mm x 1300mm Attachments:
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Post by stefan on Apr 15, 2013 20:02:26 GMT
Not too shabby for an incompetent amateur  Attachments:
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Post by stefan on Apr 15, 2013 20:05:39 GMT
Sourcing my bricks Attachments:
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Post by stefan on Apr 15, 2013 20:09:01 GMT
Went shopping to Jewes. Also picked up some Thermalites on Freecycle. Attachments:
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Post by stefan on Apr 15, 2013 20:10:31 GMT
Picked up these blocks for free locally after putting a letter through someone's door. Had a go at lining them up roughly, not a clue what I'm doing exactly but this is fun! Attachments:
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Post by faz on Apr 15, 2013 21:57:03 GMT
Nice hand prints, you should pop that pic on the "how you signed your oven" thread.
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Post by stefan on Apr 16, 2013 7:59:39 GMT
thanks will do, didn't know there was such a thread  |
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Post by stefan on Apr 23, 2013 9:03:09 GMT
Don't judge me on my brick laying skills - first timer at work! Lintels to go in next, one across the middle, one at the front. Attachments:
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Post by cannyfradock on Apr 23, 2013 18:21:37 GMT
Stefan
The blockwork bond is far more important than cosmetics at this stage. Your bond is perfect.......all the best with your next stages.
Terry
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Post by stefan on Apr 30, 2013 8:10:58 GMT
Thanks Terry. Lintels are in now. Attachments:
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Post by stefan on Apr 30, 2013 8:13:59 GMT
Getting prepared for the concrete slab. Still not sure what'll be next after - I'm thinking a vermicrete layer, then thermalite blocks before the cooking surface. Or do folks think I could do the slab, then thermalite and cut out the vermicrete?
Cheers
Stefan
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Post by stefan on Apr 30, 2013 8:15:15 GMT
here's the pic... Attachments:
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