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Post by lamby on May 28, 2015 11:49:18 GMT
Hi All, New to the forum but what a great resource. I'm Chris and Hector is our 8month old Weimaraner who's into absolutely everything! Including helping (or rather getting in the way) of me digging out for my slab. I think he's going to want to be involved in every part of the build, hence the thread name I'm planning to build something similar to this oven on YouTube with some mod's. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nIBXI9Co9UI've printed and read the guide from FornoBrave which gives some great tips. Also following a few threads on here too, I've noticed one or two others building from the YouTube design. Had some good info from cobblerdave already, long may that continue. I've started to dig out for my base and I'm currently producing a 3d model of my final design (This will allow me to produce a bill of materials and work out my quantities) so should make life a little easier and help take out some of the guess work. Here's Hector - AKA Site Foreman! lol  This was just to get my base reasonably flat and a consistent thickness. I'm planning a 100mm rebar slab with c.75mm of well compacted MOT1.  Will keep the thread updated and any thoughts, tips, info is more than welcome. Currently trying to source a used Mixer - I can't be bothered carting one to and from the hire shop! Can collect so let me know if anyone has anything local-ish. Cheers Chris & Hector. |
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Post by oblertone on May 29, 2015 13:04:16 GMT
Chris (& Hector), bit far from me, but someone closer to Nottingham may have something; I got lucky and paid £50 for mine and wheeled it home.
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Post by lamby on Jun 2, 2015 21:43:23 GMT
I've placed my order with Jewsons for the base materials and I think I have got hold of a used mixer!
Hope the forecast is good for the weekend!
I've had a good look on the forum and was in awe of Vic's build, so I'm having a re-think of my design. I love the way he mixed an oak beam with the reclaimed brick chimney.
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Post by lamby on Jun 14, 2015 8:19:48 GMT
With the weather being so dire this weekend (Why am I building an outdoor oven?  Must be mad!), I thought I'd update my thread. I located a mixer off fleabay which has been a godsend, mixing in a barrow is backbreaking! It's not seen much use - YET! My deliver from Jewson's came and they were happy to accept the discount code for the forum - happy days!  After digging out for the base I put a layer of 25mm MOT1 in and raked it out so it was roughly level. Then passed over with a vibrating whacker plate to compact. I added another layer and re-checked for height and level.  I continued the process of adding small layer at a time and running over with the whacker, making continually passes. I did this until I'd used all my material. I used 400kg in total (16 x 25kg bags) which covered roughly 1400x1400x75mm which was slightly bigger than the planned size of my concrete base.  I then added a sheet of poly membrane, rebar on pieces of 50mm slab (half my base height) and fixed the shuttering in place, measuring corner-corner to check for square and used the level for line and level.  I fired up the mixer and poured my base - I've added some SWA cable as I'll use this for lighting.  I left the base to set and removed the shuttering next morning. Later that day I stacked my block work, mortoring in the first course and dry stacking the rest (As suggested in the FB build plans)  If you were wondering, whilst the start of the project was new and exciting, Hector has since become bored with it so decided to get some shuteye!  I stacked all 32 blocks. Then I cut out sections in the blocks to accommodate for 1200mm pre-stressed lintels. I have a couple of old 900x600x50 concrete slabs kicking about so rather that use a load more timber and concrete to make first pout hearth (as most seem to do) I'm incorporating the slabs into my build.  The plan is then to fill each core where the ends of the lintel encroaches into the block, the corners and 2 cores at the back. I'll stick some rebar in these so then I can then tie this to my rebar for the hearth. This should result in a strong and sturdy base unit - hopefully........... |
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Post by oblertone on Jun 14, 2015 18:42:37 GMT
Looking good so far, now for the fun part !
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Post by spider44 on Jun 22, 2015 10:29:05 GMT
I've been looking for some ideas for the arch for my stand and the video you linked to has given me some ideas - thanks! I like the simple lines and shapes of the arch and how it mirrors the arches on the oven. It looks like I'm a couple of weeks behind you.
best wishes
Patrick
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Post by lamby on Jun 28, 2015 19:50:42 GMT
Bit of a update...... Got my cores filled in and stuck some rebar in for added strength. Filled each core where the lintel ran into, the corners and the two rear centre cores. Added my 900x600x50 flags   Next I cut out my thermalite blocks - Cut easily with an old handsaw. I drew the shape in CAD and printed it out A0 and used this to mark-out.  Thermalites mounted on the base, everything was pretty flat and straight so I just dry laid them.  Time to shutter up and add the rebar. I used 22mm exterior grade ply to get a nice finish to the hearth. I brushed vegetable oil to the ply to act as the release agent.   Knocked another mix up and poured the hearth. Tamped it down well all the way around, paying extra attention to the edges.  Removed the ply surround after 2-3 hours whilst the conny was very green, allowing me to touch up any gaps/rough areas. Luckily didn't have many.  Left the hearth to cure for 24hours before I removed the bottom part of the form-work, allowing the conny to gain enough strength to self support.  |
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Post by lamby on Jun 28, 2015 20:04:02 GMT
Today I've added my reclaimed bricks and reclaimed oak beam to make my log store entrance - Thanks to Vic for the inspiration for this part. Once the base is rendered and painted, the beam will stand out nicely.  I've done another CAD template for my hearth. Just need to work out my qty's and place an order with Kilnlinings. TBC................. |
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Post by spider44 on Jun 29, 2015 23:39:33 GMT
I'm really liking your approach and can appreciate the benefits of using the lintels and thermalite blocks to create an insulated core within your hearth. Makes sense and the overhang of the hearth really adds to the design.
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Post by lamby on Jul 2, 2015 19:50:23 GMT
Placed my Kilnlinings order earlier today and asked them question.
Not had any email or order confirmations back, is that normal?
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Post by lamby on Jul 5, 2015 19:09:26 GMT
Placed my Kilnlinings order earlier today and asked them question. Not had any email or order confirmations back, is that normal? Had a call from the lady at kilnlingings, order is being delivered tomorrow ?? Never had an email of the order though. |
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Post by lamby on Aug 2, 2015 9:06:33 GMT
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Post by oblertone on Aug 2, 2015 10:06:46 GMT
For what it's worth, I think the time you've spent is reflected in the precision of your interior, well done Indeed.
ps - It might be just me but clicking on your photos merely offers me the chance to meet lots of East European ladies ...
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Post by cobblerdave on Aug 2, 2015 21:36:45 GMT
For what it's worth, I think the time you've spent is reflected in the precision of your interior, well done Indeed. ps - It might be just me but clicking on your photos merely offers me the chance to meet lots of East European ladies ... G'day Must be just your luck, I just get the fat buster adds..... Regards dave |
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Post by lamby on Aug 3, 2015 7:25:46 GMT
Haha.
Rolls of pound notes with ladies flesh for me!
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Must be mad!), I thought I'd update my thread. 
