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Post by cannyfradock on Feb 11, 2014 15:01:28 GMT
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I touch my forelocks to you Sir.....you're doing a fine job.
I AM a builder......or rather a "brickie" and you've done a much better job on the housing/roof that I did on my last build (which still isn't finished....and I started it 6 months ago)
I'm really looking forward to those first pizza party pics.
Terry
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Post by Bo on Feb 12, 2014 12:28:52 GMT
Thanks again Terry for your kind comments but I nearly made a large cock up. I made up a door yesterday with the thermometer in the position shown as before I have been relying on a door probe thermometer resting on a brick just inside the oven to give me an idea of the temperature. After the fire had died down a bit I shut the door to keep the heat in and was shocked when the thermometer showed just over 350 degrees C, I didn't think it would be as hot as this and I was certainly not intending to get anywhere near this temp for another 5 days or so. Anyway I couldn't wait to get my head in the oven this morning to check for cracks( it was still a bit on the warm side !) I have a very small hairline crack on the back of the dome but I don't think it is anything to worry about, it certainly isn't big enough to try and point up so hopefully my stupidity hasn't had serious repercussions. I wish my laser thermometer would arrive as I bought it so I could see what temperatures my curing fires were reaching. Anyway the oven is still showing 150 degrees nearly 20 hours after I shut the door despite me checking the dome for cracks this morning, I am pleased with this but maybe others could tell me how their ovens perform heat retentionwise..... Attachments:
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Post by Bo on Mar 8, 2014 10:58:21 GMT
As promised some pictures from our first "official" pizza night. I had a fire lit for a couple of hours before the start but had to let it all cool as the temperature was up at 650 C. Attachments:
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Post by Bo on Mar 8, 2014 11:00:39 GMT
Then it was time to start cooking...
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Post by Bo on Mar 8, 2014 11:05:30 GMT
Different folk chose different toppings..
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Post by Bo on Mar 8, 2014 11:08:42 GMT
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Post by Bo on Mar 8, 2014 11:12:43 GMT
The best of the night though, in my opinion, was a plain base with olive oil, garlic and rosemary with a sprinkle of salt. Sorry to say I didn't get a picture of it but this is a picture of a happy bunny!!
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Post by kipper on Mar 8, 2014 15:13:46 GMT
great oven build mate.I slowly introduced heat into mine and still got and hairline crack.nature of the beast I think. lovely looking pizza.I'm going to do one Monday or Tuesday hopefully since Good weather is predicted.
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Post by Bo on Mar 8, 2014 16:17:29 GMT
Thanks kipper, I'm really pleased with how it has turned out. Looking forward to a decent spell of weather so I can get some render on but in the meantime will enjoy the pizzas!! I was asked by a friend to build her one so that will be the next project...
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Post by cannyfradock on Mar 8, 2014 17:36:14 GMT
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When a new WFO is cranked up too soon after building (easy to do) you will get hairline cracks....it's the beauty of the beast. 999 times out of a 1000 they don't cause a problem so should not affect the performance of your oven.
Love the pictures of your Pizza soiree. Looks like you had a successful evening. Your comment.."Different folk chose different toppings" sounds like what I do at a pizza party....let the guests make their own pizzas. I always thought that this may cause a bit of bickering and pushing in from the "kids".....but I find the adults are usually the worst culprits for this.
I also find that a plain round of pizza dough with decent olive oil and ...even simple sea salt sprinkled over tastes real good. Naan breads are another thing that bake well in a WFO and I've had great fun trialing different flatbreads in the oven. I also love banana and nutella but I usually do them as a "Calzone" and dust them with icing sugar.
Great pics and nice to see that you are reaping the rewards of all your hard work.
Terry
p.s.....I'm watching the match as I type. 14-9 to Scotland at the mo...Bo
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Post by Bo on Apr 2, 2014 15:48:16 GMT
The sun has been out for a few days and the depression caused by Wales thrashing Scotland has lifted !!! The time had come to apply the render to the block work. I decided to use a 5.1.1 mix of sand, lime, cement for the base coat. The sun was out so I sprayed the blocks with water to dampen them a wee bit before starting to render. Once I had the first coat on I gave it a scratch to key the surface to give the top coat something to grip to.
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Post by Bo on Apr 2, 2014 15:53:07 GMT
After letting it dry for a couple of days, today I put on the top coat. I used a 4.1 sand , cement mix this time with a waterproofer in it. I wasn't too bothered about the finish as I want to try to have an olde world distressed look in the end. Problem was the render went off a bit quicker than I had anticipated but this is what it looked like after the top coat was put on and before I have given it a final rub...
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Post by cannyfradock on Apr 2, 2014 18:40:08 GMT
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Your previous pics of your pizza party were brilliant. The finished render work is a complement to a fine build.....well done!!....and thanks for sharing your build with us.
I can imagine how difficult that final render layer was to get right. As daft as it sounds.....on any build..even an extension etc...the waterproof render goes on first. The waterproofer tends to deaden the mix so it's laid on the best you can, then heavily scratched. The top coat is..as you say a normal 4:1 render mix with a little plasticiser. This makes the final coat a lot easier to fine down etc.
I mention this as if word gets out that you can build a traditional Pompeii oven, you'll probably get pestered by all and sundry to build one for them....regardless of remoteness of location....I do...all the time.
Great job BO...
regards..
Terry
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Post by Bo on Apr 4, 2014 20:01:53 GMT
Thanks again Terry, a friend want me to build her an oven so in due course I will share that build on here. It has been terrific going through this site getting ideas etc etc, I couldn't have managed my build without it.
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Post by cannyfradock on Apr 5, 2014 17:55:35 GMT
Ahh....many thanks Bo
It's all about sharing...#thanksforsharing
Please feel free to bombard us with as many photos as like of products from the fruits of your labour.
Terry
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