New Build North east

[jeffpick]

Hi My name is Jeff I live just outside of newcastle and have just commenced my build after about two years talking about it and gathering material. I have gained a lot of information and knowledge fro joining this forum there are some fantastic builds I wish I had the space available to do mine justice. Due to limited space I have a strange design which hopefully will work. Basically I am building a barrel type oven Low level which will incorporate a BBQ stand on top.The oven entrance will be at one end away from the BBQ so both can be used at the same time (no burnt legs when your standing at the BBQ. I currently have the base done using thermalite blocks for the hearth insulation and firebricks laid with my first arch done. I will post pics in the build section If I can work out how to do it.

Thanks,

Jeff

[tonyb]

Hi Jeff and welcome to the forum. I understand the difficulties of limited space and the compromise you've made. I hope it works for you but I think you will have some problems managing the wfo, I thin I would have been inclined to build the wfo at the usual height and use the floor of the wfo with a Tuscan grill for bbqing, however good luck with the build.

[cobblerdave]

G'day
TonyB got a big point there about the height. That's the great thing about the WFO that most build, it's at a height were you can see into and operate easily. Most indoor ovens aren't that's why its a pleasure to use a wall mounted oven. I for one would hate to cook multiple pizza bending down all the time.
Just something to think over
Regards dave

[jeffpick]

Thanks Dave & Tony for your comments.
Bit of background to the height decision.
Whilst on holiday in Cyprus a few years a go I bought a Cypriot BBQ with rotisserie attachments and brought it home...much to the wifes annoyance haha. Anyway I decided to build a brick stand for Cypriot BBQ (which is superb for cooking)and also got my eye on the wood fired ovens and started to work out how I could have one of them as well.
My thought pattern was If I build a brick BBQ stand there's wasted space underneath why not build an oven. Last year I got the chance of 70 fire bricks for £30 so I bought them. I came up with this design with the space I had available.
I'm not sure how it will work out but I had to try to incorporate the two.

[cobblerdave]

G'day
www.fornobravo.com/forum/f12/tuscan-grill-453.html#post2372
I use this type of grill in my wood fired oven to both roast and grill. Its like using a hooded BBQ but with the ability to see what's going on without lifting the hood and wasting heat. Cooks from top and bottom as the heat is thrown back from the oven walls.
Regards dave