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Post by tapir on Apr 24, 2012 9:07:12 GMT
Hi Dave, hope you're proud of your work, that's a fine looking oven. My first thought when I saw the main vault was 'ooh Victorian engineering' - I really like the shape of your arch and it works really well with those bricks. Nice chimney transition too, it's given me food for thought, and I like the idea of a grill area too. Looks as if you've got enough room to access the main vault, how have you found moving your burning wood around, and getting food in and out? One last question - did you go with the vermiculite insulation between the vault exterior and the wall? If so, did you pour it loose, or mix up a batch of vermicrete? Again, really nice build you've completed there
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Post by samuraidave on Apr 26, 2012 21:42:26 GMT
Thanks for the compliments guys.
The insulation is loose vermiculite. Even when the oven is up to temperature this insulation layer is amazing, just a couple of inches on the top fully insulate it and allow no warmth to penetrate out. I intend to put another bag in there to top it all up.
So for the render do I need extra fine sand or will normal building sand do? What are the ratios and should it have lime etc in it?
I am such a newby when it comes to all of this so the things that I need to ask several times.
Thanks once again.
Dave
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Post by faz on Apr 27, 2012 5:54:25 GMT
Don't use ordinary building sand as it has a higher clay content which can cause the render to shrink and crack when drying.
I have used fine sand previously, but sieved sharp sand would be equally as good, as long as you get the little pebbles out.
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Post by samuraidave on May 30, 2012 14:07:19 GMT
so here is the rendered and painted oven. I must admit that i am well cuffed with my work. That said i could not have done any of it without the inspiration and advice from this amazing forum. Thank you each and every one of you. Happy cooking guys, enjoy the sunshine. Dave
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Post by cannyfradock on May 30, 2012 16:59:35 GMT
Dave
.....never mind thanking us.......we thank YOU for sharing a brilliant photo diary build with us.
I was impressed with the earlier stage pictures and must touch my forelocks to you Sir for a great finish to your oven...love that slate roof and chimney design.
Terry
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Post by scottme on May 30, 2012 21:52:23 GMT
That's a fine oven Dave, you have every right to feel proud of what you've achieved.
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Post by bookemdanno on May 31, 2012 12:06:48 GMT
Very well done Dave, and enjoy many years and good time memories with your creations!
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Post by Fat Bob on May 31, 2012 18:33:07 GMT
Lovely WFO - my first thought was it looks like one of those small roadside chapels you see in Greece.
Enjoy the fruits of your labour - let's see it with some patina of use!
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Post by turkey on May 31, 2012 21:19:10 GMT
now you say that I can see it, I saw one of the traditional Italian BBQ's tho which I suspect was the original inspiration.
looks amazing, either way it screams Mediterranean to me.
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Post by tapir on Jun 1, 2012 13:25:26 GMT
Dave - that's bloody brilliant! Looks superb, and have enjoyed your diary
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Post by samuraidave on Jun 2, 2012 8:34:08 GMT
Hi there guys, Your comments are swelling my head, I may not be able to get out the door soon. Thank you. So as a follow up I had a really good burn on Thursday night, I needed a lot less wood than before and had a good fire for about 2 hours. I now have an infra-red thermometer of the Bay and was pleased with the results (not sure how accurate it is). There was still some steam coming out under the roof but this is the first good fire since I have put on the render. The render was 4 parts sand, 1 part sand and 1 part lime and again I am well chuffed, the areas around the chimney that had shown movement before show no sign of cracking the render. I will see how it lasts. After 2 hours this is the temp on the side wall The floor 12 Hours later at 9am. Door had been sealed with airated concrete blocks 12 Hours after that (24 hrs later) So it is now 9am on Saturday and the temp is 125 C. So overall I am very pleased, the insulation appears to be doing a fantastic job, the blue engineering bricks work very well and the render looks so far to be working a treat. I will keep you updated about this weekend as I intend to do a bit of baking and roasting. Happy jubilee everyone. Dave
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Post by moorsy on Jun 2, 2012 8:43:21 GMT
great build and posts Dave, well done.
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Post by samuraidave on Jun 3, 2012 20:10:27 GMT
So today i have done my first roast in my oven. A nice bit of brisket. Fired the oven for an hour or so and got the temp up to around 200c. Raked the fire around and shut the door for half an hour. I placed the meat in foil inside a roasting tin and in it went. After about 4 hours i removed the meat from the foil and put it back in, keeping most of the juice for the gravy. After 5 hours out it came and it was very nice indeed. final temp 150. Yum. next up roast lamb and bread.
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Post by faz on Jun 3, 2012 20:30:21 GMT
That looks lovely, I can't wait until I can use my oven for doing a nice roast I have a feeling I may put on about 3 stone!
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Post by cannyfradock on Jun 4, 2012 10:11:18 GMT
Dave
It's always nice to see pics of Pizza's baked in a WFO, but I love the other things that people cook/bake in these versatile beauties...
....Slow cooked brisket...one of my favorites......
Terry
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