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Post by myke on May 14, 2016 20:18:24 GMT
cut my first layer of bricks did a soldier course but only 3/4 of a brick high and also angled it in towards my IT left some interesting of cuts second layer fitted
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Post by oblertone on May 16, 2016 8:56:14 GMT
Very 'tight' looking build, keep up the good work and post plenty of pics !
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Post by cobblerdave on May 18, 2016 1:48:31 GMT
G'day Now that he question is build the oven mouth arch at the same time as each dome layer goes in? Or build the arch then adjust the layers to marry in? One thing that l would do is start every row of dome bricks at the very back. The start will look good cause that's what you'll see through the entrance. The mortar joints will start lining up and the adjustments can be at the front where they are hard too see. Regards dave
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Post by myke on May 21, 2016 21:11:13 GMT
intended to build the Arch next added another layer first former in place for the arch Arch in place dry Arch built up with cement and former removed as soon as finished (nothing moved)
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Post by myke on May 21, 2016 21:17:01 GMT
The arch is high alumina firebricks rescued from an old brick kiln then cut to size see below close up Rear of the arch cut at an angle to match in with the next layer how its looking inside Rear view hoping to do a bit more if weather permits tommorow
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Post by cobblerdave on May 22, 2016 3:08:08 GMT
G'day That's looking great. Love your the detailed pics, a pictures worth a thousand words when your building one of these. Regards dave
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Post by myke on May 22, 2016 16:37:01 GMT
another layer added today before I got rained off using the reclaimed bricks has slowed my build but most are high alumina bricks so trying to keep them in rows together so the radiated heat is the same
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Post by myke on May 23, 2016 18:22:44 GMT
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Post by myke on May 24, 2016 13:14:50 GMT
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Post by myke on May 24, 2016 13:19:16 GMT
Removed the protective base former I had cut relief slots in with a jigsaw leaving 20mm just to keep it together but needed brute force to break it. Made up a template to allow me to make the door thinking stainless steel with a ceramic fibre core
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Post by tim1989 on May 26, 2016 13:30:47 GMT
Nice work I can't wait to close mine up and be done with it lol
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Post by thetrev on May 26, 2016 17:34:56 GMT
Great build and photos, can I ask is that a homebrew mix you are using?
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Post by albacore on May 26, 2016 20:40:25 GMT
Yes, a very high standard of construction. I'm sure your pizzas will taste like they were made in Naples!
Also great to see proper sized pictures in the thread. Unfortunately a lot of posters are inserting "click on thumbnails", which lose the flow of the picture series.
Lance
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Post by myke on May 27, 2016 16:30:22 GMT
Great build and photos, can I ask is that a homebrew mix you are using? yes a homebrew mix I made it sloppy and tapped the bricks into place with a rubber mallet and they stuck quickly I also used firebrick wedges where required. building sand 3 parts lime 1 part portland cement 1 part clay slip from cutting the bricks as produced added to the mix This is not a tested homebrew mix yet as its missing the fireclay but the building sand (soft sand) I used contains clay so think it will be ok.
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Post by cobblerdave on May 28, 2016 10:17:33 GMT
G'day You don't really need fireclay it's high temp capabilities are not required at the temps these ovens operate at. The builders sand or "brickies sand" contains clay to make the brick mortar stick to bricks correctly. It also makes the mortar more plastic. That means for mug brick layers like me it allows the bricks to be squished into position without breaking the bond. Your mix is quite alright for a "homebrew" oven mortar
Regards Dave
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