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Post by neilcov on Feb 16, 2018 8:28:51 GMT
Hi, I’m Neil and live in Edale in the Peak District. Last night I dug out for a base ready to build my oven. Whilst looking for tips and advice, I came across this forum.so here I am ready to learn. Wish me luck!!  |
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Post by oblertone on Feb 16, 2018 12:06:14 GMT
Good luck and keep us posted.
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Post by neilcov on Feb 16, 2018 19:59:16 GMT
Good luck and keep us posted. I will & I welcome any constructive criticism! |
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Post by oblertone on Feb 18, 2018 11:03:25 GMT
What is the basic plan ? Clay dome, reclaimed brick, geometrically perfect firebrick ...
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Post by neilcov on Feb 18, 2018 15:35:33 GMT
What is the basic plan ? Clay dome, reclaimed brick, geometrically perfect firebrick ... I’m Mr Geometrically Perfect Firebrick (in theory anyway) - I intend to construct a 1.0m internal diameter oven. I have a list of things I need confirming regarding build dimensions. - Width & height of door opening (Have I seen 63% as max door height vs dome height?)
- Thickness & type of insulation beneath firebrick base/hearth
- Ideal height of hearth (we are both 5’-9”)
Thanks in anticipation!!
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Post by neilcov on Feb 18, 2018 18:37:33 GMT
I've just been doodling on Autocad to try & establish some answers of my own. With a door height of 315mm I think a 1200mm high hearth level will work.  |
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Post by oblertone on Feb 18, 2018 23:48:51 GMT
Your oven floor should be at elbow height of the user, so get the tape measure and your wife and start measuring. The 63% door/dome height is the optimum, but a little either way won't hurt.
Your autocad man is going to get a burnt face, see above.
With regards to insulation, you can't have too much but you need to be sensible and it will depend on what you use. I suspect you're looking at a loose-fill layer as you have an irregular hole to fill so I'd suggest at least 4" of vermicrete under your floor bricks.
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Post by crammy on Feb 26, 2018 10:40:16 GMT
the top of cooking surface on mine is 1060mm from finished floor level, which as stated above works out to be elbow height for me. I at first thought this was too low and wanted it higher but i'm glad i never.
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