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Post by pizzapaul on Jun 8, 2020 12:43:46 GMT
Last year I did a DIY brick built pizza oven, over an existing base. (Before that it was used as a BBQ area) Inspired by the threads on this forum I always wanted to try a Milano 750 build and lockdown gave me the time so here it is. The existing base was reclaimed bricks on top of thermalite blocks so I wanted to keep all of that structure and adapt it for the Milano. Here is the starting base, with old refractory bricks removed: Needed a bit more depth so removed some bricks to make a slightly deeper platform: Then added some insulating firebricks following advice on other threads (considered calsil board but had trouble with it previously when wet so went for bricks): Laying the oven base is next
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Post by pizzapaul on Jun 10, 2020 8:05:51 GMT
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Post by sean on Jun 10, 2020 12:08:43 GMT
Looks good mate.
Takes a fair bit messing about to get it perfect with the 4 part kit now.
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Post by webbm00 on Jun 10, 2020 15:11:14 GMT
Try and get the inside matching as the outside is covered
I used a can of spray paint to mark it up after getting it aligned so I could put it back in the same place after applying the fire cement to the joints
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Post by pizzapaul on Jun 10, 2020 15:26:17 GMT
Thanks for the encouragement chaps!
Seems slate might be the best thing for shims/tweaks etc?
Any other materials recommended in case I can not find some spare slates in the garden?
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Post by sean on Jun 10, 2020 15:49:19 GMT
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Post by pizzapaul on Jun 10, 2020 16:22:57 GMT
I am aiming to do the same! I have read all the threads on building these and there is a common theme on this part. I plan to use slates to get it nearly right, then I have a mixture of the Vitcas heat resistant sealant and cheapo Kos Fire Cement! The external differences don't bother me but I would like to minimise gaps - look like it will be a right fiddle though
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Post by truckcab79 on Jun 10, 2020 22:24:44 GMT
As you say you’ve probably seen mine. But I’ll recap anyway. Worth playing around with as initially it looks like they can’t possible all meet neatly. Keep fiddling. Use slate or bits of brick, tile whatever you have laying around. Eventually it all comes right. Mark multiple lines around the joins when you take it all apart prior to final assembly to make it easier. I used the supplied sealant and then because I’m a bit OCD I used Screwfix ready-mix fire cement to fill the outside gaps. Smooths over nicely with a sponge. I also squished a lump into the little bit of damage I had in the centre of the roof. Thought it might fall out but still there two years later.
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Post by pizzapaul on Jun 14, 2020 10:43:22 GMT
I was lazy and to save time/noise/dust I bought the brick sets from POS with my Milano 750. This means I have a pile of around 200 brick bits!
Anyone else use their supplied set and care to give me a clue on how to sort and separate the sets? Unfortunately not a lot of instruction or guidance on that.
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Post by truckcab79 on Jun 15, 2020 6:23:34 GMT
I bought the square base with brick slips. Looks like a pile of random bricks but really aren’t that many. In my case.
Long half bricks (cut lengthwise)for the base cladding Short half bricks (cut across the brick) for the dome L shaped bricks for the corners Full bricks for the top level of the base and for the chimney Smoother full bricks and angle cut ones for the base (wood store) opening Smooth half bricks and angle cut ones for the oven opening uprights and arch A load of full bricks to confuse you as they are just spares.
Even if your kit isn’t the same as mine I’d suggest you unload them from the pallet and just sort into type by size and finish. It will become clear what they are as soon as you do that. Then reload them onto the pallet by type and preferably in the order in which you will use them. Makes life much easier for the build.
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Post by pizzapaul on Jun 17, 2020 16:36:38 GMT
In the end it all came good and I was very pleased with the internal fit/gaps. The outside is a little rough but that will all get covered of course! After this all external joints were covered with the infamous fire cement (as used by others) Got to do insulation and then thing about final covering - still can't decide on bricks (already purchased) or render...
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Post by webbm00 on Jun 17, 2020 19:58:36 GMT
Looking good
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Post by pizzapaul on Jun 22, 2020 9:59:22 GMT
Next is the brick arch, and then the big decision - bricks or render!
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Post by pizzapaul on Jun 22, 2020 14:42:35 GMT
Anyone got any thoughts on a 5" stainless steel chimney with cowl instead of the black enamelled one? Height? I used a 4" stainless on my DIY a couple of years ago - easy to find on ebay
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Post by downunderdave on Jun 23, 2020 9:27:31 GMT
Seeing you asked, a 5" diam.flue pipe is ok for ovens up to 600mm diameter. A 750mm diameter oven definitely needs a 6" flue IMO, unless you don't mind smoke issues.
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