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Post by nilly71 on Sept 9, 2020 14:49:43 GMT
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Post by nilly71 on Sept 15, 2020 18:27:10 GMT
Not much more done at the weekend. The last row was a bit of a mix of shapes to try and get a tight fit as possible.  My bricks are 12" long and I'm thinking of cutting them into triangles to make an interesting keystone. The idea is to cement them all together to make a circle (keystone),then place.  My arch is incorporated into the rows on each level(instead of a separate arch) and I wanted a picture from inside to see what it looks like...selfie time   |
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Post by oblertone on Sept 16, 2020 8:40:26 GMT
Excellent progress, well done.
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Post by nilly71 on Sept 17, 2020 8:56:18 GMT
Excellent progress, well done. Thank you |
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Post by nilly71 on Sept 20, 2020 16:35:34 GMT
Dome finally closed I used the angle grinder to make a better circle.  My original idea of cutting the triangles and cementing together, before placing, had changed.  Instead i cut the pointed bit off and made a 9 sided polygon as a keystone and cemented the triangles directly to the dome.    It's messy but I'm very pleased. The very basic IT worked out perfect...well would of done if I cut my bricks better.  |
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Post by nilly71 on Sept 20, 2020 17:22:53 GMT
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Post by oblertone on Sept 20, 2020 18:24:27 GMT
That's a great finish; however, you do know that if you try and point it out to your pizza 'customers' they'll just roll their eyes and wander off ...
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Post by nilly71 on Sept 20, 2020 18:47:44 GMT
That's a great finish; however, you do know that if you try and point it out to your pizza 'customers' they'll just roll their eyes and wander off ... So funny, I think I'm boring everyone already. Most people haven't laid a brick before, let alone a dome/oven. So they have no idea what a marvel it is |
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Post by thebogman on Sept 22, 2020 11:12:44 GMT
That's magnificent! Really inspiring
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Post by nilly71 on Sept 22, 2020 18:41:11 GMT
That's magnificent! Really inspiring Thanks Paddy |
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Post by nilly71 on Sept 26, 2020 16:31:21 GMT
Bit more done today. Few more blocks laid, Two layers of 1" Ceramic blanket and vent/chimney started. I have spent ages trying to work out how to do the vent for maximum air/smoke flow as my landing is very thin. I cut thermolite block and firebrick at angles and set back the side bricks, this gave me 6" of vent. The blocks are a bit of a mixture, but it's going to be rendered so won't be seen.    |
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Post by nilly71 on Sept 29, 2020 20:59:55 GMT
Smoke chamber taking shape.  Outer arch done today.  |
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Post by nilly71 on Sept 30, 2020 12:14:55 GMT
View looking up. Needs a clean.  I like the look of the ceiling after the first fire.  |
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Post by truckcab79 on Sept 30, 2020 14:04:56 GMT
Looks fantastic.
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Post by nilly71 on Sept 30, 2020 20:30:07 GMT
Thank you
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