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Post by rhodrigo27 on Sept 7, 2012 13:02:21 GMT
Thanks everyone! @ terry, Cheers it took a lot of planning really, it was worthwhile to get space and the air gap, think it will make a big difference also. I have taken more pictures of how I made the entrance with only one brick (in fact it was only 3/4 of a brick in the end). and with the chimney on also. will post in a week or so. faz There is space all round the back It just looks like that from the angles of the shots, I will take some other pictures when I start the rendering, once it is rendered I am going to get some paving slabs to support the earth bank better. this is a 34" interior, with 1 inch insulation blanket, and 2"ish of vermecrete over the top and a short entrance at 3/4 of a a brick
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Post by rhodrigo27 on Oct 4, 2012 9:15:59 GMT
Hi all, bit of an update all construction is now complete!! Just need to cover with some white wash masonry paint. here is a picture of the half brick construction for the chimey and it finished then i added some small bits of brick to the back arch to create a level for the chimney to sit on ( you can also see the thermocouple sticking out the side with a bag over the wires. ) Then I filled the gap with some nice sloping off cuts I had on either side of the chimney once I had it set and levelled @ Faz here is a picture of the back , you can see the gap between the earth and the oven during the 1st coat of render this is the side near the dry stone wall, a bit fiddly putting the render on here Finished 1st coat of render here Nice view inside after the first render Last night after work I added a second and final coat of render, stronger mix too and applied a bit wetter than before as it helped make it a lot smoother. so apart from some paint and tidying the main construction is all done! We are having a party on the 27th oct to celebrate a few events and this will be in full use! plan to do a big roast in it early in the day and the do fresh pizzas in the afternoon! I am still awaiting the temperature meter to arrive. This will be added to the side to display the temperature in the first course level, and will mainly be used when were baking and roasting. so some more pictures of this to follow! Thanks again Cheers
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Post by petec on Oct 5, 2012 14:06:49 GMT
great stuff ! Well done.
one question - where ( and what sort ) did you get your thermocouple from ?
Cheers Pete
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Post by rhodrigo27 on Oct 14, 2012 12:16:35 GMT
Hi all, Some pictures of it pretty much finished!!!! Now for a big big clean up for a pizza warming party next weekend! Pictures of pizzas to follow!
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Post by cannyfradock on Oct 14, 2012 13:10:55 GMT
Rhodrigo
Excuse the language but your finished oven looks "the Dogs Bollocks"......truly impressed!!
Don't forget to take it easy with those curing fires. Please post some photos of the pizzas/food you create when you start using the oven.
Terry
p.s....Lots of people think that these ovens are summer thing. There's nothing better than firing these beauties up on a cold Autumn evening and having your fill from pizzas or kebabs or the 1001 things you can cook in these ovens, then just sit around the oven "chewing the fat" and just watch the flickering flames curl around the oven
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Post by petec on Oct 14, 2012 17:08:28 GMT
That looks fantastic Rhodrigo - well done, and quite inspiring ! Terry - I know what you mean about cooking / fires in Autumn and Winter. Every year for the last 1- years or so me and my close mates have a winter "men-only" fish barbecue - usually in mid February and often in snow or sleet. When I say Men-only - thats simply because our better halves think we are quite mad and wont attend. The enjoyment comes from good friends, good beer, a real fire , and fighting the elements. Naturally next Feb's plan is to use the WFO for the cooking and warming the cockles... cheers Pete
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Post by faz on Oct 14, 2012 17:23:50 GMT
Good looking oven.
Petec - make sure you get an accurate reading on your thermometer before you pop your cockles in for a warming!
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Post by petec on Oct 14, 2012 18:10:48 GMT
faz,
like it...
with a brick and a half length landing I don't have anything to worry about there !!!
cheers Pete
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Post by faz on Oct 14, 2012 18:58:58 GMT
so modest...... LOL
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Post by reburner on Oct 15, 2012 7:06:34 GMT
Very nice oven. Congrats.
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Post by rhodrigo27 on Jul 15, 2015 8:57:18 GMT
Thought I would do a little update! we use the oven every few weeks all year round. Its now a tradition (3 years and counting) to have boxing day Pizzas - xmas dinner left over pizzas are the highlight! this winter past we had 8 inches of snow up here and we caught the first hit of it. the snow was settling on top of the oven whilst we were cooking - Glad i put the extra insulation in now - Thanks Terry! Boxing Day Pizzas Crack has developed at the front - I believe this may be because There is no insulation blanket on the front of the flue, only a thick layer of vermicrete. Any Advice on a fix? I have considered chipping it all away, laying insulation then re-layering with vermicrete and render.
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Post by cobblerdave on Jul 15, 2015 12:04:46 GMT
G'day Took the time to read your build well done and you certainly enjoyed yourself building the oven. The cracks caused by the metal chimney expanding at bigger rate than the surrounding cement. I wouldn't bother taking off all that covering to replace it with insulation. Rather a patch repair. Remove the cracked render and the render around the metal chimney. Wrap a piece of corrugated cardboard around the metal chimney and do your render repairs. When the render gets to its first set you'll find the cardboard is wet and soft and easy to remove. After drying the space left by the cardboard can be the filled with engine exhaust sealer. Its rated to 650C and will provide you with the expansion joint to prevent the expanding metal from cracking your render again. Regards Dave
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