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Post by dodders on Feb 19, 2013 17:50:03 GMT
Picture shows glass fibre being 'pasted' into a inch or so thick layer of the 'home brew'. Once this layer is finished I shall complete with a standard wood shaving/sand/clay mix. Attachments:
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Post by dodders on Mar 1, 2013 18:08:41 GMT
With the able assistance of my (fairly) willing son the final outer layer of sand/clay and wood shavings being applied. The mixing was a good work out for the lad and, despite the odd grumble, he stuck at it. Attachments:
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Post by dodders on Mar 1, 2013 18:13:36 GMT
And here's the finished oven. It looks big!- alot biger than I'd anticipated, the total thickness of the wall must be at least 6 inches. Will leave it to dry, once again, for a few weeks. Thanks for all the comments and advice. Will post again when she's being fired up. Attachments:
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Post by Fat Bob on Mar 1, 2013 18:23:51 GMT
Looks built to last - I wish you fun and many years of enjoyment!
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Post by cannyfradock on Mar 1, 2013 19:02:37 GMT
Dodders
There's some serious depth to your clay now......perfect for a few loaves after a pizza party. I loved the roof you put over the mark1 oven.....you'll need that again.
Don't wait for the oven to dry...or cure itself. I think the curing of a clay oven needs to be forced....allbeit slowly, slowly....perhaps once or twice a day (if you have the time) with a little kindling to start off, building up the heat progressively over 10 days or so (if you have the patience)....most people haven't the patience...including me.
looking forward to the next updates...
Terry
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Post by dodders on Apr 22, 2013 15:03:55 GMT
Well, decided it was time to give it a go. Dough made, toppings prepared, plenty of dried oak off cuts. After an hour I pushed the fire/embers to the back, checked the temp with the infrared thermometer, not as hot as it should be but decided to go ahead, and big disappointment. Re-stoked the fire, even used a hair dryer to really get it going but once again, just not hot enough- highest temp measured was around 280C. Not sure what the problem was/is but despite thickness of oven wall the top felt pretty warm so maybe not enough insulation. The fire didn't exactly rage so maybe not enough fire heat. Maybe this thing needs a good 2 hours to get up to temp. Otherwise it may mean a rebuild. Any thoughts would be very welcome. Attachments:
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Post by rivergirl on Apr 22, 2013 19:27:37 GMT
If that was your first fire I think that's okay , see if the second fire reaches a higher temp. Terry or one of the others will be along to do the science bit!!! Nice oven though!!
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Post by dodders on Apr 24, 2013 10:36:07 GMT
Yes, I have since wondered whether there would still be a fair amount of residual moisture within the walls, especially as they are quite thick, and that this would be wicking away heat and also by evaporation would cool the oven down. Thanks for the encouragement.
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Post by bookemdanno on Apr 24, 2013 18:57:39 GMT
deffo give it a few fires chap! she'll be just fine!
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Post by dodders on Aug 8, 2013 20:05:48 GMT
The oven has been a great success. Delicious pizzas and really good fun. Now got it down to a T. Attachments:
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Post by cannyfradock on Aug 8, 2013 20:51:53 GMT
Dodders
Love that picture and nice to see you are having fun with the oven. The pizza looks spot on!!......please share any future pics with us.
Terry
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Post by bookemdanno on Aug 9, 2013 8:43:25 GMT
glad its all gone well and your new relationship is bloomimg!
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