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Post by cannyfradock on Jan 21, 2013 22:14:50 GMT
On the old forum I was fascinated in finding this working model of a Medieval Wood-fired oven... It was used at events on re-enactments of by-gone battles etc. Unfortunately the cart collapsed but the oven (good old clay oven) survived and was still used allbeit as a static oven. Ever since seeing that photo I have always wanted to build a similar project. This year I will be doing many things in the wood-fired oven field, amongst them will be working with a Trust in wales called R3 Cymru ( Providing training & rehabilitation for service veterans throughout Wales in order to stabilise and create opportunities in civilian life.)..... I am looking to generate some well needed income for this trust so I am just about to purchase this... img689.imageshack.us/img689/1473/cartandpony.jpg [/img] I am going to build a working model/replica of a Clay oven on the rear of this 2 wheeled buggie which will compliment the period. The oven will be mounted on the buggie with the opening facing to the rear. I will make sure it is sturdy enough to be horse drawn, but in all reality will probably be transported via a trailer. The oven will then be rented out to any events that may like this at their re-enactment events with any monies generated going directly to the R3 Trust. (I believe in their cause and they have already helped me)......my turn for some payback!! What do you guys think? terry
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Post by Happy Baker on Jan 23, 2013 11:08:34 GMT
That's a great idea, and a great cause too. As someone who goes out with a Poppy Box in November, I can understand your belief in it. Just one thing though ... please make sure you have legs underneath the front of it, for when you take the horse out of the harness!! Do they have a website we can look at what they do?
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Post by cannyfradock on Jan 23, 2013 12:19:09 GMT
Hello H
The trust is going into it's next stage of planning so no website yet. I'll post more info when i get it.
There are lots of things I haven't worked out yet if the project gets underway. I was thinking along the same lines of having 2 hinged poles on the rear (with the oven facing to the rear) to use as stabilizers. The oven would be something like a Bushmans oven (dingley dell) but just the dome bit. It would be covered in clay....or resembling clay to make it look period in it's completion. I would build my own base of ex-met covered floor with 2" thermolite briquettes on the ex-met with 1" fire-bricks on top of this. The weight should be no more than the weight of 2 adults (which the carriage is designed for)
Still in the planning stage so if the project goes ahead i shall use the forum to ask advice on each stage.
Terry
p.s......have sent a PM with more info
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Post by hedgemonkey on Jan 24, 2013 9:49:37 GMT
A medieval oven from Germany. Attachments:
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Post by cannyfradock on Jan 24, 2013 11:47:55 GMT
Nice picture HM Here's another illustration of a Medieval bread oven on wheels I found. Looking at the frown on their faces the bread probably tasted rubbish Terry
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Post by cannyfradock on Feb 2, 2013 11:18:01 GMT
Another picture from Rivergirl. It looks a close up of the original....but I'm not sure...
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Post by rivergirl on Feb 2, 2013 11:28:41 GMT
I know that I would rather queue here for a food than a fast food van!
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Post by cannyfradock on Nov 6, 2013 16:48:08 GMT
I've taken this project one step further and just bought myself a Governess cart..... The idea is to remove most of the carraige and somehow create a platform for the base of the oven.... this a view from the rear of the springs and axle. The carraige (which is in perfect working order), would normally hold 4 people so I can can put up to about 350kg on it... Initial thoughts on the project... create a flat timber base.... 5 or 10mm fireboard..... 3" Vermecrete or 3" celotex briquettes? 1" fire-brick hearth. DOME... lightweight aerated clay bricks 1" thermal blanket 3" vermecrete K-rend (terracotta colour with straw mixed in for authentic look)? Probably lay ex-met on the base and over the dome, strapped to the base and incorperate chicken wire in the dome. That's the general idea anyway....next step....DO IT. Terry
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Post by rivergirl on Nov 6, 2013 20:39:59 GMT
Fingers crossed for you!!
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Post by rockrocky on Nov 7, 2013 18:26:41 GMT
Best of luck. Attachments:
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