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Post by oblertone on Feb 28, 2021 0:05:39 GMT
Most twin-wall systems come with a separate register plate that can be fixed (bolted/screwed/glued) to the top of the arch; then the section of twin wall is seated by a eighth-turn twist and can be demounted for storage.
My build thread below shows just such a system but might not display on a phone screen.
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Post by oblertone on Feb 27, 2021 9:58:00 GMT
My 2p: keep it to one side and use it while you build a new oven, at least you’ll have pizza while you labour.
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Post by oblertone on Feb 24, 2021 19:23:03 GMT
The forum is alive but in truth the traffic is greater in the warmer months when folk are outside and busy; as to where to find clay, you’re standing on it ! Most of the UK has a layer of clay not too far down and although Edinburgh might be a little rocky you shouldn’t have to travel too far to find someone digging a hole.
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Post by oblertone on Feb 19, 2021 10:40:59 GMT
Good morning to you; any particular style in mind ?
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Post by oblertone on Feb 14, 2021 10:41:20 GMT
Good morning and welcome; ask any questions you like but the first response will always be ‘take more pics’. As to where you post, try looking at ‘Recent Threads’ for an overview then take your pick from the most appropriate. The traffic on here isn’t great so the ‘where’ becomes less relevant, that being said there is a large pool of expertise and experience just waiting for you.
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Post by oblertone on Feb 11, 2021 8:43:36 GMT
Looks great, what was the dome cast from ?
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Post by oblertone on Feb 8, 2021 12:53:54 GMT
I think the cut-n-paste gremlins have been at your ingredient list.
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Post by oblertone on Jan 21, 2021 8:12:44 GMT
Good morning and welcome; questions you may have will all have been asked before so ask away.
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Post by oblertone on Jan 6, 2021 9:47:10 GMT
Rather like trying to improve the wheel I fear, however a fresh look at something can’t be a bad thing. Personally i feel the critical dimension for a WFO is the oft quoted ratio between the door aperture height and the internal roof, usually given as 63%. This seemingly random figure is apparently the result of measuring a large number of ancient working ovens to determine experience over time by actual users*. If adhered to this allows a front flue WFO to breathe efficiently, if an open fronted fire can be said to be in anyway efficient ! It also predetermine’s the height of a hemispherical dome as most builders start with a restricted floor area to work with. There are of course flatter dome shapes used where pizza is the only consideration.
*this statement may be just bullshit generated by pernickety Americans but I rather like it.
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Post by oblertone on Dec 31, 2020 9:07:06 GMT
I had a steel base made up by a fabricator albeit to sit on a trolley; if you’re on a pc you should see my build thread linked below. The base is still doing sterling service.
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Post by oblertone on Dec 29, 2020 8:32:02 GMT
Hi Tom, click on the Home button (top left) and scroll down where you’ll find a wealth of advice on wfo types and construction. Personally, if I wanted longevity I’d go for a brick dome, but the choice is yours. Whatever you choose, ask any questions as most have been answered before.
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Post by oblertone on Dec 15, 2020 17:45:50 GMT
The black bits are 'handles' to hold it by; nice finish.
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Post by oblertone on Nov 30, 2020 18:19:57 GMT
Great to hear but even better to see; post pics if you can please.
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Post by oblertone on Nov 15, 2020 10:25:37 GMT
Very ‘clean’ work; mine looked like a bomb site until it was finished.
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Post by oblertone on Nov 14, 2020 8:25:56 GMT
Chicken is straightforward but does need preparation; make a glaze of oil, paprika, salt & pepper and rub it well into the chicken skin, open a can of beer (I use cider) and drink half of it, stand the can in a baking tray and lower the chicken down over it until it wedges. Cover with foil and place in the WFO with the chicken upright for 75 minutes; remove from WFO and extract the can, wrap the chicken in the foil an set aside to rest, make gravy from the pan juice and remaining beer.
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