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Post by oblertone on Apr 14, 2015 13:09:02 GMT
Interesting topic as I was in MAKRO the other day and noticed they do shallow iron pans (steel handles) at very reasonable prices i.e. a 28cm frying pan was less than a tenner. Not suitable for long term/time stuff but I'm hoping to do breakfast for 20+ following a pizza party and they'll do very well.
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Post by oblertone on Apr 10, 2015 21:56:38 GMT
Excellent progress, now the fun starts ! As an aside, is the base board in sections because it needs to be to get it out off the dome once you've built it.
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Post by oblertone on Apr 9, 2015 22:25:13 GMT
Look up Vitcas they do a range of stuff for WFOs
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Post by oblertone on Apr 7, 2015 13:24:12 GMT
I did indeed, all except the square mirror tiles which came on a sheet; all the rest were B&Q cheapo 4" tiles.
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Post by oblertone on Apr 7, 2015 11:28:58 GMT
Final view, I promise !
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Post by oblertone on Apr 7, 2015 11:27:32 GMT
Dave, thank you for your comments, the error was deciding to mosaic it; I never want to see another tile cutter !
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Post by oblertone on Apr 7, 2015 11:24:10 GMT
Lee, my apologies for any confusion, it's just that I've seen plenty of houses not built as substantially as your oven, hence the tongue in cheek comment. Can't wait to see it finished.
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Post by oblertone on Apr 7, 2015 7:42:01 GMT
Very very nice build; that arch is not going anywhere, but you're going to need planning permission if the dome is getting the same treatment
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Post by oblertone on Apr 6, 2015 7:12:24 GMT
Dragon's pah ! Meet Octopussy
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Post by oblertone on Apr 5, 2015 17:51:46 GMT
2m x 2m Gazebo (green) used to cover my WFO while I got it waterproof. Not for sale as two of the 'windows' have been repaired with gaffa tape after rubbing on my log store. Ideal for protecting a new build or base from inclement weather.
Collection from West Devon preferred as I'm not posting ! Could also be in London after the 12th.
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Post by oblertone on Apr 5, 2015 9:26:25 GMT
Finally got around to a finish coat; decided to tile it ERROR!!! Looks good but took forever ?
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Post by oblertone on Mar 26, 2015 13:06:12 GMT
The ready mix fire clay would be ok if you were building using tapered bricks individually cut to size because the gaps you'd be dealing with are <5mm; if however you're using a technique with larger gaps then homebrew (3-1-1-1 Sand/cement/clay/lime) is by far the best option as it's very forgiving to work with and cheaper because you use quite a bit. Powdered clay can be hard to find but a bit of phoning around works wonders.
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Post by oblertone on Mar 26, 2015 8:47:19 GMT
Perhaps the cheapest oven floor material are reclaimed heater blocks from night storage heaters, often free or very cheap on a variety of sites they providde good heat retention but do benefit from an insulation layer underneath; I used 25mm vermiculite board under mine. Try a search on eBay but be warned, they are very heavy so local collection is key.
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Post by oblertone on Mar 16, 2015 17:58:44 GMT
Very nice indeed, nearly pizza time !
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Post by oblertone on Mar 3, 2015 10:34:20 GMT
I had similar issues trying to dry out a render (actually waterproof tile cement) coat and generally working on the oven. I bought a 2x2m gazebo from eBay for £62, works a treat and I'll pass it on when I've finally got the oven waterproof. Fairly crap picture, on phone, at night, whilst under the influence; but you get the idea. It's secured to the oven using 4 bungee straps and hasn't moved very far even during the winter storms.
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