Down Under Brick Dome Build

[deejayoh]

Re: Down Under Brick Dome Build

I got a bit ahead of myself and decided to finish the Inner Arch.

Seems it is impossible to resist. I had the same problem

good looking arch

[Cookie Monster]

Re: Down Under Brick Dome Build

I got a bit ahead of myself and decided to finish the Inner Arch.

[Cookie Monster]

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Slow progress... Cutting the arch bricks as I build each chain. Just using some cardboard templates to mark up the bricks as I go.

[Cookie Monster]

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Thanks Doug

I only hope mine turns out half as good as yours and I will be happy

Cheers,

Matt

[Cookie Monster]

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Finally started on the dome.

First course laid flat on the floor no soldier course.

I only used 7mm ply for my floor template. That was a mistake. With a bit of rain it is bowing and flexing so I have had to put bricks all over it to keep it down flat.

It seems to be going ok so far. Two chains have been completed with some motar joints to fix up.

Rather than build the arch all in one hit I have decided to build it as the dome goes up. I think that will make it easier to cut the transition and build it in situ rather than try to predict the angles.

[Cookie Monster]

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Once I started cutting bricks for the arch and dome transition I realised the angle grinder wasnt going to be accurate enough (Maybe just the guy holding it wasnt accurate enough) Plus I didn't feel that safe using it and knew it could go pear shaped pretty quickly.

So with brick saw's retailing for around $1000 AUS and 1 day hire $165 + Blade wear I decided to go out and buy one of these for $125

RYOBI Tools

It's a beauty. Just have to flip the brick over and cut it from the other side to get all the way through but I dont mind. Works like a dream compared to the angle grinder. Just have to pull the brick towards you instead of pushing it into the blade. Stops you getting sprayed with water and clay.

Most of the dome I am just halving bricks with the bolster but this is fantastic for some of the fancy cuts where it needs to be pretty spot on. Should be great for closing the dome also and the keystone.

[Cookie Monster]

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I have just used an offset pattern for the floor.

[Cookie Monster]

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Here are some pictures of the under floor insulation layer. 100mm thick Hebel blocks.

[Cookie Monster]

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Holy crap - you are making your own brick? You need to start raising the water Buffalo for good cheese Pretty cool dude!

Sorry Les I left a word out there

I have purchased dry pressed solid clay cream bricks which I will be using for the floor and dome of the oven.

[Les]

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I have dry pressed solid clay cream bricks which I will be using for the floor and dome of the oven.

Holy crap - you are making your own brick? You need to start raising the water Buffalo for good cheese Pretty cool dude!

[brickie in oz]

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Hi Cookie,

"dry pressed solid clay cream bricks"
You're confusing the heck out of me. Is this an Ozzy name for fire bricks?

Firebricks is firebricks, even here.....

[Laurentius]

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Hi Cookie,

"dry pressed solid clay cream bricks"
You're confusing the heck out of me. Is this an Ozzy name for fire bricks?

[Cookie Monster]

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Started gathering supplies for the oven. It's very expensive stuff. Good thing the build is taking so long it allows me to spread the cost out over a longer period.

I will be using 100mm thick Hebel Blocks for the under hearth isulation.

I have dry pressed solid clay cream bricks which I will be using for the floor and dome of the oven.

[Cookie Monster]

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Champions,

Thanks for the comments. It's been a very long slow process but I think I'm not the only one in that boat!!

Dave:
Thanks mate she is a beautiful girl. She is very happy and healthy we are very lucky!!! I have not forgotten about the insulation. I am going to insulate the hell out of this thing!!

UtahBeehiver:
Yeah we do get a little bit of snow buy only a light dusting once in a blue moon. That's right up the top around Katoomba about 1100 meters above sea level. We are not up high enough to get snow here although it feels like it might sometimes. Nothing like you guys get over there. Yes your right we are about an hour and a half drive west of Sydney.

Laurentius:
Yeah mate the garden edge will go to make way for a work / outdoor entertaining area. I have already tripped over the bloody thing several times so far... I would hate to lose a pizza or even worse a beer due to that thing!!

ATK406:
Thanks for the kind words. Congratulations to you too!! I might curve the garden edging to meet up with the oven so it all flows nicely. I will be adding extra benches and wokspace later on when funds allow.

Les:
Yes the curb side is the front. I don't even need a drink to trip over it

brickie in oz:
You know what happens when you assume things mate!!! This time you were right

jeeppiper:
The accent is a hell of a lot heavier when I talk Thanks mate. Once it is all knocked together and the landsaping is done it should look like a beauty.

Cheers,

Cookie Monster

[jeeppiper]

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Cookie Monster, you write with a heavy Australian accent!

I think the location looks great.