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  • #91
    Re: My Wood fired Redux

    Grabbed a couple hours the last couple days for curing fires and some work on the watertable. Yesterday I wet sanded the second slurry coat and then set them on the base....no pics...oops. I applied some Lexel in between the pieces to act as a kind of gasket because I didn't want a joint.


    At the same time, I had another fire going...I'm guessing it was in the 500*-600* range.

    Today I profiled the watertable and burned a good fire...guessing it was in the 700*-800* range. The bricks were clearing when I stopped adding fuel, it was getting dark and we may get rain later tonight so I need it to cool so I can tarp the dome later tonight.

    Next I am going to slurry the profile the wet sand it...then some sealer.

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    • #92
      Re: My Wood fired Redux

      Plenty of cracks on the cladding...none inside the dome that I can tell. Not bothered about the cladding, it's letting steam and moisture out. Today's fire was the hottest yet, and I barely saw any wetness around the cracks...it's getting close. All the fires have been kept burning a minimum of 5 hours.

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      • #93
        Re: My Wood fired Redux

        You are down to the fun part now, fit and finish.

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        • #94
          Re: My Wood fired Redux

          You said it...this part never gets old. In a way, the fact that things got held up on this build has been a good thing. The granite work I have planned for the entry will take some time to carve, but I can still frame everything up, insulate and dry it in while that's going on.

          Even though I'm looking forward to the stone veneer, I am even more psyched to do the roof.....it's going to be something I have been waiting to do for years for the right customer. I guess this oven will have to do!
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          • #95
            Re: My Wood fired Redux

            I dunno, your customer this time is pretty damn picky....

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            • #96
              Re: My Wood fired Redux

              Originally posted by Tscarborough View Post
              I dunno, your customer this time is pretty damn picky....
              Guilty as charged...
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              • #97
                Re: My Wood fired Redux

                Tons of rain the last week and a half. I have only managed to slurry the profiled edges on the watertable...nothing else really. I am hoping to be able to frame around the oven to dry it in and insulate it this weekend. If not..because there may be more rain, I'll at least start carving the outer arch, which will be a solid chunk of granite.
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                • #98
                  Re: My Wood fired Redux

                  Stonecutter,

                  I added your formed concrete to a concrete counter link that I maintain if that is okay. It has a hot link in Lburou's FB treasure archives in the Newbie section.
                  Russell
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                  • #99
                    Re: My Wood fired Redux

                    Originally posted by UtahBeehiver View Post
                    Stonecutter,

                    I added your formed concrete to a concrete counter link that I maintain if that is okay. It has a hot link in Lburou's FB treasure archives in the Newbie section.
                    No I don't mind at all. I had posted another concrete slab I did ( for a fireplace hearth ) on another thread but I can't remember where. I'll upload the pics to this thread and if you want those too, feel free.
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                    • Re: My Wood fired Redux

                      This is hand pressed concrete slabs used for a fireplace hearth. The main color is charcoal, with pewter veining. If anyone is wondering, the stone on the FP is 4"-6" veneer, and is three-side snapped Tennessee Fieldstone.

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                      • Re: My Wood fired Redux

                        Installed...

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                        The mix is a highly engineered sand only blend, with a little fiber too. There was also a polymer added, and this concrete is very hard when fully cured...over 6000 psi. I treat it like stone, meaning I profile the edges by hand rather than form them in the mould...because it creates sharper detailing. It also polishes up very nicely, I took this hearth all the way to 3000 grit, then buff, seal and wax. Anyway, this technique has broad applications, and can be used for sinks ( hey Gulf! ) and architectural pieces.
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                        • Re: My Wood fired Redux

                          I hear ya' Stonecutter,

                          That is some beautiful work, stone and hearth. I am still trying to get a finish with wet sand paper. I can actually see a little sheen in places on my work, but nothing like that. I just caught David's post and on his and your recomendations, I just might have to spring for the wet polisher and diamond pads .
                          Joe Watson " A year from now, you will wish that you had started today" My Build Album / My Build

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                          • Re: My Wood fired Redux

                            Gudday
                            Wow.... That's one pretty piece of work!
                            I noticed in one shot a piece of stone work intruding on the arch.... Subtle but subdued ... Completely random...I'm not artistic ( my art teacher called my a scribler) ... But do appreciate the art and the finish of your craft !
                            Thanks
                            Dave
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                            • Re: My Wood fired Redux

                              Thanks guys. Style wise, I was influenced by the Inca stonework in machu picchu, and some Japanese stone work I saw. The joints were kept to no more than 3/16".
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                              • Re: My Wood fired Redux

                                Specifically for Utah Beehiver, this is the fake stone project I mentioned in your thread. Type N mortar mixed 2:1 over a portland based scratch coat and lath.

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                                Even though I would never favor adhered veneer over natural stone, I must say it came out better than expected. I don't love the window trim, but those are 22.5* corners (which are mitered) and there was only around 6.5" between the window and the corner, so field pattern wouldn't work like it did below the trim...I wove the 'stone' to avoid a continuous joint.

                                HO & GC are happy, and I am keeping the wolves away....win - win.
                                Last edited by stonecutter; 06-14-2013, 06:01 PM.
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