My Old Kentucky Dome

[rlf5]

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Seriously, that looks like something bought at the store. Great job!

[Ken524]

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After a few days break I started working on the vent walls. I'm only laying 1 or 2 courses of bricks per day and letting the mortar set so when I tap on the next course it won't mess up the previous.





...and a gratuitous photo of me and my 4 Quality Control Inspectors.

[Ken524]

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I think you're in the wrong profression...

You are too kind. I've seen professional masons at work and I'm definitely not there yet!

I'm pretty pleased with the way it's turning out, definitely better than I expected.

[rlf5]

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...and the finished dome; interior and exterior:



I also mortared the bricks on the vent landing.

I think you're in the wrong profression...

Looks great!

[Acoma]

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Ken, I like the silo idea. Really, when I get to that point with my oven, it may (or may not) become an option. Maybe 1/3's or 1/4's. Still, Your work deserves much respect.

[sarah h]

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Ken, it looks wonderful! And I may just copy that keystone idea ...
Congratulations!!

Sarah

[Ken524]

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Looks like a missile silo on the top.

Missile silo? Cool!

[Ken524]

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Ken,

...I have saved a copy of your idea in my ?oven folder?; I want to copy your design. Copy in not the correct word, it is more like an adoption!

Hi Guerito,

Copy away! My oven design is far from original. I "borrowed" just about every element from other projects I've seen here on Forno Bravo.

Have fun building!

[Frances]

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It's just a really beautiful dome, that's all I can say. Beautiful!

Frances

[Acoma]

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Ken, cover that baby asap If you love the work, you will love the food. Very interesting finish to the dome, not what I was expecting. Looks like a missile silo on the top.

[Guerito]

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Ken,

A wonderful artisan project to follow through your posts. You are a true professional; it deserves 5 stars!

It is a shame to cover your perfectionist skills up with insulation. Kudos for the original key or king pin to your dome. I hope you don't mind, I have saved a copy of your idea in my “oven folder”; I want to copy your design. Copy in not the correct word, it is more like an adoption! I can only hope to imitate your labor of love.

I need to finish my pergola and then on to my oven. It looks like it may be a springtime project.

I can’t wait to see how you finish your project. Looking forward to more pictures, keep up the meticulous good work!

Guerito

[Dannyboyblue]

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Great job, Ken.
Can't wait to see what you do with the rest of it.
Cheers.

[Ken524]

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Congratulations Ken, it is beautiful! and also a great idea to finish up the dome....
Ken quation for you...I see you pictures are displayed directly when we open the post...how do you upload them? thanks Carlo

Thanks Carlo...
First upload your pictures to the appropriate section of the "Photo Gallery". When you view your photos in the photo gallery, you will see an '[IMG]' tag below the picture. Copy the tag and paste it into your post.

[Ageo308]

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Ken your truly an artist. Amazing stuff mate, well done

[biondoli]

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Congratulations Ken, it is beautiful! and also a great idea to finish up the dome....
Ken quation for you...I see you pictures are displayed directly when we open the post...how do you upload them? thanks Carlo