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  • #46
    Re: My Old Kentucky Dome Enclosure

    It's nice to be able to make more progress posts to my enclosure thread!

    I finished up the framing last night. I'm amazed at how sturdy the structure became as I screwed in the last few parts. It's finally starting to look like something.

    Ken H. - Kentucky
    42" Pompeii

    Pompeii Oven Construction Video Updated!

    Oven Thread ... Enclosure Thread
    Cost Spreadsheet ... Picasa Web Album

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    • #47
      Re: My Old Kentucky Dome Enclosure

      This morning I got busy with the backer board. I finished up the sides and back. I decided to leave the front open until I finish re-curing and have a few hot fires. I want to have access just in case.



      As you can see, my Quality Control staff was on hand to double check my work.

      Durock vs. Hardibacker:
      I used several sheets of Hardibacker and 1 sheet of Durock. I figured it would be fun to compare them since the cost difference was negligible. I'll write up my comments in this thread:

      http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f9/c...-one-3838.html
      Ken H. - Kentucky
      42" Pompeii

      Pompeii Oven Construction Video Updated!

      Oven Thread ... Enclosure Thread
      Cost Spreadsheet ... Picasa Web Album

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      • #48
        Re: My Old Kentucky Dome Enclosure

        It's really looking good Ken. Very nice work.

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        • #49
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          Roof is in place. I also finished installing the backerboard on the front. When my arms, shoulders and legs recuperate I'll add roofing material under the eaves and the the front exposed studs.



          The second picture sort of gives you an idea of where the oven is in relation to the patio. The patio will eventually be covered by an arbor and I'll build a food prep table.
          Ken H. - Kentucky
          42" Pompeii

          Pompeii Oven Construction Video Updated!

          Oven Thread ... Enclosure Thread
          Cost Spreadsheet ... Picasa Web Album

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          • #50
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            Hurray! We had our first successful weekend of baking. My parents visited for my daughter's 11th birthday. She wanted pizza. So I hustled to get the backerboard, roof and chimney in place so the oven would look presentable.

            I had a couple small curing fires in the last week but had yet to try "Pizza Heat" since the vermiculite concrete was added earlier in the month.

            Let me tell you... This oven performed amazingly!

            Friday afternoon we set up a build-your-own-pizza bar on the patio and cooked 10 pizzas (accompanied by a nice Southern Indiana red wine). We had a blast.

            Saturday after lunch, the oven was still at 370F so we made a batch of Xabia Jim's Biscotti (pictures below). The biscotti's were great and we devoured them all. They were a tad chewy. I don't think I cooked them long enough the 2nd time.

            After we were done baking the biscotti we decided to run to the store and grab a 7lb pork shoulder (Boston Butt). We rubbed it with Famous Dave's rib rub and put it in the oven at 8pm last night. At 9am this morning the shoulder came out and pretty much shredded itself. The oven was still at 220F. Our Sunday BBQ lunch was outstanding.

            This was our first real trial of the fully insulated, completed dome. I can't tell you all how tickled I am with this thing. Everyone was thoroughly impressed. Thanks again for all the encouragement!
            Ken H. - Kentucky
            42" Pompeii

            Pompeii Oven Construction Video Updated!

            Oven Thread ... Enclosure Thread
            Cost Spreadsheet ... Picasa Web Album

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            • #51
              Re: My Old Kentucky Dome Enclosure

              Fun stuff Ken. It all looks great! Nice to do some retained heat cooking, huh?

              Southern Indiana red wine??? Is that close to Tuscany
              GJBingham
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              Everyone makes mistakes. The trick is to make mistakes when nobody is looking.

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              • #52
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                Cool Ken, sounds as if you had a blast! ...the buscotti are good then? I need to try those.
                "Building a Brick oven is the most fun anyone can have by themselves." (Terry Pratchett... slightly amended)

                http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/p...pics-2610.html
                http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f9/p...nues-2991.html

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                • #53
                  Re: My Old Kentucky Dome Enclosure

                  Ken,

                  Congratulations! Looking back over your build has been inspiring, but your description of your weekend cooking might be the real kick in the pants that gets me started!

                  Well, that and finding some recycled bricks...

                  The biscotti look delicious.

                  Ed

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                  • #54
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                    Originally posted by gjbingham View Post
                    Southern Indiana red wine??? Is that close to Tuscany
                    I knew I'd catch heck for that!
                    There are several wineries in southern Indiana now. They seem to be turning out some acceptable drink.
                    Ken H. - Kentucky
                    42" Pompeii

                    Pompeii Oven Construction Video Updated!

                    Oven Thread ... Enclosure Thread
                    Cost Spreadsheet ... Picasa Web Album

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                    • #55
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                      Ken,

                      Your oven looks great! Is the roof metal? Was it difficult to install?

                      Thanks.

                      John

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                      • #56
                        Re: My Old Kentucky Dome Enclosure

                        I'm just catching up with your progress - congratulations! You've sure been busy!
                        The enclosure looks great and that first marathon bake session sounds like it was a hit.
                        Guess you've got those Q.C. cuties to thank for keeping you on track .

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                        • #57
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                          Congrats my friend.
                          It looks like you made full use of the firewood that you burned!

                          It looks like(to me) that your WFO exceeded your expectations!
                          That's a wonderful feeling.

                          Great Job!

                          How did you serve that pulled pork?


                          Dave
                          My thread:
                          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/d...ress-2476.html
                          My costs:
                          http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?k...Xr0fvgxuh4s7Hw
                          My pics:
                          http://picasaweb.google.com/dawatsonator

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                          • #58
                            Re: My Old Kentucky Dome Enclosure

                            I forgot to mention...

                            The enclosure is looking awesome!

                            I gotta get to mine............
                            My thread:
                            http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/d...ress-2476.html
                            My costs:
                            http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?k...Xr0fvgxuh4s7Hw
                            My pics:
                            http://picasaweb.google.com/dawatsonator

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                            • #59
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                              accompanied by a nice Southern Indiana red wine

                              Indiana is producing wine? Gotta love global warming Great job Ken - the investment is paying dividends! You got to be proud.

                              Les...
                              Check out my pictures here:
                              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/les-build-4207.html

                              If at first you don't succeed... Skydiving isn't for you.

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                              • #60
                                Re: My Old Kentucky Dome Enclosure

                                Originally posted by Ken524 View Post
                                Hurray!

                                Friday afternoon we set up a build-your-own-pizza bar on the patio and cooked 10 pizzas (accompanied by a nice Southern Indiana red wine). We had a blast.

                                Saturday after lunch, the oven was still at 370F so we made a batch of Xabia Jim's Biscotti (pictures below). The biscotti's were great and we devoured them all. They were a tad chewy. I don't think I cooked them long enough the 2nd time.

                                After we were done baking the biscotti we decided to run to the store and grab a 7lb pork shoulder (Boston Butt). We rubbed it with Famous Dave's rib rub and put it in the oven at 8pm last night. At 9am this morning the shoulder came out and pretty much shredded itself. The oven was still at 220F. Our Sunday BBQ lunch was outstanding.

                                This was our first real trial of the fully insulated, completed dome. I can't tell you all how tickled I am with this thing. Everyone was thoroughly impressed. Thanks again for all the encouragement!

                                Here's to many more weekends and recipes to try and share....
                                very nice Ken....

                                (you're not supposed to eat all the biscotti in one sitting )
                                Sharing life's positives and loving the slow food lane

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