The Badger Build

[beaglestorm]

Re: The Badger Build

Great! 4 1/2" is waht I was planning to use, but was not sure it would look proportional. Actually beeing able to see it now on your oven, the size looks perfect, not too big or too small. Thanks.

-Michael

[thebadger]

Re: The Badger Build

Beaglestorm

My soldier course is the 4 1/2" high - standar brick on it's side. I'm aiming for an 18 inch or slightly lower dome for my 36"...

Dick

[beaglestorm]

Re: The Badger Build

Great looking oven! How tall is you soldier course? I am trying to decide what height to go with.

-Michael

[PizzaJNKY]

Re: The Badger Build

Go Badger! That looks really nice.

[thebadger]

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Mfiore,

I'm just using bricks and mortar. I'm using the HF dry saw so I can't make a ton of intricate cuts so therefore not taper cuts. Working well so far.

Dick

[Frances]

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Dick, that looks really good - love the stripes!

I think small cracks are normal (post a pic maybe?), I soaked the bricks that were already on the oven with a wet sponge right before setting down the next brick, and i would think that your dome would be stronger from having as few voids in the mortar as possible - though having some voids will probably be una-void-able (lousy pun fully inteded)

You'll probably get some more professional advice from other members though ...

[mfiore]

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Dick,

I really dig the red brick "stripes". I wish I could find red firebricks locally.

I can't tell from you photos, are you cutting a taper on the bricks, or using shims and mortar?

mike

[thebadger]

The Badger Build (Soldier Course and Rows 1-3)

Gang,

Progress!!!!

Started mortaring the soldier course and the first 3 rows. All in all in went pretty well. My work isn’t as refined as most but it’s mine and I hope it will work. As you can tell I copied another FB Poster (Oventhusiast) on his different color rows for a touch of whimsy. My brick dealer just happened to have 30 or so in the red color.

So far I’ve used 1 1/3 bags of heatstop!!! I bought 3 – 50 lb bags – hope I have enough…

QUESTIONS

1. In a couple of spots I’ve noticed small “cracks” between the mortar and brick – like it’s drying too fast. YES – I soaked my bricks for 1-2 hours (too long maybe) and I think my mortar was wet enough – like peanut butter??? Any suggestions. I’m not too concerned as I only noticed 1 or two places were this happened.
2. When you stop on at a row, what’s the best way to get those bricks wet since you can’s “soak a row”?
3. Do you have to get mortar in every crevis - can you have voids where there isn't any mortar - issues?

I’m hoping to work on the vent/arch next weekend and starting tying it into the rows.

Thanks
Dick

[gjbingham]

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Looking great Dick! Love those pics!

[asudavew]

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Just a tip.

I built forms for my arches....
The first one I left in for .. 3 or 4 days.
When I pulled the forms the arch cracked.

(then came a second building of the arch)



The second one I left in longer.... It didn't crack until I fired up the oven.

So... in hindsight... pull the forms for the arch right away.
Try to make sure it can support itself from the get-go.

It has to do it's job. (and that's coming from a fellow who has to rebuild his arch... after the fact) ... for the third time...

Dave

[asudavew]

Re: The Badger Build (hearth lay out)

Still trying to figure out the arch/dome transition.
Thanks
Dick

You will probably think about this until it's done.
Great build so far.

Thanks for posting your progress.
I have to live vicariously these days!

You will be cooking pies in no time!

Time capsule.. great idea.

keep posting!

Dwats

[thebadger]

The Badger Build (hearth lay out)

Gang,

I think I've got my hearth placed where I want it and it's pretty smooth. I want to take a break and check it again. Still trying to figure out the arch/dome transition. I'm hoping to get my first few courses done later this week/weekend.

Right now my hearth is about 43 1/2 inches high - seems like a good height.

Thanks
Dick

[thebadger]

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Fullback,

No special plans - just the standard FB .pdf...

My plans are all in my head

DIck

[fullback66]

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Badger,
Can I have a copy of your plans?
fb66

[thebadger]

Re: The Badger Build (time capsule)

Frances,

Sure, nothing "top secret"

We just put in our yearly family letters that we send out at christmas, pictures of our kids and some neighbors and misc items - why I built the oven and most important I included the oven plans... I figured if it came down maybe someone will want to build another one. I put as much on paper as I could and included an old SD card - not sure if it will be able to be easily read by whomever finds it - anyone remember 8 track or even cassette tapes to some degree.

This was a fun project to get the kids involved.

Thanks
Dick