CUACNOPALAN, Puebla, Mexico

[Dr. Leslie]

This is my second lifetime oven. The first was a rudimentary clay oven but is still in operation 20 years on!

I have decided to make this "real" pizza oven but have run into problems sourcing insulation materials in this region of Mexico. More on that later.

[Dr. Leslie]

Preparing the bricks.

[UtahBeehiver]

Great start on the base. If you have not downloaded the free eplans from Forno Bravo, do so, they are a good baseline for designing your oven.

[Dr. Leslie]

Hi Russell,

Thanks. Yes, I have the plans and I am using your build (from the photos) as a guide, especially the floor and first course.

[Dr. Leslie]

I managed to find some of the critical materials but not the ideal solution.

• Only 4 panels of FoamGlass at 2" thickness. 4" is optimal so I had to fill in the rest with LIMECRETE.

[Dr. Leslie]

I am advancing slowly. Probably due to getting into stride with materials, methods and tools.

[Dr. Leslie]

Today, July 15 I got started on the dome