Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
Its looking good Nikki!
...and there's nothing like telling other builders what to look out for
Seriously, I am totally in awe of you building an oven right now. I had trouble doing just about anything more than eating and sleeping when I was pregnant. Good for you!
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
Originally posted by Modthyrth View PostDome Day II: The Start of Mortaring
Things I have learned today:
--Being able to make nice cakes does not mean that I will have any innate ability to spread mortar well.
--A small flat spatula stolen from the kitchen is a very handy tool in building a wood fired oven.
--Boobs stick out and bonk into the dome and get especially messy. Wear shirts I really really care nothing about, and don't run out to Home Depot without expecting odd stares.
--This takes WAY longer than I would have guessed. I guessed, doubled the time in my mind, and was STILL way under.
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
Originally posted by Modthyrth View Postmondiferous conostihogans
Awesome Nikki, thanks for the pic - you're a great sport! Keep us posted on the progress of your child - WAY more important than an oven...
Les...
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
Originally posted by egalecki View PostSadly, I didn't either...
"I'm so crafty I make people AND wood fired ovens."
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
Nikki,
It may be taking awhile, but it looks great! You will have the dome shape in just a couple days at the rate you are working now!
And then it is just a bit more work and you will be cooking...
Keep up the good work.
JED
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
Originally posted by mfiore View PostFunny, I didn't have that problem!
You've got a good start there- keep it up! It is a lot easier to put them on flat than when you're doing your soldier course, so it gets better from here. Take care of your back, though, and watch your balance!
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
Originally posted by Modthyrth View Post
--Boobs stick out and bonk into the dome
You are right about raiding the kitchen for tools - I was wise enough to avoid the wrath of wife - I went to the dollar store and bought spoons, buckets, etc...
Les...
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
Dome Day II: The Start of Mortaring
Things I have learned today:
--Being able to make nice cakes does not mean that I will have any innate ability to spread mortar well.
--A small flat spatula stolen from the kitchen is a very handy tool in building a wood fired oven.
--Boobs stick out and bonk into the dome and get especially messy. Wear shirts I really really care nothing about, and don't run out to Home Depot without expecting odd stares.
--This takes WAY longer than I would have guessed. I guessed, doubled the time in my mind, and was STILL way under.
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
Originally posted by Modthyrth View Post
It is incredibly frustrating having to rely on other people for a lot of things while I'm pregnant
Really , you guy's are off to a fantastic start - good luck and god speed. And congrats on the rug rat - good times!!
Les...
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
Hooray, we've started the dome! I finally feel like we're going to have an actual oven sometime soon. I haven't started mortaring anything yet; that fun will start tomorrow. The Harbor Freight wet saw works like a dream, and my husband concurs that those assembly directions are probably the worst he's ever encountered.
We've changed our mind about the enclosure, and are now going to frame it in and cover in the same stone. It meant we didn't have to be as precise about the floor and insulation cuts.
It is incredibly frustrating having to rely on other people for a lot of things while I'm pregnant, but Drew has really stepped up even though this is my pet project. I'm just delighted that I'm to a part of the project where the heaviest thing I have to lift is an 8 pound brick. I'm allowed to do that!
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
Oh, don't you just hate that, when you're not allowed to lift anything and have to depend on others to get anything done?! I remember it all too well...
I'm really glad to hear you've finally got the hearth poured now, that must feel good! It looks very solid on those pics, so hopefully the cracks will be ok.
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
More progress at long last. After having six concrete companies (including small-volume ready-mix delivery companies) flake on me over the last three months, we finally just went and rented a mixer and did it ourselves.
I'm not allowed to lift anything over 20 pounds, so my role was mostly to be in charge of the hose. Two of our neighbors graciously helped out--the whole court is looking forward to me finishing the project. ;-)
As the concrete dried, two small cracks formed. I accidentally deleted the pictures I took, but I'll take more tomorrow. I really really hope they won't pose any problems, because I don't even want to think about how to pull down that slab.
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
Yeah there's a breaking point in the rent mixer/delivery question. Thankfully I have a friend who has a mixer, but I have rented/used a redi-mix truck in the past. You'll get a better mix from the truck too. The Portland content in bag mixes always seems to come up short if you want it to look really nice. I always weigh out my mix of sand/stone and portland for finish concrete. Just make sure you have your ducks in a row before they show up..they charge by the hour
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Re: Nikki's 42" in Phoenix, where it's hot as a...
I haven't even been able to get them to schedule a date. So far, they say "maybe next week, maybe next week, definitely next week let's coordinate on Wednesday." And then they stop answering my calls and emails. I'm fed up and am ready to do whatever it takes to advance the project...short of mixing all that concrete by hand in the wheelbarrow. ;-) Renting a mixer would cost nearly as much as having the premix delivered, so that's our plan now.
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