Breven's Outdoor Kitchen Progress

[christo]

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Looking really great!!!

I see the end in sight and have been stepping efforts to finish my 18 month project so you don't finish before me!!!

I've got well over 5k invested in mine (I'm scared to count up all the receipts - actually) - but that includes 800 sq foot of brick pavers and the grill - I salvaged base block, used old chain link instead of wire mesh - recycled form boards. I can't imagine how much I would have spent to hire it out.

I know what you mean about all cook and no relaxing. I've started to train the neighbors on oven tending and dough handling. I'm going to start supervising more and doing less!!!

I don't mind bartending if you have an opening for your next party.....

Christo

[staestc]

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Breven,

My advice is to invite a bunch of folks from here, on the grounds that they should know how to both use a wood fired oven and to make pizza's in it, then let them do the work of feeding all those that don't, because you have EARNED the chance to sit back and enjoy it! (unless you are like me and just bitch about having to do all the cooking etc. but secretly enjoy it! )

Travis

[Breven]

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Christo- If you want to come all the way out here to tend bar, your hired! Did I mention what a cheapskate I am? I can promise you wouldn't make enough to cover your plane ticket!

[Breven]

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Trav- dude, I love making the pizzas and I really enjoy cooking them. BUT...when there are a bunch of friends over, I'd like to drink some beers and put my feet up, while someone else serves up the fresh pizzas. A few times, by the time I was done cooking- the fricken party is winding down! I think payign someone to do the cooking for a big party is worth it- with Cristo tending bar- it's a win win, he can help the cook if he gets backed up!

[Frances]

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Last time I had a bunch of people over, I showed them how to make a pizza and then let everyone do their own. Tending the oven and baking all the pizzas is still a lot of work, but it means that everyone is there and socialising with you while you do it. Plus they all really enjoyed making pizza.

But I must say, hiring somebody sounds like it would give you a more relaxing evening...

[Breven]

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That's a good idea Frances. I've also thought about trying to prepare the pizza dough, I mean have it all stretched out and ready for toppings, ahead of time. Then everyone can put the toppings on that they like and cook it themselves. That'd be fun.

[Bandrasco]

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Hi Breven,

I just went through your photo album and very nice job bro! As much time as I have spent in this forum I have to admit it's been a little self serving. Now that my oven is near completion I'm going back and looking at everyones build in more detail. I love the outdoor kitchen; great job. If it gets too hot in the kitchen you can always jump in the pool right?

Good luck with your finale party!

[CanuckJim]

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Breven,

You've done such a fine job with your build that I definitely do not want to step on this thread. I'm working on a project that includes historical pictures of old European bake ovens, from whatever period. I'd like to ask Forum members that might have some to share a few. Just contact me by email. Thanks in advance.

Jim

[Breven]

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Thanks Bill...and it's funny you mention it, one time this summer, I really thought I was about to overheat...jumped right in the pool- clothes, shoes, everything.
I've been trying to grout my tile for the last couple of weeks- the afternoons are too short and my weekends have been eaten up with business travel. I finally have a free weekend coming up, hope to knock out the grout and make some more progress witht he brick. I'd love a long hot summer day right about now.

[bbell]

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Looks great!

Can you tell me the inside diameter of your oven, the number of inches and blankets you used and the hearth width? I'm about to weld up a stand and want to make sure I have enough room.

Great work. Thanks
Bill

[MAVANO]

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great job!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a question , where did you purchase the bags of vermiculite or pertilite I've been trying here in the Chicagoland area with no luck I found vemiculite cement mix at a pool supply co. but unable to find the loose form,

[egalecki]

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Vermiculite cement mix should work. Just find out what the proportions are. If it's 5 to 1 or greater, you're ok.

[MAVANO]

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well thats fine but I am looking for loose not a cement mix ,Its for loose fill insulation

[cynon767]

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Awesome. Very inspiring. I really like the shape of the oven house and roof... I was thinking of something along the same lines, with the rounded roof end. I can't wait to see how it comes out.

What are you planning to surface the roof with?

[Breven]

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Sorry everyone, I took a few days before I had a chance to read this thread!

Bill- This is a 36" oven inside, add 1/2 a brick (I think that's 3.5 or 4 inches?), wrapped a 1 inch thick blanket twice. I guess the total is about 42" for the dome alone. You need to leave plenty of room for the walls, if you plan an enclosure. Go too big rather than too small.

Mavano- I got mine from Home Depot out in the garden dept. The place that sells to HD around here is called Thero Rock out of Chandler A.Z. I beleive. You might want to check with them if you can't find those bags at your local Home Depot. They run about $20 a bag.

Cynon- Man, I have no fricken clue how that roof is going to end up. I'm planning a slate stone roof made from the exact same tiles as the tiles I have covering the counters. I'm going to cut the tiles vertically to make them 6x12". I plan to set the roof just like you would a wood shake roof. The tile will match the tile on the counters. Should look great, but the rounded back is going to be tough! I have no idea what I'm doing either...so, I'll wing it! When I get to that point I'll take a bunch of pics- in case you want to follow my lead. If it doesn't work, at least you'll know what not to do!