Re: Salv's WFO Build
what was that old joke - you know it is summer in Adelaide when the premium car parks in shopping centres are not those nearest to the shops but those in the shade.
Salv
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Pffft...It's only one day.
When it get's like it did last March then it's hot. That's when Adelaide set a capital city record of 15 consecutive days above 35?C in Australia. I believe most of those were above 38?C .
Then you find out that car seat belts can be good branding irons & you learn to drive with only two fingers on the steering wheel..
H.
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41 degrees C? Your oven may cure before you get back. Way too hot for my blood. Hope your trip includes some beach time.
Onya.
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Originally posted by MumsOven View PostWell done Salv
The final few courses certainly look the most challenging
I have not got to this stage yet but continually thinking of which way will be the best to keep those final bricks in place.
I had a look at your build and its looking great so far - those tapered bricks look so neat and tidy.
Cheers
Salv
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Originally posted by gjbingham View PostSalv,
Nice build. You and your dad did a great job. Look forward to hearing about your curing and first pizza trials and tribulations. Great pizza is close at hand. Don't rush your cure.
G.
BTW I read through your build when I was researching - great oven and a lot of excellent description.
Cheers
Salv
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Originally posted by Salv B View PostHi Himzo,
I got my firebricks from a place in Allenby Gardens called Avero. The phone number is 8340 4454. The guys name is Frank Cavallaro. He is very friendly and helpful. I paid $3.65 plus GST for the bricks. But I got in just before the global financial crisis hit and the exchange rate took a dive. He imports the bricks and the ones I got all had nice straight edges. I also got most of my other supplies from him (such as vermiculite, mortar and ceramic blanket) and he priced the bricks on the basis that I was buying other suff from him. The other supplies werent quite as cheap as Thermal Ceramics but they were pretty close. It's worth giving him a call and letting him know what you need. He is familiar with the forno bravo pompei oven plans and will prepare you a detailed qoute based on the plans. If you want further details send me a PM with any questions or your phone number and I will be glad to have a chat.
Salv
I'm not ready to build yet, but do like the look of those big fire bricks for the floor. Looks so much simpler to keep everything flat (fewer ridges) and clean (fewer gaps between bricks). I might head in this direction as well when I get around to building.
I'm still a way off as we need to look at rebuilding our house and the position of the oven(s) will depend on the final house design and position.
Himzo.
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Well done Salv
The final few courses certainly look the most challenging
I have not got to this stage yet but continually thinking of which way will be the best to keep those final bricks in place.
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Salv,
Nice build. You and your dad did a great job. Look forward to hearing about your curing and first pizza trials and tribulations. Great pizza is close at hand. Don't rush your cure.
G.
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I had another productive day and was able to finish off the dome and the vent arches. It was a great feeling to finally finish the dome. As gravity took over on the higher courses I ended up using sticks to hold the brick in place and this worked quite well. I didn't cut my bricks into thirds so it is quit a rustic finish but as long as it cooks the pizzas in 3 minutes I will be happy
I must say when we got to the keystone we made sure it was knocked in nice and tight with a number of hits but I didn't go to the point of huge blows to get it in. My Dad is building the oven with me and he was too concerned about knocking everything and moving mortar joints. Hopefully it holds together.
Next stage - curing and insulation.
cheers
Salv
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Originally posted by Himzo View PostNice!
BTW can I ask where you got your firebricks from?
Himzo.
I got my firebricks from a place in Allenby Gardens called Avero. The phone number is 8340 4454. The guys name is Frank Cavallaro. He is very friendly and helpful. I paid $3.65 plus GST for the bricks. But I got in just before the global financial crisis hit and the exchange rate took a dive. He imports the bricks and the ones I got all had nice straight edges. I also got most of my other supplies from him (such as vermiculite, mortar and ceramic blanket) and he priced the bricks on the basis that I was buying other suff from him. The other supplies werent quite as cheap as Thermal Ceramics but they were pretty close. It's worth giving him a call and letting him know what you need. He is familiar with the forno bravo pompei oven plans and will prepare you a detailed qoute based on the plans. If you want further details send me a PM with any questions or your phone number and I will be glad to have a chat.
Salv
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Originally posted by egalecki View PostIf the inverted V gets too big, you can switch to using 1/3 bricks. That takes it back to a smaller V for a while.
I was continually amazed during my whole build each morning when I went outside and it was still standing. Ovens seem very forgiving!
I ended up sticking with half bricks and concocting a rather rustic finish up to the keystone. I just had enough of the angle grinder. I was working at the back of my garden and still dust found it's way into a number of rooms of the house!
Very funny - I am checking the arches first thing every morning, particularly the vent arch
cheers
Salv
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Originally posted by Tim F View PostIt's looking excellent Salv, not long till your first pizza now!
I now know the feeling - I am itching to get that first pizza in. I have now completed the dome and vent arch (I will post some pics today at some stage) and trying to work out when to cure. I am thinking of letting everything dry out for a week and then curing before I put any insulation on. Does this make sense?
cheers
Salv
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If the inverted V gets too big, you can switch to using 1/3 bricks. That takes it back to a smaller V for a while.
I was continually amazed during my whole build each morning when I went outside and it was still standing. Ovens seem very forgiving!
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It's looking excellent Salv, not long till your first pizza now!
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