Forno Montagna

[schallert]

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9th course in. Took the day off today, tried to get 2 more in but the rain came down. Need more better weather and I may finish before the snow. I built a few frames to cover it so I am ready if I have to close it up for a while. So close.

[schallert]

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a few more photos

[schallert]

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break in the weather and 10th course is complete, 11 going up today!

[jmhepworth]

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Great work. You've done an extraordinary job.

[fxpose]

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I love the way your project is progressing. Beautiful setting too!

[schallert]

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Thanks!!! 11th course is in. 12 and cork today I hope! Then order anchor plate and finish the top of vent. Can I start curing without the chimney pipe?

[schallert]

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more photos of 11th course.

[schallert]

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and some more... not a bad shape considering I have only used the "eyecrometer"

Dan

[ThisOldGarageNJ]

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Can I start curing without the chimney pipe?

you can cover it and put in a small elec. heater, halogen work lights or a couple regular light bulbs,,, Dont star using "fire" yet.. Dont rush the cure...

Overall nice build... The EYECROMETER is a fantastic and usefull tool, Im blind in one eye, so my eyecrometer is a little off, but still works pretty well..

cheers and Nice Job
Mark

[fxpose]

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Dan.....Your eyecrometer is calibrated very well! I don't think I can trust my eyecrometer.

[jmhepworth]

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That's just excellent work. Don't rush the cure. You need patience now more than ever.

[schallert]

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Thanks All, Mark, one eyecrometer is better than none! Damn near closed the dome tonight, had to celebrate with a glass of vino non the less. I can taste it now... I know you completed builders know. I am overwhelmed with pride for this damn chunk of brick and mortar and so very thankful for all of you for the inspiration and support. Dan

[ThisOldGarageNJ]

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Dan,,,
I remember that pride everytime I pull a pizza out of the oven,, What you are finishing now is just the beginning of a whole new world of cooking... (never thought I would say that(gag)) go take a look at the pulled pork post i did today... best stuff I ever made..
and im damn proud...

Cheers and congrats
Mark

P.S. Your dome looks great

[schallert]

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Mark, I will have to "gag" with you! That is the reason I am in this. This is a journey into a whole new world. We love cooking, and this project will only FUEL our passion. I love the feedback from friends who can not understand this yet... they will understand very soon.. this is only the beginning. One friend shared a trip to Morocco, where they noticed that several villages had a communal WFO. They kept it going all the time and everyone came to cook. That makes me happy. I plan to have the neighbor some and cook bread and more whenever they like. Wow, this is so cool.

[schallert]

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DOME CLOSURE!!! Starting the vent/chimney support today. Several have told me to cut the flange metal that sticks out underneath the anchor plate and I want to understand why. Also, I did not buy it yet, but the double wall insulated chimney pipe is quite heavy and eventually I will need two 3' sections to go beyond the height of the pergola. I hope my construction is strong enough or I may have to build up around the arch walls. Thoughts?