New Build in AZ

[seank]

The stand is up and I am hoping to start the floor today. I will post pics ASAP.

[Jed]

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seank,

Welcome to the forum, glad to see you here, and looking forward to seeing your pictures.

JED

[sumu]

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Cool lets see pictures of your stand im thinking of building another one on a stand. Found an old metal tractor rim ... 6inchs wide @ 40 inches DIA..

[seank]

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I will take pics in the am. I had to lay the floor 2 times. The stand was level and the insulation appeard uniform but the floor still required some leveling to be perfect. It had a slope to it and likely nobody would have noticed or cared but me. But it is now perfect and the first course should be set in the am

[seank]

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ok, trying to upload photos but they are too big. How do I make the file size smaller.

[dmun]

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How do I make the file size smaller

Any picture editor will reduce picture size. I use irfanview. It's free and easy to use.

[seank]

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Here are the promised photos, I added a pic of my "crew". Going to try to mortar the first course now.
Thanks, Sean

[seank]

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So I was trying to figure out how to conquer that aggressive angle and I attached a quarter brick set back 2 1/4 inches which allows the first coarse to rest on this brick instead of just mortar. My build is a bit messy and I don't think I will win oven of the year or anything. I am just hopeful for tasty pizzas and other yummy food.

[seank]

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The basic dome is finished. My hats off to a lot of you who have really great looking joints and masonry. Mine is a bit rough but I was able to do all of the cuts with a stone hammer and a set. I really tried with my tile saw but the clearance was too small and required too many passes. The wife would have had a seizure if I bought a new tile saw so.... The rough look it is.

I started a new thread on roof design. I am looking for some design help for a roof on the corner install. I am hoping for something a little more appealing than the simple shed.

Also, I used the Thermal Ceramics "Smoothset" and it looks like it is working well. The areas that have set the longest are rock hard. I will let you know more in a few weeks when I can get the fire going.

[seank]

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getting closer to being completely done.

[WoodchuckDad]

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It doesn't look rough to me at all. I think it's great. Do you have any pictures of your transition and vent area?

[seank]

finally finished

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[dbhansen]

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Very nice, Sean! Congratulations.

[Lburou]

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Your oven looks good!

Do you have any data for us on things like how long it takes to fire to a clear dome or how long it holds heat after firing?

I see you used two inches of insulation under the oven floor...Does the bottom of the hearth get very warm after firing the oven?

Thanks

[seank]

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Lee, it takes a good 40 min to get it good and hot. I usually fire the oven and then take some of the dough out of the fridge and then set everything else up for party. I havent made a door yet but it holds its heat well. And under the hearth doesn't get hot a bit. Safe enough for the kidlets to touch without worry. One mistake I did learn is...I made those stucco popouts from styrofoam and the one nearest the oven opening has melted. So I had to repair that. Note to self, styrofoam and high heat oven doesnt mix well.