A big hello from Green Bay

[azpizzanut]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

Hello HummerGB,

Well, you have two choices. You can wait a while longer and see if the color changes to black or you could start low, slow, curing, fires now. On the other hand, I'm a little jealous because I think a green vent would contrast nicely with the logs and fire.

Cheers,

[HummerGB]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

I had a week off, and back at it yesterday. The dome sat for a week, but now the vent is green. How long to wait for small low temp fires. the sides of the arch is also a week in curing. Questions, Questions, always questions.

[HummerGB]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

Great find on brushes thanks for the post.

[brickie in oz]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

I bought this one, B370 [B370_020402] - $28.70 : Braun Brush Co.
I cut it in half and screwed one half to a broom handle, so now I have two.
The postage was $90 alone.... but we cant get this sort of stuff here.

[mrchipster]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

Try here.

Oven and Grill Brushes : Braun Brush Co.

.

Just what I was looking for thanks. and good morning.

Chip

[brickie in oz]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

Try here.

Oven and Grill Brushes : Braun Brush Co.

.

[mrchipster]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

I know, I havn't yet either. Amazon has brass brushes. I may buy 2 and cut the handle off round them down, screw the little devils together, mount on handle. Right now this is what I am thimking.

6 x 19 Brass/Flat Scrub Brush - Gordon Brush

I found these and they only sell in packs of 12 but if someone was interested in taking some I could work out a deal to reship them via priority mail and thy would only be about $16 each or 2 for $25

Any one interested?

Chip

[HummerGB]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

I also plan on making my own tools.

Where did you find brass/copper brush heads? I have been looking around and cannot find any at a reasonable price.

BTW your oven is looking very nice. and a prime choice in beer if I do say so.

I know, I havn't yet either. Amazon has brass brushes. I may buy 2 and cut the handle off round them down, screw the little devils together, mount on handle. Right now this is what I am thimking.

[mrchipster]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

it rained today so I started making tools a banjo peel and a rake. I have a coal scoop and an ash scoop in the works also a couple of brushes.

I also plan on making my own tools.

Where did you find brass/copper brush heads? I have been looking around and cannot find any at a reasonable price.

BTW your oven is looking very nice. and a prime choice in beer if I do say so.

[HummerGB]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

it rained today so I started making tools a banjo peel and a rake. I have a coal scoop and an ash scoop in the works also a couple of brushes.

[HummerGB]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

I do not think this is a big deal. Make lemon-aid out of lemons.

You could quite easily cut back the two lowest arch bricks with an angle grinder and make a nice door seal at the outside of your current arch.

A simple notch about 3/4 inch deep would allow for a nice seal and then you could start your tunnel at that point. This has the added benefit of being able to provide a small thermal break at this point also. You could make a very small gap that could be filled with Vermecrete and veneered with fire brick as a thermal break.

Chip

I got it notched. Didn't think I was going to get the grinder down in there. Had to do a little chisel action too.

[mrchipster]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

I achieved dome today. I know it has some technical flaws but I am optimistic it will work. Hey big of a deal is it to put the door recess after the vent opening. I screwed that up too.

I do not think this is a big deal. Make lemon-aid out of lemons.

You could quite easily cut back the two lowest arch bricks with an angle grinder and make a nice door seal at the outside of your current arch.

A simple notch about 3/4 inch deep would allow for a nice seal and then you could start your tunnel at that point. This has the added benefit of being able to provide a small thermal break at this point also. You could make a very small gap that could be filled with Vermecrete and veneered with fire brick as a thermal break.

Chip

[HummerGB]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

HummerGB,

OK, the basic door design will be the same and you're good to go. I thought possibly you were going to put in a chimney but didn't know for sure. After giving it some thought I figured the door design would suit both situations.

Best wishes,

So Bob Iam thinking to use the 2" drop to my advantage. The neat glass door I have seen on here I would put the sliding vent down there. Now I just have to build the arch. I started today and had some problems. We'll see how tomorrow goes. Wed. I am gone for a week I Reeeally want it done ane let it sit for a week.

[azpizzanut]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

HummerGB,

OK, the basic door design will be the same and you're good to go. I thought possibly you were going to put in a chimney but didn't know for sure. After giving it some thought I figured the door design would suit both situations.

Best wishes,

[HummerGB]

Re: A big hello from Green Bay

HummerGB,

If you are not going to put on a chimney then I don't see a problem making a door to fit inside the entrance like it were a plug. Put a flange around the outside of the door so it doesn't go in too far and cut off the bottom of the flange so it will fit around the two bottom bricks on right and left. That's the best you can do at this point and I'd guess it would be nearly as effective as any other door arrangement. Those two bottom bricks are keeping you from making a reveal. You're almost there except for those.

Cheers,

I am going to put on a chimney. I decided today to notch around those brick for the reveal. I had noway to cut the brick so it, will look a little funny. oh well.