Greetings from Bedford, Va.

[nissanneill]

Re: Greetings from Bedford, Va.

George,
most certainly plan to use it as a feature as I think that too much of it will be overdone.
A variety of masonary surfaces will enhance the whole image and to my liking, improve and feature different aspects of the build (ie, kitchen, oven, counters etc.

Neill

[MAVANO]

Re: Greetings from Bedford, Va.

good luck on your new build this a great place for good advice and Ehhhmm guidance, If I may offer mine ,but when you say extension of your deck? what is your deck made of? I hope not of any flammable materials they are a bit risky, I don't mean to rain on your parade,

[tigersmith]

Re: Greetings from Bedford, Va.

Hi MAVANO,
Pardon my ignorance, but what is " Ehhhmm "??

My deck is made of 100% pressure treated wood. The occasional spark coming out of the oven shouldn't be a problem, but as with any fire, I will keep an eye on it.
I finally found a source for Heat-Stop 50 and fire clay. I will have to drive a little to get it, but much cheaper than having it shipped.

Later

George

[MAVANO]

Re: Greetings from Bedford, Va.

sorry just clearing my throat EHHMM , be careful when racking out coals.did not mean to be nosy ,sorry

[tigersmith]

Re: Greetings from Bedford, Va.

Hey MAVANO,
DUH>>>> I'm a little slow sometimes. The clearing of the throat is very obvious now....
I thought about an ash drop built in but that would be a little tough with wood storage under the oven. I am also a blacksmith so will probably make up a few specialty tools for raking and shoveling coals from the oven.
I'm always open for suggestions and advise and I'm sure I will be asking for some of both as I progress along with this project.

Later

George

[JACK]

Re: Greetings from Bedford, Va.

I don't even remember how I stumbled across this forum a few days ago but I'm sure glad I did. I wasn't even thinking about building an oven now I can't stop thinking about it and looking for info.

[nissanneill]

Re: Greetings from Bedford, Va.

George,
you stated

I am also a blacksmith so will probably make up a few specialty tools for raking and shoveling coals from the oven.

You guys are few and far apart nowadays.
I scored my father in laws old forge and a few tools off the farm and have a ball playing with torsion bars and steel rods.
I made most of my tools out of aluminium and stainless steel but I am all ears for improvement.
Post some plans or pics of your creations as there may be others interested.

Cheers.

Neill

[tigersmith]

Re: Greetings from Bedford, Va.

Hey Neill,
Nice score on the old forge and tools. I built a small portable forge out of 1/4 plate steel and found a Champion blower at an antique shop. Nothing fancy, but it works. Built this back in the 80's. Getting a little rusty now.I have also given serious consideration to building a large, permanent forge if I have any cinder blocks left over from my WFO.
I don't have a TIG welder for aluminum or SS but do have wire and stick welders for regular steel. Just can't justify the cost of a TIG welder yet.
Later

George

[nissanneill]

Re: Greetings from Bedford, Va.

George,
over here, it's not the cost of the TIG welder (as I would get a TIG/plasma cutter combination), but the rental of the bottle(s) is a real killer.
I have Mig and 300 amp stick welder but only use the stick when I want serious penetration.
A large bottle of Argoshield (8 cubic metres) is Aus$180 and bottle rental is $150/year per bottle.
And you ideally need different gasses for Aluminium and for Stainless, $450 rental is just not on.

Neill

[tigersmith]

Re: Greetings from Bedford, Va.

Yup...Expensive stuff. If I was doing it for a living, I could probably justify the costs.
Later

George