daves build

[christo]

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The Ipe I used is holding up well. It's weathered to a nice silvery color.

The stuff is very stable as well -- no curling or checking.

Christo

[Millstone Man]

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The stone is porous and will stain. Teak or Ipe would look really good. Ipe is naturally darker than teak but either can be stained to your preference.

[crwdtb]

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was thinking of using teak boards for the outside?

[crwdtb]

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Hey all been a long time since i posted and have just laid the slab finally for the outdoor kitchen. Any tips on what to use on the top bench? Im told stone wont work as its pourous and it isnt going to be covered? Also any tips for getting mortar residue off ? yes I have tried Hydrocloric acid but this stuff is damm stuborn.

[Dino_Pizza]

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The brick work is looking great Dave! Very classy looking enclosure.

I think your neighbors will ultimately be quite jealous and once they start associating the smoke smell with the great food smells that come out of there, they'll look forward to it (at least that's what my neighbors say...they just want me took them pizza I think )

Cheers, Dino

[crwdtb]

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Gday everyone this is just a brief update and pic of where im at. The build has slowed a bit towards the end but I am getting there slowly. Another couple of layers and I will have the chimney closed in and I can get back to finishing the sides and im done.
Hope all is well
Cheers
Dave

[aussiepizzaman]

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hi Dave,
sounds like you have the big green monster next door.
next time yuo fire up get a fan and blow some of the aromas coming out of the oven over the fence ,this will make him even greener
as for my build i am up to the opening and outer arch/vent transition stage.
check my latest updates with photos , certainly pleased to be finished the dome.

regards Gary

[crwdtb]

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Yeah sry been busy as hell at work and stuff and havent quite got there yet!
I have put a few more layers on chimmney and should pull my finger out and finish it. I might have to extend the flue as well as I am getting the impression my neighbour isnt appreciating the smoke over the fence! Door slams every time I fire up! classic.
Hope ya build is coming along pizzaman and I will post soon.
Cheers
Dave

[aussiepizzaman]

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dave
as to your door problem follow dino'ssuggestion as this seems to be the prefered way .putting fire bricks on your door will make it heavy and look cumberson , not to mention little chips falling of and getting into your pizza
been to the dentist lately!!!!!!!!
as for the handles have a look around for some antique porcelin handles with the metal conections.

regards Gary

ps Dave look on ebay and you will find them search antique door handles

[aussiepizzaman]

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Hi Dave,been awhile , how is your build going ?
Have you finished the chimney yet ? , if so post some photos as it would be nice to see the finished build.

regards Gary

[crwdtb]

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thanks dino ,
No I didnt do the welding I had a mate do it. I do agree with you though, while the door holds some heat in the oven for quite some time, the door gets quite hot and obviously loses a lot of heat!
I havent really seen much on this forum about doors but I dont really have any ideas other than to bolt a fire brick onto the back. I will have a search and look for some other solutions.
cheers
Dave

[Dino_Pizza]

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Nice work on the door Dave. Since it's hot and has no insulation, it probably is losing heat. Ideally, you need to have some insulation on the inside, then another piece of steel against that and something to cover the exposed edges of insulation around the edges. Did you do the welding? I'm impressed (read: jealous ). I'm procuring all the parts now for my door so I don't have any experience and I can't weld so it will be screwed, bolted and glued together.

If you search here, you'll see how many have made an insulated door. Some used the rigid insulation, some the soft ceramic blanket (on your dome) others used the vermiculite/conc mix, welded a 2" wide door with hole in the top, poured it into the steel door and welded closed.

What you have is pretty good, but I bet you could retrofit it with insulation too.

Cheers, Dino

[crwdtb]

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gday Aussie thx for feed back!
Mate thought I would just take a pick of door width for you. I also ripped temp gauge out of my old barby and installed in the door. Seems to work well.
I have been following your build and its very impressive! Keep up the good work! The door itself got quite hot but Im not sure how you would get around that problem.Its far enough in that kids cant reach it and I just use mitts when taking it in or out.I might have to engineer a hold for it on the side or something? Any suggestions? Im told wood handles burn!
Cheers
Dave

[aussiepizzaman]

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Hi Dave,
great work on the deco arch and brick work,looks like its all coming together nicely.How thick is your door ?
I have started my oven and will post some update photos soon.

regards Gary

[crwdtb]

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Razbarb nice win on the firebricks!
Get into it, I had never laid a brick before starting this project as it probably shows and nearlly didnt build it B/C I thought it might be a little out of my handyman league. However it has been a rewarding project and I have learnt alot along the way. Best thing is to dive straight in! good luck