Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

[mrchipster]

Re: Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

Thanks Chip,

Here is the next series of pics.
The front and side vents cut out, the hand hammered hinges, lid lock and handle. And finally the completed grill painted and set in place. The entire fire box section is lined with firebrick splits, and has a 2" layer of insulating concrete under the firebrick floor.

What is the decorative wire at the front of the oven if more than just decorative?

Chip

[SteelandStone]

Re: Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

What is the decorative wire at the front of the oven if more than just decorative?

Chip

Chip,
That is actually the handle you use to open the first front cover. I made it so the handle actually pivots all the way around and ends up on the back side of the front cover when open. I know that is not a great explaination on how it works. I will take a pic tomorrow to go along with fantastic description.

[SteelandStone]

Re: Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

What is the decorative wire at the front of the oven if more than just decorative?

Chip

Chip,

Here are some additional pictures of the front handle. First pic is with front section down, second picture is with front section half way open and the handle rotated around to the back side of it, third pictutre is the front section fully open and the handle resting on the back side of it. I made the handle this way so you would not need a grill or oven mitt to open or close the first section of the cover as it is the one I open and close the most, and by keeping a good standoff distance between the handler and the grill it does not get too hot to handle bare handed.

[mrchipster]

Re: Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

Very nice design I changed my WFO doors to have wood handles because the metal ones were getting to hot but with your design I do not think that will be a problem. Great grill.

Chip

[SteelandStone]

Re: Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

Thanks Chip,

It has worked out well. I have to admit it took a lot longer than I had planned to build it, but that is how it goes with all my projects. ( I probably need to set more realistic goals for how long a project will take. I forget about that damn day job. It gets in the way of everything.) I will say this the first grill I have had with the "v-style" cooking grates and I love it. They work perfectly. Now I have to get started on the WFO want to try to have the whole outdoor area ready for spring.

[Terry Mallory]

Re: Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

I am considering putting in a outdoor wood fired pizza oven. I have a concern about how practical it will be to actually use. I live about 60 miles North of Nashville and would like to have a conversation with someone who has used their oven over a period of time.
Thanks for your time,
Terry

[Greenman]

Re: Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

Hey Terry

I completed my oven in June and consider it to be the best thing I have ever made. It is not as pretty as some you will find on here but they are all good, just some better than others.

Mine gets fired up once per week usually. I organise what I cook to utilise the retained heat and the one firing usually gets me pizza, bread and cake, a roast dinner and a slow cook casserole for an example. I also use a tuscan grill to grill meat and fish over the coals. The possibilities are endless.

Not sure about the weather in Kentucky but I can use mine year round and have access to plenty of free wood so it works for me. It also killed the domestic gas bill.

In my opinion, if you are looking for a worthwhile project with a tasty, lasting outcome then a WFO is the way to go.

[kanoer54]

Re: Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

terry, live in southern illinois and use our WFO about once a week for 3 to 4 days in a row. probably the best time and investment i have made. love the pizzas, baked chicken, salmon, breads, etc. Take the risk and you should be happy with the end result. this is a great forum with great support and information for your build.

good luck
jon

[SteelandStone]

Re: Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

I am considering putting in a outdoor wood fired pizza oven. I have a concern about how practical it will be to actually use. I live about 60 miles North of Nashville and would like to have a conversation with someone who has used their oven over a period of time.
Thanks for your time,
Terry

Well as you can see I have not been on here in a while, work has kept me away from my WFO build but I finally started it yesterday. If I use the WFO half as much as I use the grill I built and put in the outdoor kitchen then I will be a happy camper. Even in winter I use the outdoor grill (Provided the cover is not frozen to the countertop, which happened a time or two this past winter.) I actually live 30 miles due north of Nashville (Last exit before you enter KY.) and I plan on using this thing as much as possible. I saw a post on here not to long ago about a gentleman that used his in the dead of winter, the roof of the oven enclosure must of had 12" of snow and he was hard at it making pizza.

[SteelandStone]

Re: Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

Fast forward several months, actually more like a year and this is what it looks like now. Pavers are down, pergola is up, Pizza oven hearth is poured as is the rest of the countertop. Now comes the fun part I finally get to start on the WFO. I will start a new thread in the Oven build section,, so let the games begin

[UtahBeehiver]

Re: Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

S and S,

Well I'm glad to see you are still in the game. You already have a great start with the base and hearth and the metal parilla grill.

[SteelandStone]

Re: Nashville, TN. Outdoor Kitchen and WFO Build

S and S,

Well I'm glad to see you are still in the game. You already have a great start with the base and hearth and the metal parilla grill.

Thanks,

I am glad to finally get started on the oven. Now if I can just get past the problem I have with the FB boards I ordered and received then I can get started.