81 Inch First Build (and first post)

[uncle al]

Re: 81 Inch First Build (and first post)

Nevermind I found out where it is at,good luck looking forward to trying one as soon as you open up.

[windage]

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Back at it again...


block going up to build chimney..



our "sky-hook"



One of my sisters pitching in..

[windage]

Re: 81 Inch First Build (and first post)

Finally topped out..

[windage]

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metal stud wall going up..



Wifey pitching in too...



checking the flue draw...

[windage]

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celebrating any small event with my sis

[drogers]

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Congratulations on your progress, you have accomplished alot.

[windage]

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Sis setting up for tile;

[windage]

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[windage]

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about half done with the tile on the interior of the shop;



working on the exterior Mexican tile, time out for a cold one;

[drogers]

Re: 81 Inch First Build (and first post)

Is the word "massive" acceptable for this project ?

The tile work makes a large transformation in the appearance. I am anxious to see the final outcome of your hard work.

[lwood]

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tile work looks great

[fxpose]

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Oh yeah! That mosaic is gonna look awesome!!

[windage]

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thanx guyz

[RTflorida]

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Wow! You REALLY get a sense of just how massive this oven is from those pics of you standing next to it. Everything aspect to this point is amazing.

I'm really looking forward to hearing how this puppy performs, Wish I could be there for your first "scary" fire, it will truly be an inferno.

RT

[windage]

Re: 81 Inch First Build (and first post)

Oh Happy Day...first small firing late Sunday PM, fired all day Monday and again this morning, Tuesday.
Dealing with small amounts of smoke spilling around outer arch when fire down to smoldering (making lots of smoke) found chimney cleanout door not fitted well, taped it shut..helped some. Also hung a "curtain" of cardboard on front arch, extending it down 3 inches...helped lots.
I may try inserting some sheet metal, on each side, between the 2 arches, choking the opening narrower, towards the center. My thoughts are, that I may have diluted the suction of the flue by flaring out too wide at the mouth.
Otherwise, so far, so good. I don't have the thermocouples hooked up, so no temps to report....too many other items to attend to and we prepare to open next week.
Roger