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  • #16
    Re: Dome wall thickness question

    okay how about this one

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    • #17
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      might help with the drawing lol
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      • #18
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        if you build and opening like this the vent will work

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        • #19
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          I'm afraid I don't understand this drawing. Is the vent in the oven chamber?
          My geodesic oven project: part 1, part 2

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          • #20
            Re: Dome wall thickness question

            Originally posted by dmun View Post
            I'm afraid I don't understand this drawing. Is the vent in the oven chamber?
            That's olddude's drawing. I don't think the square lines drawn inside the chamber are part of the vent.
            George

            My 34" WFO build

            Weber 22-OTG / Ugly Drum Smoker / 34" WFO

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            • #21
              Re: Dome wall thickness question

              "As far as the shallow entry goes, it will be rectangular with a flared side wall opening. "

              This is what I built and I am glad I did. It is a little trickier to make but you get much improved visibility and accessibility into the oven. Another benefit is that you can design a door with "wings" the same angle as the flare. This makes the door easier to place, makes a better seal and is freestanding without a base or struts.
              Last edited by Neil2; 04-17-2010, 02:20 PM.

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              • #22
                Re: Dome wall thickness question

                dmun this is what i was thinking that might work for his requirements
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                • #23
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                  Thanks again, olddude.
                  I realize I don't have much latitude trying to build the largest oven I can fit within a 48" circle, especially placement and design of vent/entry. But I think got it figured out and your cad drawing pretty much nails it.

                  George

                  My 34" WFO build

                  Weber 22-OTG / Ugly Drum Smoker / 34" WFO

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                  • #24
                    Re: Dome wall thickness question

                    Yes, that makes more sense. It is possible to squeeze your oven opening into the insulation circle, but it makes it more difficult. I did pretty much the same thing, and ended building part of my flue support on the top of my dome.

                    It's really easier if you give yourself a little more room to work.
                    My geodesic oven project: part 1, part 2

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                    • #25
                      Re: Dome wall thickness question

                      no problem i like trying to solve puzzles on cad need any dimention
                      worked out let me know i have that drawing saved.

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                      • #26
                        Re: Dome wall thickness question

                        Originally posted by Neil2 View Post
                        "As far as the shallow entry goes, it will be rectangular with a flared side wall opening. "

                        This is what I built and I am glad I did. It is a little trickier to make but you get much improved visibility and accessibility into the oven.
                        Those were exactly the two reasons for the flared opening.
                        Also, the fire in the chamber can be seen from a wider area.
                        Last edited by fxpose; 04-30-2010, 10:21 AM.
                        George

                        My 34" WFO build

                        Weber 22-OTG / Ugly Drum Smoker / 34" WFO

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                        • #27
                          Re: Dome wall thickness question

                          I decided to go with the 3" wall thickness to maximize floor space. Starting from the 4th course up I can and might go with 4.5" bricks, as there will enough clearance from that course on upward.

                          I started erecting the dome yesterday:
                          George

                          My 34" WFO build

                          Weber 22-OTG / Ugly Drum Smoker / 34" WFO

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