Super Excited to start new project

[UtahBeehiver]

Re: Super Excited to start new project

my super duty high alumina bricks were surplus from a steel mill.

[deejayoh]

Re: Super Excited to start new project

Sounds like these are bricks you'd use in a foundry or smelter. I am guessing that what you save on those bricks you will spend on diamond blades.

As for the advice of the seller - I would think it just the opposite. The bricks should take longer to heat up but hold the heat better. AFAIK, it is the alumina that holds the heat, not the silica. So more alumina = better heat retention, but more mass to heat up.

If it were my oven, I might want them for the floor - but I think I'd want lower-duty bricks in the dome.

[Laurentius]

Re: Super Excited to start new project

If you got them, use them!

[V-wiz]

Re: Super Excited to start new project

I have not gotten them yet. Im pretty sure i can get them for $200-225 at most for 325 bricks. Would that be worth it?. So you say it would take alot more wood to bring it up to temp?

[Laurentius]

Re: Super Excited to start new project

I would get them, and build my oven and make sure that it was well insulated.

[V-wiz]

Re: Super Excited to start new project

Im going to try to make some time over the weekend to pick them up

[V-wiz]

Re: Super Excited to start new project

Just scored me 200+ free bricks. WOO

[Gulf]

Re: Super Excited to start new project

Oops! I saw the "F" word (free) . That is a great looking stack of old brick. A variety of brick types, some lime mortar, and plenty of patina. Great score .

[V-wiz]

Re: Super Excited to start new project

Yess. Nothing better than free. I got some work to do taking the mortar and sand off. Ive got about 700 bricks now

[Gulf]

Re: Super Excited to start new project

Yess. Nothing better than free. I got some work to do taking the mortar and sand off. Ive got about 700 bricks now

Don't clean them too well, you may destroy the patina. Patches of lime mortar, some soot, etc. add a lot of eye candy to the finished wall . Just make sure that there is no loose material, dust, or dirt left on the brick.

Just sayin'

[Tscarborough]

Re: Super Excited to start new project

From the picture above, those brick are ready to lay.

[V-wiz]

Re: Super Excited to start new project

Don't clean them too well, you may destroy the patina. Patches of lime mortar, some soot, etc. add a lot of eye candy to the finished wall . Just make sure that there is no loose material, dust, or dirt left on the brick.

Just sayin'

Yup, i hear ya. Ill only have to remove the mortar and a quick wash should take care of it so i can apply new mortar