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  • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

    Gudday Bruce
    You have got a good round shape alright. A couple of things that might help.
    Pull out that trowel, your not finished with it yet. Use the edge to cut the lip off that develops at the bottom for a more difined shape. At the finish of the coats wait till the stucco sets a bit and again use the edge and cut some cross hatching in the surface so the next coat keys to the first. And finally use the flat of the trowel to pat down the last coat for a more uniform finish. if it becomes a little too smooth in parts a final rub over with a damp sponge will give a uniform finish that not to shiny.
    Again don't play with the stucco layer too early let them set a little otherwise the coat can slump off the dome.
    regards Dave
    Measure twice
    Cut once
    Fit in position with largest hammer

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    • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

      Dave, thanks for the suggestions. I went ahead and hacksawed the vent. At the rate we're going the last coat of stucco should be Sunday. Will the oven need to be dried out and go through the curing process? Bruce
      Link to my build here:
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      • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

        bruce,
        i have been following your build and your trip out west but have pretty much stayed in the background because i am still trying to learn from the others on the forum. i just want to tell you i really respect and admire your determination. your build is awesome and now you are reaping the rewards of all your hard work. you are almost at the finish line. do you have another project in mind as cool as your WFO?

        jon
        jon

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        • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

          Originally posted by kanoer54 View Post
          bruce,
          i have been following your build and your trip out west but have pretty much stayed in the background because i am still trying to learn from the others on the forum. i just want to tell you i really respect and admire your determination. your build is awesome and now you are reaping the rewards of all your hard work. you are almost at the finish line. do you have another project in mind as cool as your WFO?

          jon
          Thanks for the comments. I think I will be kept pretty occupied just learning to manage the oven and expanding my skills. I am planning a trip by myself back to Santa Fe, NM toward the last half of August. I am signed up for a 3 day cooking school boot camp that starts on the 26th. I plan to drive and haven't planned out the route but expect to take about three weeks in all.

          Are you planning to build a WFO? If nothing else my build illustrates how low the bar is when it comes to experience, skills, and physical ability. Bruce
          Link to my build here:
          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/3...lly-19181.html

          Check out my pictures here:

          Selected pictures of the build.

          https://picasaweb.google.com/1168565...g&noredirect=1





          sigpic “In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” ― Albert Einstein

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          • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

            Finished applying next coat of mortar. The entire dome has at least one coat and most of it has two coats. Still curious how long after the last coat I can fire up the oven. Thanks, Bruce
            Link to my build here:
            http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/3...lly-19181.html

            Check out my pictures here:

            Selected pictures of the build.

            https://picasaweb.google.com/1168565...g&noredirect=1





            sigpic “In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” ― Albert Einstein

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            • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

              Originally posted by Bec1208 View Post
              Thanks for the comments. I think I will be kept pretty occupied just learning to manage the oven and expanding my skills. I am planning a trip by myself back to Santa Fe, NM toward the last half of August. I am signed up for a 3 day cooking school boot camp that starts on the 26th. I plan to drive and haven't planned out the route but expect to take about three weeks in all.

              Are you planning to build a WFO? If nothing else my build illustrates how low the bar is when it comes to experience, skills, and physical ability. Bruce
              Gudday
              Bruce I think you forgot.... determination .....
              Regards dave
              Measure twice
              Cut once
              Fit in position with largest hammer

              My Build
              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f51/...ild-14444.html
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              • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

                Originally posted by Bec1208 View Post
                Are you planning to build a WFO? If nothing else my build illustrates how low the bar is when it comes to experience, skills, and physical ability. Bruce
                Originally posted by cobblerdave View Post
                Gudday
                Bruce I think you forgot.... determination .....
                Regards dave
                Actually, the bar might be a bit higher for that one. Bruce
                Link to my build here:
                http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/3...lly-19181.html

                Check out my pictures here:

                Selected pictures of the build.

                https://picasaweb.google.com/1168565...g&noredirect=1





                sigpic “In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” ― Albert Einstein

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                • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

                  Originally posted by Bec1208 View Post
                  Finished applying next coat of mortar. The entire dome has at least one coat and most of it has two coats. Still curious how long after the last coat I can fire up the oven. Thanks, Bruce
                  Gudday Bruce
                  From you a accounts your oven is cured and all you have done is introduce some moisture to the outer layers. If it were me I'd be firing it up at the first chance that ill get that water moving. The vent will be a big help too but you'll find the heat takes a long time to get through the brick and insulation I'm talking days so keep the vent open and watch the wheather.
                  Once dry I don't know what finish you have planned but if I could suggest go a matt. A shiney finish will only show up any imperfections matt finish will solften and leave less stark effect. And I not saying anything against you stucco skills any cement work will always be a bit stark.
                  Waiting for the recipes
                  Regards dave
                  Measure twice
                  Cut once
                  Fit in position with largest hammer

                  My Build
                  http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f51/...ild-14444.html
                  My Door
                  http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f28/...ock-17190.html

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                  • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

                    Originally posted by Bec1208 View Post
                    Actually, the bar might be a bit higher for that one. Bruce
                    ......and you wouldn't figure how to pole vault a wheel chair!
                    Regards dave
                    Measure twice
                    Cut once
                    Fit in position with largest hammer

                    My Build
                    http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f51/...ild-14444.html
                    My Door
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                    • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

                      I second Dave on the curing, You've got a vent .
                      Joe Watson " A year from now, you will wish that you had started today" My Build Album / My Build

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                      • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

                        Originally posted by Gulf View Post
                        I second Dave on the curing, You've got a vent .
                        Dave and Gulf, thanks. I'm looking forward to being able to fire up again.

                        Bruce
                        Link to my build here:
                        http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/3...lly-19181.html

                        Check out my pictures here:

                        Selected pictures of the build.

                        https://picasaweb.google.com/1168565...g&noredirect=1





                        sigpic “In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” ― Albert Einstein

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                        • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

                          Originally posted by cobblerdave View Post
                          Gudday Bruce
                          Once dry I don't know what finish you have planned but if I could suggest go a matt. A shiney finish will only show up any imperfections matt finish will solften and leave less stark effect. And I not saying anything against you stucco skills any cement work will always be a bit stark.
                          Waiting for the recipes
                          Regards dave
                          I have been using Surface Bonding Cement mixed with a Silka fortifier (1:3 with water) to increase waterproofing. I also have been adding some Terra Cotta liquid cement color. I was originally trying for a light shade of terra cotta but with the grey cement mix it dried to a mocha color. We decided we liked the color and decided to go with it. Not sure what the finish coat would be. What is used for that?
                          Link to my build here:
                          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/3...lly-19181.html

                          Check out my pictures here:

                          Selected pictures of the build.

                          https://picasaweb.google.com/1168565...g&noredirect=1





                          sigpic “In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” ― Albert Einstein

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                          • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

                            Bruce,
                            Yes, I have been working on a wfo for the last couple weeks. i am ready to top out the front arch and set the clay tile flue. i have posted some pics but need to post a couple more again.

                            Your trip out west sounds nice. Nothing like keeping the cooking skills honed. Keep us posted and send pics please.
                            jon
                            jon

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                            • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

                              Originally posted by Bec1208 View Post
                              I have been using Surface Bonding Cement mixed with a Silka fortifier (1:3 with water) to increase waterproofing. I also have been adding some Terra Cotta liquid cement color. I was originally trying for a light shade of terra cotta but with the grey cement mix it dried to a mocha color. We decided we liked the color and decided to go with it. Not sure what the finish coat would be. What is used for that?
                              Gudday Bruce
                              No you don't need a top coat over that if you already have the colour in the stucco. And anything silka is always good stuff. I'm sorry I didn't pick it before but I had put it down to a dark sand and the colour reflecting of the overhead cover. If be interested to see the effect when it wheathers off in the sun it should look natural and earthy and take away the starkness of concrete look.
                              Regards dave
                              Measure twice
                              Cut once
                              Fit in position with largest hammer

                              My Build
                              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f51/...ild-14444.html
                              My Door
                              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f28/...ock-17190.html

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                              • Re: 36" build in Tallahassee - AKA Bruce's Folly

                                Added another layer today. Here is pic of my assistant and of the dome. Should have dome finished in a day or two.
                                Link to my build here:
                                http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/3...lly-19181.html

                                Check out my pictures here:

                                Selected pictures of the build.

                                https://picasaweb.google.com/1168565...g&noredirect=1





                                sigpic “In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” ― Albert Einstein

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