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  • #31
    Re: "De La Capra" oven build

    Few more pictures of the stone veneer going up. Did I mention it is taking a really long time?
    My build:

    http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/d...ild-20119.html

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    • #32
      Re: "De La Capra" oven build

      Looks very good. You must be pleased with the result and even if it takes time it will be there for a very long time. Congratulations.
      Cheers ......... Steve

      Build Thread http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f3/n...erg-19151.html

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      • #33
        Re: "De La Capra" oven build

        NCS,
        A very beautiful build! I was just wondering if there is an air space or insulation layer between the fire brick in your fireplace and the block lining?
        Joe Watson " A year from now, you will wish that you had started today" My Build Album / My Build

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        • #34
          Re: "De La Capra" oven build

          Originally posted by Gulf View Post
          NCS,
          A very beautiful build! I was just wondering if there is an air space or insulation layer between the fire brick in your fireplace and the block lining?
          I have 3-4" of insulation and the rest is filled with vermiculite. So, no air space between the oven and cinder block, but there is plenty of insulation!

          Wound up with a lot of left over vermiculite, and I decided to just fill the cavity. I go the idea from another build on a different forum.

          Sunday I had the oven door out (building an insulated door....pictures and details to come), was in the 30's all day and the temp went from 550 around 10am to 200 by 6pm.
          My build:

          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/d...ild-20119.html

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          • #35
            Re: "De La Capra" oven build

            Here are some pictures of the Kamado Joe side table we are building. Lucky to have a stone center nearby with very talented people! The circular cut looks amazing. If I had to do it again, I would have done it out of 1 slab. It was a PITA to get both pieces to match up and have a slight incline so as to drain water when it rains.
            My build:

            http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/d...ild-20119.html

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            • #36
              Re: "De La Capra" oven build

              Still taking a break from working on the WFO this week. Here are a few pics of bread we made for Thanksgiving, and the smoked turkey I did on the Kamado Joe.
              My build:

              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/d...ild-20119.html

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              • #37
                Re: "De La Capra" oven build

                Just joined here. I'm looking seriously at one of these. + I'm old and am a home chef.....BGE.

                Since you have blazed the trail what are pros/cons of double vs single wall chimney?

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                • #38
                  Re: "De La Capra" oven build

                  Still on a learning curve, but I was told by one of my neighbors this is the best pizza they've ever tasted.
                  My build:

                  http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/d...ild-20119.html

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                  • #39
                    Re: "De La Capra" oven build

                    Originally posted by scratchedup View Post
                    Just joined here. I'm looking seriously at one of these. + I'm old and am a home chef.....BGE.

                    Since you have blazed the trail what are pros/cons of double vs single wall chimney?
                    Having the opportunity to examine both in person, I would say the biggest advantage is the insulation. Even with the oven fired at 900 degrees, the exterior of the double wall chimney never rises above 85 degrees. The fit and finish is excellent, and I enjoy the piece of mind from the spark guard. It went together surprisingly easy, just twist and click.

                    The single wall chimney that comes standard is nowhere near the same quality. Feels flimsy and cheap.

                    The only con to the double wall would be the $$. Depending on what length pipe you need, it runs around $110 for a 2' and $160 or so for a 3' piece, plus the top and anchor plate.
                    My build:

                    http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/d...ild-20119.html

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                    • #40
                      Re: "De La Capra" oven build

                      ...again just starting the journey?.

                      I plan on sourcing the materials locally so can I not just get the chimney I want??

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                      • #41
                        Re: "De La Capra" oven build

                        Originally posted by scratchedup View Post
                        ...again just starting the journey?.

                        I plan on sourcing the materials locally so can I not just get the chimney I want??
                        If you build from scratch, yes. If you buy one of their ovens, no. I wanted to swap the double wall with single wall and pay the difference when I purchased the Casa 2G90, but for some reason, FB would not allow that.
                        My build:

                        http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/d...ild-20119.html

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                        • #42
                          Re: "De La Capra" oven build

                          So one thing I wanted to build, since FB will not sell one to you, was an insulated door. I bought 1/8" sheet metal from a local supplier, and with some leftover insulation, and a good friend who has about every tool in his shop, came up with this. Has 2" of insulation and we welded a stainless steel nut on the outside to secure the thermometer.

                          It is not done, still needs the wooden handles, final grinding to fit and paint, but I noticed that the oven is now about 50 degrees hotter in the morning after making pizza.

                          Sorry about the lack of pictures, but it was around 30 degrees that day and we worked outside. This was taken in his back room before welding. I will try to post a more finished picture soon.
                          My build:

                          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/d...ild-20119.html

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                          • #43
                            Re: "De La Capra" oven build

                            We've not had the time or weather to continue work on the stone veneer, but we have had time to fire it up and make some pizza on a few occasions! Have had 3 different people tell me this is the best pizza they've ever had. I don't disagree!
                            My build:

                            http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/d...ild-20119.html

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                            • #44
                              Re: "De La Capra" oven build

                              Here's a fairly recent picture. We now have the Kamado Joe in place, but need to work on getting it set a little lower. Hopefully will be nice this weekend and I'll be able to do that and take an update picture.
                              My build:

                              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/d...ild-20119.html

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                              • #45
                                Re: "De La Capra" oven build

                                Made a smoked mac and cheese side dish from a recipe on the Kamado Joe youtube page. Smoked with apple and pecan wood, this was epic. Best mac and cheese I ever had.

                                Hopefully the weather gets better this weekend so we can continue stone veneer work.
                                My build:

                                http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f6/d...ild-20119.html

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