32" build in north TX

[strobes]

Re: 32" build in north TX

I finished front arch, used regular bricks that were cut to open first hole.
With all bricks installed there is a channel now for cement board...

[texman]

Re: 32" build in north TX

strobes

Nice job. Looks good. That channel cut is unique. Are you enclosing your oven or igloo? Also wondering how you a planning to deal with the chimney height next to the roof? Code boys may come calling.

Texman

[strobes]

Re: 32" build in north TX

couple of pictures to show progress, and my unintentional fire, thought it was expected, I was wondering how far I can push this particle board, it was suppose to hold up to 180C, but burned through at about 165C. Temperature between bottom of the bricks and CalSill, hearth insulation measured 123C.

[strobes]

Re: 32" build in north TX

Build and installed chimney on budget - stainless steel from scrap yards, and old sat. dishes, riveted. total $125 including $40 for metal shop to form tubes 6" and 8", 24" long, paint stripper, hi-heat black paint and auto muffler repair tape I inserted in riveted joints to make them waterproof.

[Greenman]

Re: 32" build in north TX

Hi Strobes

I am a great believer in 'repurposing' and you do it well. Looks good and if it works well it is job done!

Will watch your completion with interest.

[texman]

Re: 32" build in north TX

Nice Job! that looks great.

Texman

[strobes]

Re: 32" build in north TX

Thanks Guys, Yes scrap yards and craig list helped to keep my cost down.
So far I spend about $1478. This list includes my suppliers. Hope it will help newcomers...
But I have not researched the average cost for similar builds yet.

[deejayoh]

Re: 32" build in north TX

Looks good.

I will be curious to hear how well the chimney holds up. I know many of us (myself included) have spent many $$$ on expensive dual wall stainless chimney. I think it was the costliest single item in my build! Maybe it is overkill.

I do know that temps off the entry arch are quite high. I don't think you will able to have your roofing material touch that chimney. Are you planning a surround for it?

Edit: scratch that last comment. Now I see that you built it with an inner and outer tube.

[edsiajb]

Re: 32" build in north TX

Very creative chimney work - Nice!

[strobes]

Re: 32" build in north TX

Looks good.

I will be curious to hear how well the chimney holds up. I know many of us (myself included) have spent many $$$ on expensive dual wall stainless chimney. I think it was the costliest single item in my build! Maybe it is overkill.

I do know that temps off the entry arch are quite high. I don't think you will able to have your roofing material touch that chimney. Are you planning a surround for it?

Edit: scratch that last comment. Now I see that you built it with an inner and outer tube.

Yep and actually it's heavier then required. But material selection is limited where I shop . It's 18 GA vs. most double walled chimneys build out 26ga
Security For Solid-Fuel Stoves Double-Wall 6-Inch Black Stovepipe - 12-Inch Length
And with about 1" of space between walls and no insulation there, the heat from inner wall will be transferred to environment by convection keeping outer tube reasonably cool.
This was used to install stainless steel rivets.
Heavy Duty 17-1/2" Hand Riveter With Collection Bottle

[strobes]

Re: 32" build in north TX

Because of the rain, snow I spend time building door and roof, have it tested and installed.
With heating element I got my oven up to 400F in two days. And today with first real fire to 500F in 30 min. It was not hot for pizza but good a loaf of bread.

[strobes]

Re: 32" build in north TX

and No-Knead Crusty White Bread

[strobes]

Re: 32" build in north TX

the oven's temperature dropped overnight from 450 to 390. And in 1 hour 30min the dome cleared, we baked some tomatoes, bell papers, eggplants and the first pizza! It was very good. So with this mile stone after three month I can relax a bit and want to say big thank you to the community. With this huge source of knowledge and advise from forum members the project was much easier.

[Greenman]

Re: 32" build in north TX

Congratulations. It just gets better as you go along. Enjoy the journey.

[strobes]

Re: 32" build in north TX

Well I was busy cooking for family and guests. And between, some time to work on the oven itself. So here is how it looks now and some bread, smoked chicken and pork shoulder. I would not attempt to describe the taste of these by words