Casa 110 build

[david s]

If you see dark patches , yes it is an indication of moisture. Also if you see visible steam you are going too hard, back off. Allowing the oven to cool will allow all of the parts to return to the same temperature so you can start again. Even a break for a couple of days could help some of the moisture migrate back. This is always right at the point where you want to start cooking in the oven so going really slow is hard. Buy a chicken and roast it after around the 4th burn. If it doesn’t cook sufficiently you can finish it off in the kitchen oven. That way at least you are getting some cooking done.and getting to know your oven (friend) characteristics.
Don’t drill any holes, better to just dry it slowly.

[libertyhillmichael]

Thanks David! I appreciate your advice and will continue on. No steam even after my 5th burn at 500 deg. The dark patches are small and spread out on left side of the oven. I will plan on starting up again next week. Again, thanks for the advice.

[libertyhillmichael]

Let the oven sit for a week while I was out of town. Fired up another 500deg burn and the dark patches seem to have gone. So, firing up a 1000deg burn and will do some pizza for Father's day....

FYI, heat retention seems pretty good for not having an insulated door. After the 500 deg temp, checked temp at 475 placed the door and the next morning temp was at 375.

[libertyhillmichael]

First pizza on Fathers day. 1000 deg...

FYI, fire starting hack

Save your toilet paper and paper towel rolls, dryer lint and bacon grease.

Stuff rolls with dryer lint. The tighter you stuff the longer it lasts.

When you are ready to use, pour bacon grease in the end of the tube on dryer lint.

Place under your kindling wood and light.

I use regular rolls for my Weber chimney and the paper towel rolls for my smoker and Pizza oven.

Enjoy!

[libertyhillmichael]

Well, finally found some 18 gauge framing material! Started erecting over the holiday weekend. Going very well, glad I got the heaver gauge! Nice and stout. I will be doing a cable roof to match my back patio. And clading with the stone left over from my house build.

[libertyhillmichael]

Just have finishing touches on the frame work. Then will be ready to face with hardi board and have the mason's come do their thing. That's the only thing I am not doing myself....Going to be 100+ for a bit, so not to fired up about working on it......

[libertyhillmichael]

I am going to install a metal roof and would like any opinions on whether or not if I should use hardi board on the roof before metal or just install direct to frame.

[libertyhillmichael]

After a month or so of 100+ deg temps, finally got back after it! Frame work completed and added Hardi board all around. Ready for masonry!!

[libertyhillmichael]

Have not posted in a while so fast track to Rock work going up.

[libertyhillmichael]

Rock work completed and working on the trim. Ruff sawn Cedar. Only combustible materials are on outside of structure. Granite countertop and landing.

[libertyhillmichael]

Got the Cedar trim installed and stained!

[libertyhillmichael]

Adding some finishing touches.
I had a wine barrel stave that I salvaged and found some hooks on Etsy from a blacksmith to hang my tools. I purchased the tools online until I can make my own.
Also from Etsy (I really like getting artisan items thru Etsy!) plasma cut sign.

[UtahBeehiver]

Nice ending. Looks great.

[libertyhillmichael]

Thanks! It has been a long but exciting year but well worth it! I Appreciate you and everyone that has commented along the way. For anyone that has viewed mine or anyone else's build, this forum is an invaluable tool for ideas and guidance.
Finished the lights over the front oven opening, still looking for some cool lights for the two sides.
Now I am working on the doors and slide outs for wood and accessory storage. Ordered some hinges from a blacksmith, hopefully have doors and slide outs done end of next week

[Gulf]

Very nice oven. She just needs a fire glow for a fantastic night pic