New Guy Homebrew questions

[KennyR]

Hi all,
My original post didn't work so Admin have advised me to post again....So.
Hi all, I'm new here and just embarking on my first build. I have the base pored and just started on the block work today.
I'm in Preston, Lancs in the UK
I was going to do a vermiculite casting but having seen some posts about "homebrew" I have a few questions.
Can anyone point me in the direction of the materials needed ?
What is the casting technique ?
Finally, what are the best fibres to use, I doubt I could find SS needles in a hurry.
Many thanks and I look forward to your responses.

[aaronpizza]

Hi Kenny,

Many of us started where you are a few weeks ago.

Totally forget the vermiculite option - do it properly with homebrew!

materials needed

Powdered fire clay (bathpotters)
hydrated lime (builders merchants)
cement (builders merchant)
sand(builders merchant)
hollow fibers (builder merchants)

have a look around, there are lots of detailed builds.
it can be a drag reading many comments but it's the best way to learn if you're going todo one!

I won't name and "shame" but there are some very knowledgeable and experienced people on here, keep an eye out on whis commenting!

Fyi I'm a total newbie

[KennyR]

Many thanks for the quick reply. I have some studying to do for sure !!

[Gulf]

KennyR,

Thanks for reposting. I think that I was moderating your original first post while they were starting the patch to the forum. If you haven't already found them, there are several builds where david s has recommended the formula for homebrew. Some are in the same category Other Type Ovens as your op.

[david s]

Try looking at this well documented build.

https://community.fornobravo.com/for...and#post396954

and this one.

https://community.fornobravo.com/for...sea#post400413

As you are in the UK also try looking at their forum ukwoodfiredoven.com especially for access to materials.

[KennyR]

Hi.
Thanks Gulf, it's no bother and thanks for letting me know. I did wonder why my thread was a bit like Tumbleweed until I saw you're message. Much appreciated.

David S. Many thanks for the links. It'll be a few days before I get started on the dome so I've now got a good place to start my research. Again, very much appreciated and thanks also for the link to the UK website.