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  • mistersmed
    Serf
    • Apr 2010
    • 1
    #1

    new oven build photos at slice

    Hi all:

    Over at slice, there's an article and a slide show of a new oven being built by Stefano Ferrara, a legendary oven builder imported from Naples by Donatella Arpaia, the restaurant owner. I've been lurking here for some time, and the pics of this build surprised me, due to the looseness of the process they're using. Many of the photos I see on this forum look like much tighter construction and higher skill level.

    I'm curious to hear your reactions.

    Nils
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    • dsgreco
      Laborer
      • Oct 2009
      • 82
      #2
      Re: new oven build photos at slice

      I was thinking the same thing.
      Thread: http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/g...land-8759.html

      Member WFOAMBA

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        • fxpose
          Master Builder
          • Jul 2009
          • 942
          #3
          Re: new oven build photos at slice

          I guess it's like framing a house. Aside from the design and engineering aspect, it doesn't have to look perfect, just structually sound as it will be covered up anyway. And with the sand form you can finish the dome in no time without having to wait for the course to set before proceeding.

          George
          Last edited by fxpose; 05-17-2010, 11:56 AM.
          George

          My 34" WFO build

          Weber 22-OTG / Ugly Drum Smoker / 34" WFO

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            • BrickStoneOven
              Peasant
              • Feb 2010
              • 41
              #4
              Re: new oven build photos at slice

              The ovens you guys make don't come close to how low his dome is. That's why he uses the sand formation. All those gaps get filled with a special mortar mix they bring from over there. You guys make your ovens for multi uses, like roasting and grilling. These ovens are made just for pizza and thats pretty much it.

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                • dmun
                  Il Pizzaiolo
                  • Jul 2005
                  • 4218
                  #5
                  Re: new oven build photos at slice

                  Wanna talk about tool safety? Yikes:



                  Betcha nickel he's not wearing safety glasses or a respirator either.
                  My geodesic oven project: part 1, part 2

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                    • 100million
                      Apprentice
                      • Feb 2010
                      • 141
                      #6
                      Re: new oven build photos at slice

                      Hey

                      you guys show really not be trashing on him....I promise you that he has built at aleast 10 times more ovens then you have evey none....and I would not put it past him that he has built atleast 100 ovens in his life

                      about the saw yes it look unsafe BUT it is a carbided blade and it doesnt really hurt when it touches your skin.....

                      So be nice to the master...I would never talk negitive about anyone of you guys

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                        • Tscarborough
                          Il Pizzaiolo
                          • Oct 2009
                          • 3341
                          #7
                          Re: new oven build photos at slice

                          That is a diamond blade and it will cut your finger off before you know you have been hit.

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                            • fxpose
                              Master Builder
                              • Jul 2009
                              • 942
                              #8
                              Re: new oven build photos at slice

                              Originally posted by 100million
                              about the saw yes it look unsafe BUT it is a carbided blade and it doesnt really hurt when it touches your skin.....
                              Well, it sure looks like a segmented blade to me. Regardless, that's very dangerous operation. At least a leather glove would have been nice...

                              I don't think any of us were rapping on the master....just commenting on his build technique which I'm sure is as good as it gets.

                              George
                              George

                              My 34" WFO build

                              Weber 22-OTG / Ugly Drum Smoker / 34" WFO

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                                • 100million
                                  Apprentice
                                  • Feb 2010
                                  • 141
                                  #9
                                  Re: new oven build photos at slice

                                  this is what i think this blade is

                                  Husqvarna 159105 7" Segmental Diamond Blade FX-S 7" Diameter x


                                  and this blade melts or burns your skin

                                  It is not like a carbide/diamond blade that you use for wood

                                  I have the EXACT tool he is using and I have hit my hand maybe a dozen times and never SLICED my hand or fingers...yes I melted my skin off and your it does bleed and DID I take it str8 to my hand on purpose???? NO

                                  This guy is a master and just QUIT TRASH TALKING!!!!!

                                  And if anyone of you think you can do better.....OPEN a shop and start your business and let see how many ovens you make in a life time......


                                  BTW: What would you think if Stefano Ferrara read these post about him?????

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                                    • dmun
                                      Il Pizzaiolo
                                      • Jul 2005
                                      • 4218
                                      #10
                                      Re: new oven build photos at slice

                                      Regardless, that's very dangerous operation. At least a leather glove would have been nice.
                                      The leather gloves are sitting in the background next to the poland spring bottle.
                                      BTW: What would you think if Stefano Ferrara read these post about him?
                                      I would hope he'd think we were concerned about the safety of his workers.
                                      OPEN a shop and start your business and let see how many ovens you make in a life time.
                                      One or two is enough for me, but I'm an amateur. If you do something for money, you are required to adhere to OSHA regulations. I do work with machines professionally, and I sure wouldn't want a picture like that coming out of MY workshop.
                                      My geodesic oven project: part 1, part 2

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                                        • Tscarborough
                                          Il Pizzaiolo
                                          • Oct 2009
                                          • 3341
                                          #11
                                          Re: new oven build photos at slice

                                          Don't make me post pictures of what a segmented diamond blade can do to your fingers or your leg or your skull.

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                                            • Tscarborough
                                              Il Pizzaiolo
                                              • Oct 2009
                                              • 3341
                                              #12
                                              Re: new oven build photos at slice

                                              And as far as the build, I bet the joints are plenty tight on the face, which is the only place it matters. Plus he built it in what, 4 or 5 hours?

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