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  • Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

    Hi folks. I started my build back in May using the Pompeii oven plans from this site. It's just a free-standing oven build. Nothing fancy. Not part of a bigger outdoor kitchen. At least not yet. I can always expand later.
    I've never laid a brick before this project but I have lots of experience in construction doing drywall and metal framing. I've had a great time so far. I know it's not perfect and I probably drank too many beers along the way, but I believe it'll be just fine when it's done.
    The oven is not yet complete but I have lots of photos from along the way. I'll post a few every few days or so until I get caught up.
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    Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

    I drew the basic oven footprint on a piece of drywall, cut it out and used it as a template to get started.
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    • #3
      Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

      A bit more. The last one shows my canopy after a nasty storm. I propped it up and it's still usable, but it's never going back in it's bag again.
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      • #4
        Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

        Ev,

        Looks really good!

        My dad is originally from Trappe, PA (near Pottstown). Beautiful country up that way.

        Love the pic of your EZ-Up. I had a storm turn mine into spaghetti a few weeks ago. Tried to make it stand up, but couldn't. Its at the dump now...Keep the pics coming!
        CB

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        • #5
          Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

          Looks good, where did you get your material? You live near me (more or less)

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          • #6
            Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

            Hi acbova. Yeah, York's not far at all. I'm actually in Reamstown, near Denver.(Pa.)
            I got my block and brick from Terre Hill concrete, Heatstop 50 from both New Holland concrete and Galantino Supply which is also a Forno Bravo dealer. I also got my insulation blanket, fire clay and some vermiculite from Galantino as well. I used Eagle concrete to pour the foundation and hearth slab. They have metered trucks and they're only about a half mile from me.
            Build Thread, http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/e...-pa-13750.html

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            • #7
              Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

              Ev.....good to see you over at this site with your build thread.

              George
              George

              My 34" WFO build

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

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              • #8
                Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

                Thanks George. Do I know you from Pizzamaking?
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                • #9
                  Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

                  I commented on the blackening of the vent and transition.

                  George
                  George

                  My 34" WFO build

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

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                  • #10
                    Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

                    More photos.

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                      Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

                      More photos.The inner arch.

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                        Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

                        More photos

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                          Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

                          More photos
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                          • #14
                            Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

                            Great looking dome!
                            Dave
                            Album: http://picasaweb.google.com/fornososo/Pizza#

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                            • #15
                              Re: Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa.

                              Very nice looking transition from the arch!! Also, I like the occasional red brick... Kind of a surprise when the dome clears....
                              CB

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