I'm getting closer to my Dome!

[Mike D]

Re: I'm getting closer to my Dome!

Thanks John, I'm not frustrated by it I just want to finish it. I have been working on it for about a year and a half. You know, not enough free time (two small wild boys and a busy wife). I feel like I am constantly trying to reinvent the wheel at each step. But thanks for the look.

-Beer always works for my back pain, lots of it.

Mike D

[Aegis]

Re: I'm getting closer to my Dome!

Thanks John, I'm not frustrated by it I just want to finish it. I have been working on it for about a year and a half. You know, not enough free time (two small wild boys and a busy wife). I feel like I am constantly trying to reinvent the wheel at each step. But thanks for the look.

-Beer always works for my back pain, lots of it.

Mike D

My oven quest has taken almost two years, some of that I blame on a bad winter, (two winters past) and some on getting the oven to the point of using it. Once I started using it and having great pizza, the motivation was almost non existent! I had to look up every step and learn how to do it each step of the way! (again thanks to Dino, Bob, Ken and everyone else that helped or I stole ideas/techniques from!) So the walking through molasses in the winter trek I also experienced. (misery loves company) But it was all worth the trip for sure!!! Hang in there, you are doing a great job!
John

[Aegis]

Re: I'm getting closer to my Dome!

Here is a pic of the type S cement I used for a home brew mix. I added three parts fine sand and one part fireclay and it worked great for the vent area and chimney flue.

[UtahBeehiver]

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Hi John,

I been following your build and ended up using foam glass/CaSi combination putting 2" of foam glass down first since it is water proof topped with 1 1/2" CaSi board since it is less susceptible to impact damage or cracking as you mentioned to me in a private message from "russellw123". Did you end up using this arch thermal break in this posting or did you do something else. I am starting my arch soon and looking for input. Also, I am placing two thermocouples in my build. If you only had two where would you place them?

Russell

[Aegis]

Re: I'm getting closer to my Dome!

Hi John,

I been following your build and ended up using foam glass/CaSi combination putting 2" of foam glass down first since it is water proof topped with 1 1/2" CaSi board since it is less susceptible to impact damage or cracking as you mentioned to me in a private message from "russellw123". Did you end up using this arch thermal break in this posting or did you do something else. I am starting my arch soon and looking for input. Also, I am placing two thermocouples in my build. If you only had two where would you place them?

Russell

Hi Russell,
I did use a 1/4" thermal break between the decorative arch and firebrick arch. I did not fill the gap with anything yet, and will probably leave it open.
Two thermocouples, Hmmmm.............Pizza/bread - one in the center hearth brick about an inch from the top of the brick, the other in a dome brick about 80% of the the way up the dome. That dome thermocouple I would put on the outside of the brick if you were going to be baking bread. That would tell you when the entire dome was heat saturated. Pizza and cooking use - two in the hearth, one placed on the opposite side of your coals and the other in the center. That will give you a idea of floor temps so you can place the pies according to their temp needs. (so you don't burn the crust before the toppings are done. )
Hope this helps
Good Luck John

[flyfisherx]

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Hey John, where did you get your clay flue liner from?

[Aegis]

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Hey John, where did you get your clay flue liner from?

Southbury Stone, they have a store in Cheshire Ct. which if it is not in stock they will get it in a day or two.
I did an angle cut and put two pieces together to form a "funnel" wide at bottom and flue dimension at top. It works like a charm, even before I put the final decorative arch outside, I never had any soot/smoke out of the front of the arch area.
I don't think I have any flue left over, they were two foot lengths and the remaining cut pieces measure 7.5" ID and 8.5" OD I think it was an 8" square flue.
Great progress btw!

[Aegis]

Re: I'm getting closer to my Dome!

Great work John. The rear door is a great idea for viewing your thermocupler unit. I love the chimney. I was surprised you used durock for the roof sheathing with slate, then I read you used SS screws instead of the copper nails. Good thinking there.

Moving along real fast now. Can't wait to see it all finished.

-Dino

Thanks Dino, I copied,used,stole a LOT of ideas from your build! (slate roof, seperate side bottom storage area, lights....) I was worried about having wood over the insulated dome, I am sure I worried for nothing and it took a while to screw in the slate. But on the other hand, hammering nails in with my lack of experience, I would have needed another square of slate for breakage! Again thanks
John

[Aegis]

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Here are a couple of pics of the finished roof. I tried to match the pitch of the roof to the house and that made it next to impossible to get to the ridge for the last couple of rows of slate and to do the copper flashing. I never knew I could stretch so much and work so well on my toes. I am just glad the wife didn't have her hubby cam out! LOL

[UtahBeehiver]

Re: I'm getting closer to my Dome!

Aegis,

Nice digs, copper details add a great touch. Makes me want to reconsider enclosing mine.

Russell

[brianventura]

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Wow!! Great detail on the roof. The combination of materials really went together nicely. I really like the way you did your chimney.

[Aegis]

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Thanks guys for the compliments, I did copy a couple of others on their roof design and fit it into my build. I know I was on Dino's build a lot and several others that are too numerous to name.
Special thanks to my wife who picked all the color choices, except for the white soffit, which still needs the final coat of a cream color.
Too busy cooking for painting tho
Again Thanks
John

[Dino_Pizza]

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Oh, you aint kidding John about that roof. I know what it was like to nail something you can't stand on or just grab anywhere.

Is the stone cladding a tumbled paver? It's really beautiful. The colors are great and it has nice old world look.

You and your wife have done a great job. That side counter will be really handy.
-Dino

[Aegis]

Re: I'm getting closer to my Dome!

Oh, you aint kidding John about that roof. I know what it was like to nail something you can't stand on or just grab anywhere.

Is the stone cladding a tumbled paver? It's really beautiful. The colors are great and it has nice old world look.

You and your wife have done a great job. That side counter will be really handy.
-Dino

Hi Dino, Yes the stone cladding are tumbled pavers that I "glued" to the cement board with type s mortar. My wife wanted the dry stack look and I have to agree she did a great job.
btw with all the FANTASTIC food coming out of your goregeus oven, have you gained any weight? I am jealous, because everytime I see you post some food I gain 5 pounds! LOL
You definitly helped me through my project and if you are ever an the east coast my door and oven are open to you and your family.
Thanks
John

[Dino_Pizza]

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Thanks John, we'd love to stop by some day so I'll keep it in mind. YES! I have put on a few pounds, not sure if it's age, wine-calories or wfo.

I've got 3 pizza/pool/family & b-day party's coming up within 4 weeks so I'll try to post some wfo food pics. Well that settles it: I'm obviously putting on weight for all 3 reasons listed