Mark's 42" in MN

[AtTheLake]

Re: Mark's 42" in MN

Thanks, That's where I went.
Seem like knowlegable people.
But they think I am way over doing it with the insulation.
Also, they recommended Sairset for the mortar.
I told them that it had mixed reviews from forum users, mainly based on joint size and they agreed. So I opted (for now anyway) to go the "home brew" mortar route, because I don't think I am going to be precisely fitting my bricks.

They then recommended using Grog in my mortar if the gaps were too big 1/4"+.
I told them I would be drinking plenty of Grog each night.
Then they informed me that Grog was crushed firebrick so there is no shrinkage. Has anyone ever tried this?

[Tman1]

Re: Mark's 42" in MN

Looks like a pretty good start!

You'll want to get your stuff from Smith Sharpe. They'll be able to answer any questions you have too regarding refractory concrete.

[AtTheLake]

Re: Mark's 42" in MN

Robert
I have to agree, I have been reading this forum since I started this project over a year ago. I just hope that meal two years from now that you're referring to isn't the first pizza I get out of the oven. The cabin is 200 miles north and with fuel at $4.20 a gallon I have to optimize my trips.

Here are a couple of Sketchup drawings of what I have planned.
The oven will sit in the back right corner.
The kitchen portion with the roof is almost complete. So its time for the oven.

[Tapir Force]

Re: Mark's 42" in MN

Mark,

Well, at least you have come to the right place. The people here are friendly and knowledgeable. The trick is that you have to share as much information as is humanly possible. The literally thousands of reads that you can have on your progress becomes a safety net. I have been saved on numerous occasions now by members who have had similar experiences. The members read what you have to say, examine your pictures and give constructive (no pun intended) criticism.

I am a DIY type guy who has been on dozens of forums. This one has to rank right up at the top two or three that I have ever seen. Not a finer bunch of people to be found anywhere, and they come from all over the world. If the nations of the world would put aside their differences, build a bunch of Pompeii ovens and bake some warm bread to share, we would all be better for it.

Enjoy the experience, work hard and do not be afraid to make some mistakes. A couple of years from now as you are sharing experiences over a meal at your cabin, you will wax nostalgic over your great accomplishment and all of your new virtual friends. Can't wait to see your pictures.

Robert

[AtTheLake]

Re: Mark's 42" in MN

OK spent an hour at the local refractory store today
I have my supplies. Most of them anyhow.
200 medium duty firebricks. $475
24 sqft 2" insulating board $364
50sqft 8# insulfrax blanket $375
50lbs 30mesh fireclay $16
100lbs 20mesh fireclay $42
90lbs Portland cement $9
200lbs sand assorted sizes $14

Starting on my oven this weekend "Priceless"


I know I still need lime. Home Depot didn't have any. I will find some before Friday.
Any reason a person can't use mortar mix? Holcium N
It is a mixture of portland, lime and plasticizers

[AtTheLake]

Well it's almost warm enough to finally start.
Building a 42" Pompeii into my outdoor kitchen I started last year at our cabin on a lake "Up North".
Been planning this for over a year now and after the last couple of weeks staying up late reading this forum I now think I have another expense to add to this project "The Internet" for the cabin. Only problem is no cable or DSL available only dial up or HughesNet.
The more I read, the less I knew! (thought I had this thing figured out)

Anyhow, tomorrow I am off to buy supplies.
Minus the Sairset I think?