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  • Re: Jim's Build for the Common Man

    Thanks for the info, guys. I'll try charcoal briquettes for the first couple, and see how hot I can get with that.

    From reading a long thread about curing: http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/16/o...ng-767-15.html, it seems that it's okay to insulate the dome first, before or during the curing process. I had previously thought this would keep too much moisture in the dome, but the upside seems to be you can keep the temp steadier for longer during the curing. I think I'll do this, as it will speed things up, so I can get to the outer stucco before the night time temps get too cold. Any big concerns?
    Here's mine:
    http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/j...man-15992.html

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    • Re: Jim's Build for the Common Man

      I used charcoal several time and got into the mid 200s
      Russell
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      • Re: Jim's Build for the Common Man

        There are so many variables when it comes to curing an oven. How much water was used during the construction, how long has it taken to get to that stage, what levels of heat and humidity have been involved............

        In the middle of a hot dry summer getting rid of the moisture happens automatically. During an Irish winter moisture accumulates rather than dissipates and everything in between.

        It really is about understanding the principles and applying some good sense to your own situation.

        I used wood and paid attention to the thermometer. The two ovens I have helped people with that are being fired this week are being cured with wood and even if people are time poor it really is a time to start to understand your oven and if you are a bit touchy feely then you will bond with it during this time.

        Some things need to happen organically. There is no comprehensive manual for this one.
        Last edited by Greenman; 10-01-2014, 04:37 AM.
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        • Re: Jim's Build for the Common Man

          I have to buttress the vent arch. I'll be using 7"ID/24" high clay flue, and buttress it with the extra fire bricks left over. How many should I use on each side? How high does the buttress have to go? I would think I have to use enough weight to at least equal the weight of the flue, right?
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          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/j...man-15992.html

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          • Re: Jim's Build for the Common Man

            Jim - This link shows arch loadings and how to manage them. Hope it helps.

            Auroville Earth Institute
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            • Re: Jim's Build for the Common Man

              Holy crap, the brickwork is done, and I started curing fires! I am litterally having difficulty falling asleep I'm so excited about getting to pizza time.

              I did two nights of charcoal briquette fires (first night was paper balls for an hour, then charcoal). Had them going for about 3 hours, and temp very slowly reached about 190F once I put up a temporary cement board in front of the vent entrance. Put in more charcoal, then went to sleep. I hope the temp climbed a bit more. Tonight I'll start the fb prescribed schedule, 300, then 350, then go to 450, so I can get to 550 to cook pizza when my bro & fam visit Saturday. I think I'll insulate Sat AM, then start stucco dome Sunday.

              After I get to 550 am I done with curing? Or should I do 650, 750 max temps first before I get to 900?
              Here's mine:
              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/j...man-15992.html

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              • Re: Jim's Build for the Common Man

                Originally posted by jimkramer View Post
                Holy crap, the brickwork is done, and I started curing fires! I am litterally having difficulty falling asleep I'm so excited about getting to pizza time.

                I did two nights of charcoal briquette fires (first night was paper balls for an hour, then charcoal). Had them going for about 3 hours, and temp very slowly reached about 190F once I put up a temporary cement board in front of the vent entrance. Put in more charcoal, then went to sleep. I hope the temp climbed a bit more. Tonight I'll start the fb prescribed schedule, 300, then 350, then go to 450, so I can get to 550 to cook pizza when my bro & fam visit Saturday. I think I'll insulate Sat AM, then start stucco dome Sunday.

                After I get to 550 am I done with curing? Or should I do 650, 750 max temps first before I get to 900?
                G'day
                If course you can cook pizza at lower temps.... And I bet you'll impress yourself as well. It will be the best tasting pizza
                You just get better later with practice
                Regards dave
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                • Re: Jim's Build for the Common Man

                  It's like a birth announcement:

                  First pizza 10/26/14, 6:49PM.

                  Actually, the very first one (before the on in the picture) got folded in half, full of ashes, and had to be thrown into the fire. Very fitting.
                  Here's mine:
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                  • Re: Jim's Build for the Common Man

                    Congratulations. Looks like the start of a beautiful friendship. It just gets better as you go.
                    Cheers ......... Steve

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                    • Re: Jim's Build for the Common Man

                      I never posted the final product at the end of last fall, so here it is. I also never posted the pic of me inside the oven. I figure this is like a compulsory move in olympic gymnastics, you gotta do it.

                      We've fired it up six or seven times. Just today, I'm able to get the floor to stay between 650-720F for my daughter's birthday party. Pizza is finally getting to be delicious. Previously, temps were often dipping to 400, while the dome was much hotter. But today, it was all much hotter and more even. I fired it up for about four hours, just hope I don't always have to do that. I think I'm still driving out lots of moisture in the floor insulation, since it got soaked several times.
                      Here's mine:
                      http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/j...man-15992.html

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                      • Re: Jim's Build for the Common Man

                        You won't have to fire it for 4 hours for a couple of pizzas, but for more than a few, 4 or 5 hours is the best means to success. You don't need a roaring fire the whole time, just one that licks the ceiling with flame.

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