Using Tapered #1 Arch Fire Bricks???

[moxiechef]

Anyone ever use this brick to build the dome of the oven? It looks like the layout would build a perfect 44" oven with a 16" dome height. My thoughts are to use the pre-cut taper to set the shape of the dome and cut the side tapers to fit the circle of each course.

Thoughts or experience with this???

[madadam2]

Re: Using Tapered #1 Arch Fire Bricks???

It looks like this was posted about a year ago now, I just found some #2 arch firebricks for a steal on craigslist. The bricks weigh 6.5 lbs each, so hopefully they are a good type, I'm guessing the #2 is a more pronounced taper?, 2 1/2" down to 1 3/4". Just wondering if your project worked out for you and if you have any advice? Thanks!

[Amac]

Re: Using Tapered #1 Arch Fire Bricks???

It looks like the layout would build a perfect 44" oven with a 16" dome height.

Shouldn't that be 22" dome height?
The refractory company which made the bricks I use are now making bricks like those to suit a dome of 1M - too late for me though. I would say you can't go wrong.