Texman Build

[mrchipster]

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great info guys!
I like the idea of the wood veneer on the insulated door too. Should help somewhat with heat retention and will look good too. Thanks for the tip.

Because my bolts for the handles go all the way through the door to the interior of the oven they are getting real hot where they contact the outer wood veneer. I am getting some charing of the wood, If it ever goes up in smoke I will be isolating the handle and attaching it only to the outer skin so the heat does not transfer via the thru bolt.

At this point I am not worried as it would be real easy to replace the veneer. But thermal isolation is a consideration.

Chip

[Amac]

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Hi everyone
I agree 100% with you Gulf - I am honoured to be mentioned in the same breath as you guys - I like Tracys work. It will repay study by the new builders.
Congratulations Tracy - well done - great work and a great finish - and well done Lburou for adding it.
Aidan

[texman]

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Wow!

I am honored, truly. Thanks for all the kind words as well. I couldn't have done this without this forum and you guys help as recorded in this thread. Gulf, DJ, Tscar, Amac, Gianni, Russell, Chip and Lburou just to name a few. You guys really made this a much better oven/kitchen than i would have ever had on my own. Thank You! This has been such a great project that i am proud of, even more so now to be on "the list." Not sure i am "worthy" of the accolades since all i did was try and follow your guys lead. Thanks to my wife for the patience to endure many aching backs and lots of grouchiness. And, what birthday a present!
i hope to pay it back to the forum as i can. Thanks Lburou for your help and for the nod. Means a lot and i can still remember post #71, so this is really cool for me.

Tracy

[UtahBeehiver]

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Way to go Tracy, your outdoor WFO cooking area turned out quite well. I learned many things from you as well. Plus you are done, I still am working on my finishing touches.

[texman]

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Some more pics of the final kitchen(i hope) The only thing left to do is doors for oven.
Lots of work actually. Found the travertine on sale for $2.04/ft. for the floor.
Fixed my frig alignment by removing part of support post underneath cabinets, had to modify the wood cradle to fit after the floor install. Laying floor in wood storage(mucho fun). Mounted the triple drawers and single drawer under the dishwasher. Sealed and waterproofed the floor. Clean, clean, wipe, sweep. Spray painted the plug and switchcovers and made a door template.

Time to cook and enjoy this kitchen! I think it turned out really well and this has been the best and most trying project ever. Thanks for all the help out there, could not have done this without the forum.

Tracy

[UtahBeehiver]

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Hey Tex,

Nice final product. Been a good ride.

[deejayoh]

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That looks great Tracy! I appreciate the props for input, but when is the party for all your FB friends?

I'm getting close to finishing mine. Got all the decorative brickwork done last week. Only things left on the tick list are final installation of the oven landing, finishing the trim work on the oven house, stucco, and paint. Oh, and then a whole lot of power washing of the patio...

Is the last picture of that post the "Before" shot?

[texman]

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yes the last pic with the blue tape is before pic taken 03/17/2010. My how time flies... 3 years later.

I need to catch up on your and Russells build and many others. It is tax time for me, so the real job has kept me covered up. Should be slowing down a little after April 15th.

I hear you on the cleaning. i have vacuumed, scrubbed, wiped, polished, etc. and it still keeps coming off. Maybe some advice to share there, keep it covered as you build, this stuff doesn't come off sometimes. I am looking forward to plugging back in to the forum and seeing the new builds. Who knows, i may have learned something worth sharing. (no hammers!)

Tracy

PS I am ready for the FB party anytime you guys are rolling down I-40 through amarillo give me a shout.

[Tscarborough]

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It looks very nice and even better it appears to have a good workflow layout.

[texman]

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Thanks Tom.

I used the "work triangle" in the plan. i am still considering adding a small butcher block island. I is 84" across, so if i leave 36" of space on either side, i only have room for a 12" island, but i think i could cheat to a 16" island and have 34" of walkway. I need to get some "real" peels and pizza tools working in there. I have not even cooked a pizza yet. Been too busy and very new to dough making. So much to learn, but really looking forward to that part.

Tracy

[dvm]

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Well done! Your perseverance has paid off.

[deejayoh]

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You need to get going on that Pizza Makin'!

If you are looking for a place to start with dough, I recommend this dough recipe from America's Test Kitchen/Cooks Illustrated as an easy introduction that uses IDY. It turns out consistently well, and is my "go to" recipe when I don't have time to start with Sourdough.

America's Test Kitchen Thin-Crust Pizza Recipe - Food.com - 472204

[mrchipster]

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Thanks Tom.

I used the "work triangle" in the plan. i am still considering adding a small butcher block island. I is 84" across, so if i leave 36" of space on either side, i only have room for a 12" island, but i think i could cheat to a 16" island and have 34" of walkway. I need to get some "real" peels and pizza tools working in there. I have not even cooked a pizza yet. Been too busy and very new to dough making. So much to learn, but really looking forward to that part.

Tracy

How about putting your island on heavy duty casters and then you could put it where needed. I could see using it just outboard of the oven as a cutting or prep table when in pizza party mode.

Chip

[Pompeii Nate]

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Tracy,

Gorgeous results. I made the mistake of showing my wife your outdoor kitchen and guess what she wants ours to look like now. No chance since my oven base is 40 feet from our house.

Like I said, you have a gorgeous outdoor kitchen. Great Job!!!

Nate

[Lburou]

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Tracy,

Gorgeous results. I made the mistake of showing my wife your outdoor kitchen and guess what she wants ours to look like now. No chance since my oven base is 40 feet from our house.

Like I said, you have a gorgeous outdoor kitchen. Great Job!!!

Nate

No two ways about it.....I'm deeply envious of your masterpiece! Well done.