WFO Build in Connecticut

[flyfisherx]

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Understood. I just decided to build the floor inside one layer and use my original sailor course design. I am finding that over thinking things leads to no where. I just have to do it and in the end I know whatever my decision, it will all work out. Thanks again.

[Aegis]

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Thanks for the response. I like that Idea! I never thought of that!!! Sounds like a more structurally sound way to go. The bottom floor act as the foundation supporting the dome with an inside cooking floor for ease of brick maintenance if ever needed.

That's an awesome Idea.

Thanks

Hi David,
For what it is worth, I did the hearth inside the dome walls. It was more work to do it that way (more brick cutting a round floor/hearth) but thought it worth the trouble in case of brick damage. Through my neglect, I left some firebrick chips in-between the hearth and the dome wall. During the curing process the hearth heated up and expanded, with no place to expand. My firebrick chips took out the expansion joint required between the hearth and walls. CRACK, went the dome wall, and not a small crack at that! For this potential problem I would never build another this way. With the walls on top of the hearth everything can expand, even with a dash of stupidity added in like I did!
I only have a one firebrick thick hearth and have baked a dozen large loaves of bread at once without a mass/heat issue. Insulate, insulate, insulate , this will help more for bread baking in a pizza oven without sacrificing a lot more wood for heating up a larger thermal mass.
Again, many people here that were careful and kept stupidity out of the oven haven't had a problem with their hearth inside the walls.
Good Luck
John

[Faith In Virginia]

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Good idea. the second half of that is Don't Look Back... the would of, could of , should of, can eat you up. What is done is done. I think you got my point:-)

[flyfisherx]

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Thanks John and Faith. I am going to go lay out my floor now and let whatever happens happen. GianniFocacia made his dome on top of the floor and his build is flawless.

I'll see what I feel when I get to that point and let my gut direct me.

Thanks again for helping me think out loud on this.

Dave

[Aegis]

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Thanks John and Faith. I am going to go lay out my floor now and let whatever happens happen. GianniFocacia made his dome on top of the floor and his build is flawless.

I'll see what I feel when I get to that point and let my gut direct me.

Thanks again for helping me think out loud on this.

Dave

Dave, you have the right idea, how can your gut be wrong when building anything pizza related!

Like the nike logo says - Just Do It!

btw we need some prgress pics! lol

[flyfisherx]

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Well, Between work and other household duties including this oven, I finally have some brief time to post some progress photo's. Here goes....

[flyfisherx]

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and more.....Rain yesterday and today, plus I need a break. All of the floor and dome was completed this past Saturday and Sunday. Hopefully I can get further this week and weekend!

[Aegis]

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and more.....Rain yesterday and today, plus I need a break. All of the floor and dome was completed this past Saturday and Sunday. Hopefully I can get further this week and weekend!

Hi Dave,
Great job! It is looking good despite the rainy weather! You'll be eating Pizza in no time!
John

[flyfisherx]

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Thanks John. I bought one of those 10 x 10 canopies so the rain is not an issue for me now. I bought it because it seems like that FB Board could possibly soak up the water and that would not be good. I hope to get the 4,5 and 6 course done by Sunday.

I'm still winging stuff, but all in all it seems to be working out. I changed my first indispensable tool. I found that it just was not gonna cut it. I borrowed the idea for the new one from yours. Its adjustable and works well. Thanks

[flyfisherx]

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Happy Fathers Day to all you fathers out there! I have a question! I got my inner arch done and am starting my 5th course. The inverted V's are starting to develop when laying out a few dry bricks.

I read a lot of threads last night. First off...you guys are patient. Some are extremely patient and it shows in the dome.

Is there a formula to cutting and beveling? Or do most just eye ball it? Do you always use half bricks all the way up and the angle and bevel just increases?

Thanks

[UtahBeehiver]

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Wow,

Full speed ahead, I am going notoriously slow. Tscarbough pointed out to me on my build to try and make the closer brick bigger ay making taking some of the brick next to closer to make it bigger and not a chip. I am passing this valuable tidbit on to you for your future chains. Good luck.

Russell

[UtahBeehiver]

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Flyfisherx,

Attached is a bevel/taper table from JCG31 it is a good baseline. Why reinvent the wheel.

Russell

[flyfisherx]

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Thanks Russell! I managed to get the fifth course in today with much better results. Progress photos to come......

[flyfisherx]

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My cuts got a little better for the fifth course. Hopefully will get even better on the 6th. My mortaring skills evolved for the better on my last 8 or so bricks on the 5th course.

I took out the inner arch form and need to do some cleanup tomorrow on it. I am building a 36 inch oven. I used the plans dimensions for a 19 inch opening wide by 12 inch high. I actually measure from the floor 12 1/4 high by 18 3/4 wide. It looks high to me. It looked too small with the form in place. Now it looks too high . It does fit within the ratio of dome height to opening. My actual dome height may end up being 19". We will see.

Any one else out there with a 36 inch oven and 12 inch or so high arch? Any issues.

[flyfisherx]

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Well I got the 6th course in today. I had to make a run to buy 80 more bricks. I also enjoyed the pool with the family between cuts and mortaring. I am planning on getting the 7th done tomorrow and get past the arch! Think I might need to go to third bricks for this course to keep my joints staggered.