WFO Build in Connecticut

[flyfisherx]

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Thanks Tracy and Johnathon....you give me hope in responding and backing up my suspicions about these bricks.

I will take my time and try to keep those bricks from lying to me.

[texman]

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Dave
Looks really good. Take your time on those bricks next to arch and over the arch. They will lie to you, not trick you, but lie. Will your IT lock at the vertical plane of the oven? If it does, that should keep the arch adjoining brick true. I didn't get to third size brick till course 10 on my 37.5", so not sure where that will be for yours. Keep up the good work.
Tracy

[cloita]

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Dave, I've done the "I cut it off twice and it's still too short" routine on my bricks a few too many times times so far and found that cutting them individually is the way to go for the first few in the course then build a jig or use a template brick. Good luck, looking great!

[flyfisherx]

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Doahhhhhh That's it. Funny how I get things wrong the first time and then BINGO the light goes on and I truly understand. Thanks for the clarification Laku...I am going to save the smaller bricks for later and try re cutting. I will post as to how it works out.

[Laku]

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I read somewhere that the outside width of your new bricks should be the same as the inside width of the course your laying on top of. This did not seem to precisely work out for me. I came out a little small.

I think the idea is that bottom of your bricks for next course will be about as wide as the tops of the previous course. That way you theoretically stay in bond if you manage to keep the seams consistent.

It's easier if you only cut bricks as you go.

[flyfisherx]

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Well I started messing around on Sunday trying to get the seventh course complete. With yard work that I have been neglecting, I got no where. I did do some measuring though. I figured out that I need approximate 3rd size bricks for my 7th course.

I cut them last night.....Arrrrrgggghhhh!!!! Most are too small....some fit fine. Trying to keep staggered joints are going to be very time consuming. I almost recall Gianni saying that he cut each brick custom. In order to stay on bond, I am going to have to check every brick that goes in and trim if necessary.

It looks as if I want that bond joint, I am going to need to do the same.

I read somewhere that the outside width of your new bricks should be the same as the inside width of the course your laying on top of. This did not seem to precisely work out for me. I came out a little small.

The further I get with this oven, the more appreciation I have for all the builders before me. It's the thought of you guys that keep me going when I just want to give up.

Any others with issues trying to stay on bond?

[flyfisherx]

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I tell you....its getting rough trying to keep these joints staggered. I had one course that I knew I had joints lining up in sacrifice to get a fresh row to work with on the way up. Even though the sacrifice, I am finding I still need to trim brick to keep a staggered joint no matter what.

Today, I am going to take my time...if I don't get a course in, it's because of trying to figure out a way to cut a brick in thirds with bevels.

I could be taking a lot longer and strive towards perfection...but I just want to get this dome done! I am happy with the way it is turning out regardless. It could be better, but then I would be working into next year.

And yes the pool does a lot better than the wet saw

Dave

[UtahBeehiver]

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flyfisherx,

Lookin good, a I am only on my third course. How lucky to be able to hop in the pool between cuts all I get is cooled off by the wet saw....

I am also watching how the bond seems to shift around. Looking forward to seeing you get past the arch.

[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.

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

[UtahBeehiver]

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Flyfisherx,

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

Russell

[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

[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

[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