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  • Re: Wood Fired Beehive in Utah

    Thanks gang, I cannot take credit for the concept, I saw it done by another builder, Larry out of Chicago so I plagiarized his copper shingle design.

    Collin, yes I did seal the stucco. I may even accelerate the patina with a little ammonia and baking soda, fairly benign stuff.

    Amac, the copper taps are screwed into the stucco with SS screws, I predrill the holes but a rawl plug is not necessary since the screws really grip well unless I over size the hole. I am going to do some type of copper sleeve over my SS chimney since I like how yours look. I have some design ideas but I will surprise you guys.
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      Russell to accelerate the patina i saw a description somewhere about using a product called miracle grow. Its a garden fertiliser.
      Cheers Colin

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        Colin,

        Thx, yes Miracle Grow is basically ammonia nitrate, hence why I will use ammonia. Still a ways off though. Slow but sure on copper. Making cleats and cleats and cleats to fasten the shingles.
        Russell
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        • Re: Wood Fired Beehive in Utah

          Looks sweet Russell! When you going to invite me to a pizza party?
          Loren

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            Finished another course of shingles. Neighbors say they have to wear their sunglasses because of the reflections. No pizza for them. LOL
            Russell
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            • Re: Wood Fired Beehive in Utah

              Looks great! Russell,

              Originally posted by UtahBeehiver View Post
              ....... Neighbors say they have to wear their sunglasses because of the reflections. No pizza for them. LOL
              That great looking "aged copper" patina will take care of that, and I think it will drive their property values up also .

              Your shingles reminded me of my younger days, when after each storm, we would replace asbestos shingles that were damaged by limb falls. In those days it was important to keep the historic look of the old homes intact.

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              I still have a stockpile of asbestos shingles down under the hill. But, there is not much call for them anymore .
              Last edited by Gulf; 06-07-2014, 04:37 PM.
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              • Re: Wood Fired Beehive in Utah

                Originally posted by UtahBeehiver View Post
                Finished another course of shingles. Neighbors say they have to wear their sunglasses because of the reflections. No pizza for them. LOL
                Awesome job on the shingles. Looking good, neighbors are just jealous
                Respectfully,

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                • Re: Wood Fired Beehive in Utah

                  Hey Russell

                  When you finish. get in feet first, with your head out, get swmbo to take a photo, and you will be the first forno pizzeria turtle,

                  Seriously, that will look brilliant. One you weather it, minors will be right.
                  Cheers Colin

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                  • Re: Wood Fired Beehive in Utah

                    Certainly a work of love!

                    How are you handling where the dome transitions into the entry? There are some tricky pieces to do there! The further up you go, the more difficult it will be as you approach the top! Yikes, you will need two thinking caps and some nimble fingers to make the top narrow ones.

                    Looks like you are really getting the hang of it now!

                    The green patina looks nice over time. I think you will need to wash everything down in the end to get rid of fingerprints and oils left from handling the copper. Those places will age differently. I would go for the bright look, but using Brasso to polish it would take a lot of time, we used to do that for our uniforms --buckles, buttons and such and the metal looked great! Just a matter of personal choice.

                    When this project is complete, what are your thoughts for future projects? Seems like anything you would attempt would come out great.

                    Keep up the great work and lots of pictures. They are always interesting to look at and admire!

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                    • Re: Wood Fired Beehive in Utah

                      Russel g'day
                      You have been around a bit. Its time to change this putting you head in the oven thing.
                      You remember as I do the big thing was to stand on your completed dome to prove its strength..... Not this I can do the small spaces thing
                      I'm always reminded that a pair of legs hanging out of an opening reminds me of a breach birth..... Sorry if you been through that!
                      Regards dave
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                      • Re: Wood Fired Beehive in Utah

                        Spent the day doing SWMBO chores but managed to cut out the next set of shingles, 14 full and two halfs per course. I am starting to elongate the shingles slowly. No pics today, just boring cut and bend, cut and bend. Going through the masonary drill bits, have four drills out, one for each type of process so I don't have to change bits.

                        Mikku,

                        I have started the transition to the entry, at least the rain channel, where the two planes meet. It will be tricky. How are your plants doing?
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                          I can imagine who tricky that might be. On tile roofs here, the rain channel or flashing follows the contour of the valley, it can be done in segments and would have a return bend like all your shingles have. I do not think it is necessary to interlock with shingles though. It is just meant to deflect water away from going under the shingles.

                          Another thought, you might integrate your rain channel and shingle to be the same. Like your starter course. Each piece could interlock with the shingles as you went up the dome. Will the shingles around the landing be the same or a more simple lap type like horizontal lap siding?

                          We got a much later start with the tomatoes than any of the group in America. We have harvested broccoli and cauliflower already but the tomatoes are only 5 to 6 inches tall without any flowers yet. We are beginning the rainy season--plants should really take off once the weather gets hot.

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                            Russel,
                            You have been a Master at every aspect of your build. Absolutely beautiful!!! It is obvious you have given great thought to every detail of your build. Thanks for sharing all your experiences and comments with all the threads. Am looking forward to seeing your final pics.
                            jon
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                            • Re: Wood Fired Beehive in Utah

                              Originally posted by UtahBeehiver
                              Thanks Jon,

                              Yes I think a lot, I sit on my Homer bucket for a while, go drill a screw or something like that and go sit on my Homer bucket again.
                              And IMHO that is how the best creations are produced. Patience, consideration and the thoughtful application of skill (even if it has to be developed) is the recipe for creating good things. Not just ovens either.
                              Last edited by Greenman; 06-10-2014, 05:21 AM.
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                              • Re: Wood Fired Beehive in Utah

                                Mikku,

                                Tried to score and bend, the copper is just too ductile and won't snap a clean edge. I am getting good with my sheet metal snips. I will look at trying to incorporate rain channel into a shingle but the complex bends may be out of my pay range.
                                Last edited by UtahBeehiver; 06-10-2014, 07:36 AM.
                                Russell
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