42" build in Central Texas

[deejayoh]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

Garner, I have been planing on getting a string of lights like that. They are like the ones that I have seen Italy at outdoor cafes. Where did you find the materials to build your own? The few places that have ready made ones seem to want a lot of money for them.

Here's a source for you for good prices on high quality light strings:

Mountain Top Light Strings Commercial Grade Heavy Duty Medium Base Light String 14AWG, w/Plug, 48 Ft. Long 24" Spacing with Suspensor - Light Strings Commercial - Budget Lighting Inc.

I ordered this string + bulbs. I found a coupon somewhere online and I think that the it was <$100 for a 48' string.

[mirassou]

Re: 42&quot; build in Central Texas

Go to partylights.com That's where I ordered mine for the pavilion.

[mirassou]

Re: 42&quot; build in Central Texas

Sorry, clicked too fast...at the partylights.com site, you can buy a custom length if the 48' is too long or short. For the bulbs, I ordered them from amazon: 2x Novelty Lights, Inc. 11-S14-CL Commerical Grade S14 Replacement Bulbs, E27 Medium Base, Clear, 11 Watt, 25 Pack
Sold by Novelty Lights, Inc for 21.90

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42&quot; build in Central Texas

Garner, I have been planing on getting a string of lights like that. They are like the ones that I have seen Italy at outdoor cafes. Where did you find the materials to build your own? The few places that have ready made ones seem to want a lot of money for them.

Lowes.
It was really easy to make these and they have been very dependable so far. The Pieces went together very well. The benefit to making your own is that you can put the lights exactly where you want them and put as many as you want.

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42&quot; build in Central Texas

Havent been on here a while. Some "interesting" builds going on for sure. It dawned on me that I started mine exactly 1 year ago this week.
Havent used it as much as many of you do but have plans next week, I even have a culture brewing in the kitchen hoping it will boost my dough a tad.
A few dead Live Oaks means I have an abundance of wood so I build a rustic wood shed out of our dreaded Mountain Cedar. Bugs dont like it and it lasts forever, this should provide me some dry wood (if it ever rains again) for the WFO and the BBQ Pit. It was a challenge building something out of a material that wasnt square or uniform but we had fun. Cost about $50

[mirassou]

Re: 42&quot; build in Central Texas

I hadn't either Garner and I too, started mine one year ago tomorrow! I was explaining the oven to an employee yesterday and saw the dates on the pix. I started the firebricks on the oven itself early October and finished exactly one month later. We've been firing the oven every week or two since then. That's why until now there hadn't been much motivation to start work again on it lol.

[bobmurphy]

Re: 42&quot; build in Central Texas

I've been to busy to spend much time here lately. So this is kinda delayed ,but I want to thank everyone for the sources for the light strings.

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42&quot; build in Central Texas

Hello people of the WFO world! I finally got some more work done on my back porch area and it finally stopped raining, yes thats us you've been seeing on the news. Fortunately I built on high ground. We havent fired up the oven in a couple weeks but Im anxious to see how the additional 3' of chimney will perform that we had to add to get past the new roof. Cheers!

[GarnerAC]

Anyone done this VPN Training out in Los Angeles?
http://americas.pizzanapoletana.org/training.php

Ive got some Frequent Flier Miles to burn and have booked the 3 day class in January. Hope its worth it!

[RandyJ]

That looks interesting. You will have to let us know if it was a good time. I think that looks like a neat idea.

Randy

[UtahBeehiver]

I read through the outline as well as what it takes to become a "certified" VPN member and what restaurants in my area were VPN. Surprisingly, one of my fav. pizza places (other than my oven, LOL) was on the list. I was intrigue that VPN says they cook their pizzas in the 900 F range. I have never been successful at this high of temp range, Good luck and bring back and share what you learned.

[Tscarborough]

Wow that finished out nice, Doug! By the way, I finally got work sorted out and am ready for an install.

[GarnerAC]

Thanks guys. Not sure why Im not getting my notifications. Will report back after my trip to LA next week!

[GarnerAC]

I read through the outline as well as what it takes to become a "certified" VPN member and what restaurants in my area were VPN. Surprisingly, one of my fav. pizza places (other than my oven, LOL) was on the list. I was intrigue that VPN says they cook their pizzas in the 900 F range. I have never been successful at this high of temp range, Good luck and bring back and share what you learned.

Day one of training out here in Los Angeles in the books. Maybe the biggest thing I learned today after making about 60 doughballs and 20 pizzas is that low dome oven sure makes a big difference in how your pizzas cook and how they look. We made dough over and over by hand and in the mixer. It's really very simple and much less complicated than some of the methods I have read on here and elsewhere. We also made fresh mozzarella (Fiore di latte) and ricotta cheese. Jose is a great teacher and all the guys that run VPN Americas are a lot of fun! Seems really weird to be out here doing this but my wife gave me the gift certificate and I had frequent flyer miles! I'll post some photos and more details when I get back home

[RandyJ]

Sounds like you are haveing fun. I can't wait to hear the full report. So far sounds like it is worth the money.

Randy