42" build in Central Texas

[stonecutter]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

What you are proposing will not compromise the arch integrity at all. Grind away.

[stonecutter]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

Have you tried a lit roll of twisted newspaper in the throat opening before you light your kindling? That metal transition and flue will heat up fast and it may be all you need to stop the blow-by.

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

Have you tried a lit roll of twisted newspaper in the throat opening before you light your kindling? That metal transition and flue will heat up fast and it may be all you need to stop the blow-by.

Well, no I havent tried it since I installed the 8" extension/flashing. The Cap has a spark arrestor screen and seems to drag my airflow down. I think I'll grind it anyway.

[stonecutter]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

I would grind it too, that throat looks small for a 42"...it certainly won't hurt anything. Try the flue preheat too, you might be surprised

[Gulf]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

I would grind it too, that throat looks small for a 42"...it certainly won't hurt anything. Try the flue preheat too, you might be surprised

Garner,
The preheat works! I've seen it work many times over the years in fireplaces. In more recent years, my oven. Masonry chimneys can cool down over a few days. In the south, where we live, it is not uncommon to have temps in the 30's at night and 70's by afternoon. The masonry inside your chimney wont warm up as fast as the ambient air. The cooler air inside your chimney will naturally fall out of the entrance of your oven. That is the reverse of what you want. I would do as Stonecutter advises before breaking out the grinder. Preheating cures a lot of problems

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

Garner,
The preheat works! I've seen it work many times over the years in fireplaces. In more recent years, my oven. Masonry chimneys can cool down over a few days. In the south, where we live, it is not uncommon to have temps in the 30's at night and 70's by afternoon. The masonry inside your chimney wont warm up as fast as the ambient air. The cooler air inside your chimney will naturally fall out of the entrance of your oven. That is the reverse of what you want. I would do as Stonecutter advises before breaking out the grinder. Preheating cures a lot of problems

Yeah, I recall you telling me this before Gulf and I think I just forgot to do it. Ive only fired it 4 times beleive it or not... I did however break out the grinder today. I gave it a little taper on either side. I made a dumb mistake while doing it, not realizing exactly where ALL of my blade was at all times. Trying to cut square with a round wheel, I dug into my reveal a bit . I can fix it but Im very irritated!

[kbartman]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

Trying to cut square with a round wheel, I dug into my reveal a bit .......... I can fix it but Im very irritated!

You build has turned out to be another one of the superb builds on the FB, It deserves a mention on the treasure trove list. The tapers should help with your draft, once it all black with smoke, no one will ever notice the mistake except you. They will only notice the ones we point out.

I use a charcoal chimney starter set in the vent area which heats up the flue well. After the charcoal or wood is going good, I pour them on the oven floor and add wood. Works good, although on windy days I have had some smoke coming out of the front till the fire got going good. I guess this is down side of going with a larger flue (I have a 9" X 18 " flue opening). I've only seen a few build that lack smoke stains. The perfect flue design still eludes most of us.

I'm sure we will enjoy many year of fun and enjoyment, smoke stains or not.

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

You build has turned out to be another one of the superb builds on the FB, It deserves a mention on the treasure trove list. The tapers should help with your draft, once it all black with smoke, no one will ever notice the mistake except you. They will only notice the ones we point out.

I use a charcoal chimney starter set in the vent area which heats up the flue well. After the charcoal or wood is going good, I pour them on the oven floor and add wood. Works good, although on windy days I have had some smoke coming out of the front till the fire got going good. I guess this is down side of going with a larger flue (I have a 9" X 18 " flue opening). I've only seen a few build that lack smoke stains. The perfect flue design still eludes most of us.

I'm sure we will enjoy many year of fun and enjoyment, smoke stains or not.

Thanks KB, That makes me feel better

[cobblerdave]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

G'day
Recon you only feel bad because it looks raw. A bit of smoke staining will soften that up and you'll never know
Regards dave

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

G'day
Recon you only feel bad because it looks raw. A bit of smoke staining will soften that up and you'll never know
Regards dave

Thanks Mate!

[UtahBeehiver]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

Kind of like getting the first door ding on a new car. Like Dave says, soot will soften the look, it just looks worst with the contrast right now. Pizza and food will taste the same.

[stonecutter]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

I don't know, that entryway is all butchered up after that grinder fell out of your hands. Better break out the sledge and have at it.


I wonder what kind of dreams you will have now?

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

I don't know, that entryway is all butchered up after that grinder fell out of your hands. Better break out the sledge and have at it.


I wonder what kind of dreams you will have now?

Ha, I was just reading thru my whole thread (while watching Forrest Gump) recalling all of the great comments, advice, humor, and psychology....

My only concern is that "door ding" is right where my door will seal against the reveal. Thinking I'll mix up a Tablespoon of Heat Stop with some tiny firebrick pieces in it and try to regain the original form. Its my nature to want to "fix" it!

Tom, if you read this, our 16th annual Crawfish Boil, May 3rd 11AM. bring the Fam!

[cobblerdave]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

G'day
My first carved ACC door I made to perfect and once the door got hot it expanded and jammed in the revile. Easy, just wait until it cools I thought. Hours later I put some pressure on the handles and the door shot out of the revel like a champagne cork. The pressure had built up behind with the heat.
Sometimes a perfect seal is not a desirable thing. A little leak is not going to be a great heat loser for you.
Regards dave

[Novaslo]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

I don't think I am qualified to give advice yet.....but give it a month and fix it if you still want to. I have a very large patio that is Stamped Concrete. It is beautiful. Imagine 3 cement trucks coming to your house - full of cement. It's 30 yards. I was very crazy about how it looked and not messing it up. It was all sealed and pretty.

Now, I love it with all it's imperfections and age. I learned to appreciate the way it looks after it ages etc.

But if your door doesn't work properly, only you can decide what to do.
Good luck.