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  • #61
    Re: 40" corner build in central TX

    Should I do both coats with marble, or just the brown coat? I'm going to need 3.5cu ft if I need to do both. Do you stock it at MPI? I have one guy I can check with here for marble, but it's a long shot.
    Time flies like an arrow; Fruit Flies like a banana.

    My oven (thus far): http://www.tinyurl.com/ogorirsoven

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    • #62
      Re: 40" corner build in central TX

      My lead in town panned out for once. My co-workers neighbor does pools, but they sub out all the gunnite to an outfit in dallas. He happens to have 2 pallets of marble dust left over. I'm getting at least 4 bags, maybe more, for 2 handles of Jim Beam. My co-worker is possibly the most skilled haggler I've ever met, I might wind up with more.

      hopefully it will warm up again towards the end of next week and I can insulate and stucco the dome.
      Time flies like an arrow; Fruit Flies like a banana.

      My oven (thus far): http://www.tinyurl.com/ogorirsoven

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      • #63
        Re: 40" corner build in central TX

        Originally posted by ogorir View Post
        hopefully it will warm up again towards the end of next week and I can insulate and stucco the dome.
        I dont know how I missed your build thread but WELL DONE! Im with you on the COLD, maybe we can both get something done with this weekends warmup in CEN-TEX!
        My build documentary page:
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        • #64
          Re: 40" corner build in central TX

          Originally posted by GarnerAC View Post
          maybe we can both get something done with this weekends warmup in CEN-TEX!
          I wish! If I'm on my A game through Sunday, I'll be able to get the dome blanketed, insulated, and stuccoed next week.
          Unfortunately, that means in the attic: finishing the radiant barrier, building a new platform around the attic stairs, sealing penetrations, re-doing the upstairs furnace chimney that's currently venting into the attic, blowing in 13" of cellulose; in the garage: replacing the blend door assy and actuators on my neighbors grand cherokee, replacing the ball joints, drivers side CV, and power steering pump on my wife's car.

          We'll see.

          I did get 5 bags of marble dust, so I'm good to go for the stucco. I just need to shell out $18 for a 70 lb(!) bag of white cement. That is made in Waco(!). Kind of like how I can't find hydrated lime in Waco, yet there's a lime plant 5 miles north of town. I swear that finding materials has been the hardest thing about the project by a wide margin.

          I've been lazy about posting pics, I'll get on that when I'm not trying to run in 5 directions at the same time.
          Time flies like an arrow; Fruit Flies like a banana.

          My oven (thus far): http://www.tinyurl.com/ogorirsoven

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          • #65
            Re: 40" corner build in central TX

            The lime plant in Clifton is bulk only, so if you need a truckload they can help you out. Their bag plant is in New Braunfels. $18.00 a bag is steep for white around here.

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            • #66
              Re: 40" corner build in central TX

              I was referring to the plant in lacy-lakeview. It's possible it doesn't exist anymore, though, because I got that info from my co-worker who grew up there. It still just surprises me that it's that difficult to find.

              I'm going to check around on the cement, but it's $18 at the box stores, which is crazy. I know darden stocks it, but I haven't priced it there yet.
              Time flies like an arrow; Fruit Flies like a banana.

              My oven (thus far): http://www.tinyurl.com/ogorirsoven

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              • #67
                Re: 40" corner build in central TX

                I just stopped at darden while I was out at the welding supply, 11.25/ bag for the same Lehigh white cement. 16.80 for white Portland. I bought 2 bags of cement, one Portland, and I got a freebie bag of white cement that fell off the pallet and broke open. I'm looking forward to next week
                Time flies like an arrow; Fruit Flies like a banana.

                My oven (thus far): http://www.tinyurl.com/ogorirsoven

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                • #68
                  Re: 40" corner build in central TX

                  It's been a while... I just recently got back on finishing the oven. Since winter has broken, I've been busy using the oven

                  I got the hearth extension poured and decorative arch done this weekend. trying to get the first couple courses of chimney casing done so I can start the stucco/perlcrete.

                  I had a hell of a time trying to stick perlcrete to the blanket, so I'm going to build up a few inches of stucco, then backfill with perlcrete, at least until I get halfway up the dome. It should be easier up there.
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                  Time flies like an arrow; Fruit Flies like a banana.

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                  • #69
                    Re: 40" corner build in central TX

                    Superb looking front arch. Gotta love Stone and Brick together.
                    My build documentary page:
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                    • #70
                      Re: 40" corner build in central TX

                      Thanks! It was a last minute addition. I purchased 12 common 3-core red brick from lowes while I was laying the oven out initially and they fit the opening space better than the king-size brick I built the rest with, so I decided to use them for the deco arch. I couldn't figure out how to make a decent looking keystone with the brick, though. I needed a few more bricks, so I went to lowes and bought a few more (at $0.73/ brick :/ ) and checked over in the outdoor gardening area and sure enough there was ONE nice yellow piece of Austin stone. That stuff cuts and chips beautifully, I see why everyone uses it around here.
                      Time flies like an arrow; Fruit Flies like a banana.

                      My oven (thus far): http://www.tinyurl.com/ogorirsoven

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                      • #71
                        Re: 40" corner build in central TX

                        I was just thinking... should I use homebrew for the first few courses of chimney brick? It is sitting directly on the flue arch, so it's going to get fairly hot.

                        I've only got a few chimney bricks set, not the end of the world if they need to come back out.
                        Time flies like an arrow; Fruit Flies like a banana.

                        My oven (thus far): http://www.tinyurl.com/ogorirsoven

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                        • #72
                          Re: 40" corner build in central TX

                          Originally posted by ogorir View Post
                          I was just thinking... should I use homebrew for the first few courses of chimney brick? It is sitting directly on the flue arch, so it's going to get fairly hot.

                          I've only got a few chimney bricks set, not the end of the world if they need to come back out.
                          I used the homebrew for my entire chimney stack, why not?

                          Your build is looking good, have you started cooking in it yet?
                          Thanks, Eric

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                          • #73
                            Re: 40" corner build in central TX

                            I've been using type-s quikcrete profinish premix mortar for the decorative stuff and I like the way it works.

                            Based on 25psf wind load(roughly 100 mph), it doesn't really matter what I use, the load is almost negligible (125 lbs).
                            Time flies like an arrow; Fruit Flies like a banana.

                            My oven (thus far): http://www.tinyurl.com/ogorirsoven

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                            • #74
                              Re: 40" corner build in central TX

                              Chimney case is done, more or less. It's a bit rustic, but a learned a lot about keeping everything true by the 6th course (doh).

                              I'm going to try to fill in a row of bricks behind the corbel if the rain will let up tomorrow and do the mortar cap. In hind sight, I think I went a course too tall, as my flue is only about 3 inches proud of the top course of brick.

                              I'm going to fab a stainless flashing/cap/spark arrestor/air director to sit on top, just need to locate some stainless. I was originally going to do copper, but I can't really justify the expense.

                              I guess I need to stop procrastinating about covering the dome, that's about all that's left

                              (yes, I know, terrible picture quality. iPhone doesn't do so hot in the dark)
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                              Time flies like an arrow; Fruit Flies like a banana.

                              My oven (thus far): http://www.tinyurl.com/ogorirsoven

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                              • #75
                                Re: 40" corner build in central TX

                                Wow that looks great....Crazy to think how much weight it is holding. Nice Job...
                                Darin I often cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food... WC Fields Link to my build http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/4...-ca-20497.html My Picasa Pics https://picasaweb.google.com/1121076...eat=directlink

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