36+ Pompeii in St. Louis

[merk]

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On Saturday morning I picked up the first load of fire brick from Kirkwood Material in STL. They are Alsey medium duty. Plus 2 bags of Flue Set.

I spent most of the day finishing the pavers in the oven base so I can say that the patio is finally 100% complete.

Sunday was more nasty winter in St. Louis so I didn't get much done. I just laid out the oven floor in my garage and I'm now in the process of figuring out cuts and landing size/angle etc. I find myself using Pizza Bob's build for most of my inspiration

[merk]

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Tried to change thread title because the oven will officially be 42"

[merk]

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We thawed out and the patio was finished today!

Last week I bought the fiber board from HiTemp in Fenton, MO. This week I am picking up the initial load of firebrick and mortar. Alsey Flue-Set seems to be all I can get so I'm going with that unless someone convinces me otherwise. A bit lazy to do the DIY mix method.

Today was 80 degrees. Tonight is storms and snow. I might might start on the dome Saturday though.

[kanoer54]

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Looking good. Lots of brick cutting ahead. With the today' snow, i suppose you will be in a holding pattern until a thaw. Keep posting pics.

[merk]

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You've got a beautiful project going-very well done.

Thanks! I hope the rest of it looks as nice

[CV_Oven]

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You've got a beautiful project going-very well done.

[bobmurphy]

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Your patio looks very nice. I see the cutting of a lot pavers in your future. That will be good practice for your fire brick cutting.

[merk]

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No action on the oven. The patio project has been the priority lately and we are rushing to beat the first winter storm in St. Louis which should arrive in the next 24 hours or so.

It took me forever to pick out pavers. In the end, herringbone pattern with holland stone won out. Wanted it to match the oven floor a bit

[Gulf]

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Hearth slab is finished. Now we focus on the patio. There won't be much progress on the oven for a while.

Like Bob, I think that you have more patience than me .

I'm not sure about your particular layout. But, the oven construction, from here to finish, can still be a little messy. Completing the oven first, may keep you from having to cover that pretty patio floor in order to finish it. Also, you can be enjoying some of the great treats from her while the "less important" stuff gets done .

[bobmurphy]

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Very nice looking foundation and hearth slab. You have more self control than me. I also have a patio planned, but the oven construction is the priority. I can't wait to start cooking! The rest of the project will come along later.

[merk]

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Hearth slab is finished. Now we focus on the patio. There won't be much progress on the oven for a while.

[bobmurphy]

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Must be nice to have a cement contractor for a neighbor.

[merk]

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Merk
Stand looks great. What size and style oven are you going to build?

Hi Chris

Thanks. Planning on igloo style I think. The hearth width comes to 62.5" so I'm going to build the biggest oven i can fit on that.

M

[hodgey1]

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Merk
Stand looks great. What size and style oven are you going to build?

[merk]

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The guys poured the hearth and patio curb today