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  • #16
    Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

    Hey Guys,
    I made some progress this weekend. We poured our slab and it all turned out just great. I will post pics on that later.

    For today, I finished my Indispensable Tool. Here are some pics.

    I followed all of the suggestions out there and then formulated what you see in the photos.
    It was pretty easy other than the one weld. I had a buddy weld on the bolt that was ultimately attached to the 45 degree steel angle.

    It looks like I am ready.

    Time for Block this weekend..
    D
    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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    • #17
      Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

      Let's try the picture upload from my iPad.
      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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      • #18
        Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

        Pic Number 2
        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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        • #19
          Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

          Pic 3 - Holding a Brick
          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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          • #20
            Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

            Ok well here are the latest pics. The pour is done. We had a great time getting it all formed up and poured. For my two friends who suggested that we cut the stakes down....my brother with the experience wanted me to leave em. That he would work around them.

            Which he did. He leaned on them a lot as well. So I guess it worked out.

            See the pics.
            I am the one in the red shirt, Standing with my brother who helped me make this part of the project a total success.

            There is a design in the entry area in the middle which is why the concrete looks different. The area that will be covered is broomed

            Time to lay Block this weekend.
            Last edited by Novaslo; 04-08-2014, 11:00 PM.
            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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            • #21
              Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

              Started my block build today. 8000 Lbs of block. Now I know why my slab needed to be 5.5 to 6 inches thick!! I had know Idea that the block and concrete would be that heavy.

              I Unloaded the block on Saturday and dealt with 15 onlookers and visitors with all kinds of opinions haha. We had fun. worked our tails off getting it all unloaded etc.

              On Sunday morning (today), I went to work. At the end of the day, it was almost done.
              I am 1 week ahead of schedule. Time to start building forms etc. I have some stuff to finish but otherwise we are in good shape.

              Moving to this kind of block for my stand made things really easy. However, It was a LONG day of cutting block and stacking etc.

              Progress.....
              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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              • #22
                Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

                Ok after a long day on the Wet Saw, I completed my stand.
                I installed a 4in Angle Iron and spent the day cutting block to fit. It is all done and glued down. Take a look.
                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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                • #23
                  Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

                  Wow, what you did in a couple days took me a couple weeks. Nice quality work, except for the choice of beer. LOL. Looking forward to following your build.
                  Russell
                  Google Photo Album [https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...JneXVXc3hVNHd3/]

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                  • #24
                    Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

                    I meant to upload a shot that shows the Angle Iron. It took me most of the day to cut the block to have it fit and sit on the Angle iron.

                    I guess I could have gone with a smaller piece, however, I didn't want it to show in the front.
                    One thing I learned, the block is forgiving. You can cut it and chip it and shape it all kinds of ways.

                    After a while you gain confidence working with it. Getting it all cut on a 10in tile saw was a bit rough. Many cuts were probably a bit dangerous based on how I had to hold the block. I took my time and triple checked my safety each time.

                    My Harbor Freight saw is my new friend.
                    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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                    • #25
                      Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

                      These blocks look great. You are off to a great start.
                      dvm

                      My road to pizza is documented here:
                      http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f21/...ome-17755.html
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                      • #26
                        Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

                        Those blocks make a nice job, certainly a step (or two) up from the standard blocks. You are right to triple check safety, it only takes a split second for those high speed blades to do some damage. I did a bit of work in a sawmill with large open saws and can still count to ten, unlike many other mill men.

                        Look forward to following your progress from this great start.
                        Cheers ......... Steve

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                        • #27
                          Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

                          Looking great!, I really like your blocks and layout. I look forward to following your build, as I have just started mine as well.

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                          • #28
                            Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

                            Originally posted by Novaslo View Post
                            I meant to upload a shot that shows the Angle Iron. It took me most of the day to cut the block to have it fit and sit on the Angle iron.

                            I guess I could have gone with a smaller piece, however, I didn't want it to show in the front.
                            One thing I learned, the block is forgiving. You can cut it and chip it and shape it all kinds of ways.

                            After a while you gain confidence working with it. Getting it all cut on a 10in tile saw was a bit rough. Many cuts were probably a bit dangerous based on how I had to hold the block. I took my time and triple checked my safety each time.

                            My Harbor Freight saw is my new friend.
                            You cut the block on a tile saw?
                            Old World Stone & Garden

                            Current WFO build - Dry Stone Base & Gothic Vault

                            When we build, let us think that we build for ever.
                            John Ruskin

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                            • #29
                              Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

                              Yes on the tile saw.
                              It is regular concrete block, so that isn't the issue. The problem was it was a 6 in block and using a 10in saw was a problem. So I had to chip out what I couldn't cut.

                              I had to raise the saw to get to it, that was the tricky part.

                              Good news is, it is done and I won't have to do that again.
                              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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                              • #30
                                Re: 42" Pompeii in Paso Robles Ca.

                                It's moot now, but relief cutting with a grinder would have saved a lot of extra work.
                                Old World Stone & Garden

                                Current WFO build - Dry Stone Base & Gothic Vault

                                When we build, let us think that we build for ever.
                                John Ruskin

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