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  • #31
    Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

    ok, so today I redid my IT and made it adjustable. Nothing fancy, just a piece of wood that glides, fastened by a butterfly nut.
    I also completed the first layer of tapered bricks. What a joy to cut bricks.
    I also made the entrance wall.
    For my next step, I am not exactly sure if I should do the arch first or run another layer of bricks on the dome.
    So far I am happy with the progress.
    I am not looking for a master piece, but something functional that will bake nicely and not collapse for a few years.
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/yannic...7644224444113/

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    • #32
      Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

      Here is a little update of my oven.
      Today I started on the 5th layer. The angle is about 45 degrees.
      I am figuring out the dome to arch as I go.
      https://www.flickr.com/photos/yannic...7644224444113/

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      • #33
        Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

        Making nice progress there, Yannick. Can you smell the pizza yet?
        My Build:
        http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/s...ina-20363.html

        "Believe that you can and you're halfway there".

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        • #34
          Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

          oh man, I can't wait to fire up this baby.
          https://www.flickr.com/photos/yannic...7644224444113/

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          • #35
            Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

            Here is a little update on my project.
            I'm getting close to closing the dome. It's exciting.
            I'm using scrap bricks to do the 11th course since they are narrower.
            Not sure if I will fit through the arch to clean up the inside of the dome...
            Flue wize, I will use clay ones.
            Any size recommendation? I can find 8x8 (outside), 8x12, and I think 12x12 or 13x13.
            https://www.flickr.com/photos/yannic...7644224444113/

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            • #36
              Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

              I bought an 8x12 clay flue. I needed it for measurement and planning purposes.
              Today I had to remove my IT. I wanted to place a gym ball in the oven to help with the last bricks but my ball has holes in it. So I went to plan B, using a car jack and basketball. I'm super excited.
              Once I place the last brick on the dome I will redo my arch form to take in consideration the wider opening of the front.
              https://www.flickr.com/photos/yannic...7644224444113/

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              • #37
                Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

                Here is my little update.
                I finally plugged the dome friday night! That was such a great sense of accomplishment.
                For the plug, I had to cut a brick in half and cement the 2 halves to each other to get the proper width.
                The Heat Stop held during the cutting. Good sign.
                Today I redid my arch form to accommodate the wider entry size.
                For the chimney funnel, I think I will go with with a 35 degree angle. (picture 5)

                I traced the outline on the arch, does that look about right?
                https://www.flickr.com/photos/yannic...7644224444113/

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                • #38
                  Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

                  Congratulations on closing the dome! Looks great.

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                  • #39
                    Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

                    Thanks Hubert. Yours looks better but I take the compliment.
                    https://www.flickr.com/photos/yannic...7644224444113/

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                    • #40
                      Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

                      Kudos on plugging the dome.
                      Russell
                      Google Photo Album [https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...JneXVXc3hVNHd3/]

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                      • #41
                        Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

                        Thanks UtahBeehiver
                        https://www.flickr.com/photos/yannic...7644224444113/

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                        • #42
                          Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

                          Great job! Pretty soon you'll be crankin' out some pizzas!! Congrats.
                          My Build:
                          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/s...ina-20363.html

                          "Believe that you can and you're halfway there".

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                          • #43
                            Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

                            Today I received 3 boxes of ceramic blanket from DS Industries. I paid $192 with shipping.
                            Got my pizza peel and brush/scraper yesterday with a couple of olive oil pourers.
                            Things are coming together.
                            Just need for the rain to stop so I can continue the front arch!
                            Pizza dough is in proofing in the refrigerator for this weekend (on the grill, not the brick oven yet)
                            https://www.flickr.com/photos/yannic...7644224444113/

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                            • #44
                              Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

                              Here is a little update.
                              I finished the front arch and started the base for the ceramic flue.
                              I had 2 lamps in the oven for about 3 weeks now. I think most of the moisture is out of the dome by now. What do you think?
                              https://www.flickr.com/photos/yannic...7644224444113/

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                              • #45
                                Re: 42" Pompeii oven in Gloucester, Virginia.

                                What temps were you seeing, maybe 150-160 F??. Next step try some charcoal a couple times, that will get you to abt 250 and it is an even temp, no wild swings like a wood fire would do, then small fires. Good luck.
                                Russell
                                Google Photo Album [https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...JneXVXc3hVNHd3/]

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