Nathan's 36" SoCal WFO build

[valentin]

Re: Nathan's 36" SoCal WFO build

Why do you use bricks without trimming. The figure is one of the bricks for Pompeii oven which I designed for my friend. Joint thickness of not more than 3mm.

[n8huntsman]

Re: Nathan's 36" SoCal WFO build

Why do you use bricks without trimming. The figure is one of the bricks for Pompeii oven which
I designed for my friend. Joint thickness of not more than 3mm.

Short answer, because I was convinced in previous posts in this thread that it would be a waste of time. I do like the look of it though...

[n8huntsman]

Hearth forms are complete!

I ran out of daylight and didn’t get a final picture of the back curved area, but it is done and ready for concrete. I found a local company, Short Pour Concrete. They have a volumetric truck and mix on site. $185 for a half yard. No minimums, no standby time. This time next week, I may have a hearth poured.

[david s]

Re: Nathan's 36" SoCal WFO build

Have you checked with your local council about building so close to a boundary fence? In our country most councils require anything to be at least 1.5 m away from a boundary fence. In addition, because the fence is timber there are usually rules about how far any fire or flue can be away from anything combustible. In practice I don't think you'd have a problem, but a complaining neighbour may be able to use regulations or lack of compliance to mount a legal argument to prevent you using your oven.

Some aluminium checker plate screwed into the deck just in front of the oven is a good way to prevent coals burning your deck. No matter how careful you are you will drop some around the oven mouth sooner or later.

[deejayoh]

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Have you checked with your local council about building so close to a boundary fence? In our country most councils require anything to be at least 1.5 m away from a boundary fence.

That's a good point. I know here it's 5 feet for a permanent structure. There have been builders here that have not been able to use their ovens or forced to move them. Better to know now.

[n8huntsman]

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I assume that even though I'm doing two separate pours I should make the rebar continuous as shown, correct?

[Greenman]

Re: Nathan's 36" SoCal WFO build

It would be best if they tie into each other. Whether you do that by bending the bar to make it continuous or leave a section of bar exposed above the first pour to tie the bar to for the second pour to.

Your planning is impressive. If you apply the same attention to detail with the build it will be a beauty. Look forward to following your progress.

[n8huntsman]

Rebar is in, ready for concrete

Those rebar pieces sticking out the front are really going to get in the way wile I build the oven! I gotta pick up the little orange rebar caps so I don’t impale myself. I’m shooting to have a mix on site truck come on Saturday to mix up a 1/2 yard of 2,500 psi concrete for the 5 1/2″ thick hearth. I’ll be trying out my concrete skills for the first time. If it comes out well, I think I will pour the countertops in the bar myself which will save a lot of money.

[Greenman]

Re: Nathan's 36" SoCal WFO build

I might be missing something or not seeing something but how are you going to remove the formwork at the front when you have poured?

[n8huntsman]

Re: Nathan's 36" SoCal WFO build

If you are talking about the one in the front with the rebar protruding through it, after I drilled the holes for the rebar I took my sawzall and cut it down almost all the way to the bottom so that after the concrete is hard I can knock out the remaining piece and lift the form straight up.

[Greenman]

Re: Nathan's 36" SoCal WFO build

I knew that you would have it under control. Just had to ask the question though.
I hope your pour goes well.

[n8huntsman]

First time finishing concrete - Pizza Oven Hearth slab is poured

I finished the hearth slab on Saturday. It came out okay. A little rough around the edges but considering none of it will show, it was more for practice and to see if I can handle a bigger job like concrete countertops.

[Gulf]

Re: First time finishing concrete - Pizza Oven Hearth slab is poured

I finished the hearth slab on Saturday. It came out okay. A little rough around the edges but considering none of it will show, it was more for practice and to see if I can handle a bigger job like concrete countertops.

Nathan,

From the looks of your formwork on the oven hearth, and especially, your stand: You will do just fine!.

Your research, and your attention to detail, will get you to what you want to achieve .

I'm very much looking forward, to following your build.

Joe

[texman]

Re: Nathan's 36" SoCal WFO build

nathan

Very nice. If you are half as good at building as you are at designing, you will have a masterpiece. Nice overall project that you will enjoy.

FWIW-start cutting brick and get started building the oven and adapt as necessary. Be reasonable on all the goodies, you will see once you start building the oven what i mean. The cast transitions, four heatbreaks, stainless landings, and granite counters are great. But the oven is very functional using quality firebrick and home-brew and your craftsmanship will make it beautiful even with out all the extras. But really-make it yours. Just saying after having done this that a lot of the extras that i added have been forgotten(by me even) and don't noticably change the oven performance. Get tight and uniform joints and keep that stagger is the main goal. If you really enjoy cutting bricks, go for the four side like John. Also, the heartbreaks do help, but i think the extra insulation and good door are more important. Again, all this is FWIW

I would say my kitchen came out about 90% as designed and the rest make it fit.

Texman

[n8huntsman]

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Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I have to make up for my lack of skill by planning and drawing.
I found a company in SanDiego (or LA if it's closer), Bay Insulation, that has 3" Thermo-12 Gold for $6.55 per sq. ft. The sales guy coincidently lives by mean and offered to drop it off free of charge. Can't beat that! This Saturday will be 7 days on the hearth. Soon enough to start laying brick? Maybe get the insulation cut and in place Saturday and lay the floor Sunday?
Next step.... figuring out what mortar to use. I haven't even begun to research that but I know there is a wealth of info about it on this site.