Dave's Pics of Progress

[dusty]

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Congradulations Dave! Looks great to me. You say it is far from perfect, but I bet that attitude changes a bit when the pizzas and such come sliding out. We tend to be our own worst critic. Be proud!
I can't wait to be done. Fact is, this project seems to have consumed me. At this time last year, I salmon fished at least four days a week. Haven't even been out once yet. When I'm not out there working on it, I'm thinking about it. I NEED to be done.

P.S. Can't wait for the pizza party, but I don't think I'll be bringing the smoked salmon.
Dusty

[asudavew]

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Yeah... I'm usually hard on myself.

I wish it could of been a bit better, but I worked with what I had. I am sure it will cook wonderfully!

Thanks for the input. I appreciate it!

I love to fish too, I can't believe you aren't salmon fishing. I have always wanted to do that.
I usually chase schooling white bass when I can.
Fun stuff. Only a pound or two, but I've caught 50 in less than two hours on more than one occasion. Man, it's a blast when they are all hitting bait fish on the surface!

And yes the oven does become an obsession! But a fun one~!
Hard work I must admit, but very satisfying.

[Ken524]

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...but I worked with what I had.

Dave, you have done a phenomenal job working with what you have available.

I don't know if anyone else has noticed Dave's spreadsheet; it's worth a look. This guy built a stand and dome for under $650USD. I find that pretty remarkable. We won't include depreciation on your body due to the cuts and bruises .

Keep up the good work, your posts are inspiring people to build pizza ovens!

[asudavew]

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Dave, you have done a phenomenal job working with what you have available.

I don't know if anyone else has noticed Dave's spreadsheet; it's worth a look. This guy built a stand and dome for under $650USD. I find that pretty remarkable. We won't include depreciation on your body due to the cuts and bruises .

Keep up the good work, your posts are inspiring people to build pizza ovens!

Kind words Ken. I appreciate it!
Now get to work... Oh Yeah! that dang rain..has you on hold.. I feel your pain.. The wind has been blowing like hell here the last few days. No chance to work. It let up a bit today, but no time for the oven..My middle daughter has a choir show tonite.. The Fall Spooktacular


And as for the cuts, etc. as they say... no pain no gain... and the bruises.. dang near gone!


Have you figured out how to cut the next course?

[redbricknick]

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Damp forms buddy.. Damp forms. Nice repurposing.

[asudavew]

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I freaking ran out of bricks today, and can't get any until Moday.

I just needed about 5 more to complete the two outside arches and flue hole.

Sad day in dave land.

I'll post some pics tomorrow!

I just got a new camera, so hopefully the quality will be much better.

[Acoma]

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Bummer Dave. It will give you Sunday to plan the next phase.

[Frances]

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You have my sympathy...

I'm stuck for today as well, because I need to cut one brick to be able to do the archway... and we have a nasty noise-ophobic neighbour.

Frances

[sarah h]

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Gives me time to catch up, then??

Sarah

[asudavew]

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As promised here are some photos of the arch.

I was short 2 bricks to complete the arch.

And about 3 bricks to fill in the sides.


I built a form for the arch. I've also included some pics of it as well.
Bring on Monday(did i just say that), (yeah I did)... The brick store opens then.

[asudavew]

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Here is the start of the side walls for the outside arches.

[asudavew]

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Here is the building of the arch/flue form. And the form in place

[asudavew]

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And a couple of shots of the incomplete arches.

I'll take a few more today while it is light out and post them later

[asudavew]

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Ok...
Here are some shots of the unfinished arch..

[asudavew]

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One more for you picture junkies.