Dave's Pics of Progress

[dusty]

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Dave,
I just saw your fun pics and, the arch looks great and everything, but it's funny....I could only think of one thing. "Dave ! Get down from there! And don't use that plastic chair either."

Have you decided on what chimney to use?

dusty

[asudavew]

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Dave,
I just saw your fun pics and, the arch looks great and everything, but it's funny....I could only think of one thing. "Dave ! Get down from there! And don't use that plastic chair either."

That's funny Dusty! Actually, I've spent many hours climbing around that thing! That was probably the safest time I spent on the hearth!
And don't worry, the green chair is sitting in my alley. The garbage men don't seem to want to take it.... Even though it has a big hole in the seat!

Have you decided on what chimney to use? dusty

I'm going with a metal vent, and a double-walled stainless chimney. I am keeping the dome shape and will cover the chimney and vent with perlcrete so that it will be insulated and match the rest....at least that's the plan for now!

[asudavew]

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Call me crazy...

But I couldn't resist.

I pulled the arch forms....

And it worked just fine!
Two days after completion.
But I did something different this time, so that I wouldn't break it like the last arch.

Instead of building a "tight" form, I built the form so that I could place bricks under each corner.

That way, I could remove each brick and lower the form, and then pull it out easily.

The technique allowed me to keep from putting any stress from friction on the arches while removing the form.

Here's some pics!

[asudavew]

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I finally got around to taking some pictures of the inside of the dome.

Here are a few shots of it.

It came out pretty good, me thinks.

[asudavew]

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And several photos for Sarah.

[wlively]

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Congrats Dave! First fire is a BIG moment!

Amazing how much heat that small fire puts out when its contained in the oven isn't it.

[Frances]

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Wow Dave, COOOOOL!!! I like those arches. The inside of the dome looks really good, too. And the fire ... wow!!!

[asudavew]

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thanks you gals/guys

[Acoma]

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Dave, congrat's on the fire. It will be sad to see the quantity of posts go down now that you are completing your dome Well, I think we will find you in the foods threads with that oven being tested frequently

[asudavew]

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Dave, congrat's on the fire. It will be sad to see the quantity of posts go down now that you are completing your dome Well, I think we will find you in the foods threads with that oven being tested frequently

Thanks Acoma!

I'm sure I will be quite busy in the food section!

[sarah h]

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Dave - FAAAANTASTIC! Be proud!!
Love the fire pics. That's my goal & I'm getting closer (slowly).

Are you going to start on the finish work soon or take a breather? Either way, at least you can start to enjoy your oven.

I'll be watching for the next chapter to unfold ...

Sarah

[asudavew]

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Dave - FAAAANTASTIC! Be proud!!


Are you going to start on the finish work soon or take a breather? Either way, at least you can start to enjoy your oven.

Sarah

Thanks a bunch Sarah.

I think a breather for me.

I've got other projects I've put off around the house.
And Turkey day is coming fast!

Keep going girl!

You are doing great!~

[Ken524]

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WOW! Super vent, dome looks great and a fire already!!
I'm huffing and puffing to catch up!

[Kemo]

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way to go Dave! I tried to remove my arch form on Tuesday and it was a super tight fit...while I was trying to remove it I noticed a brick had come loose from the mortar. I ripped the whole arch out and Im starting over. This time, Ill use a shim of sorts to slightly lift the form before mortaring it all in place. So what is the first pizza gonna be? Cheeze only? Pepperoni?

[asudavew]

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way to go Dave! I tried to remove my arch form on Tuesday and it was a super tight fit...while I was trying to remove it I noticed a brick had come loose from the mortar. I ripped the whole arch out and Im starting over. This time, Ill use a shim of sorts to slightly lift the form before mortaring it all in place. So what is the first pizza gonna be? Cheeze only? Pepperoni?

Homemade Italian sausage and mushrooms

my fav!

I feel your pain about the arch.
A couple shims that pull out easily should help ya there.

The sad part was that I liked my first arch better! So make sure you like your second arch better than your first!