Acoma 42" Tuscan

[gjbingham]

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Good to hear. Time to start putting down some brick, huh?
I recommend taking a bucket of warm water out with you if you're working in the AM. Soak your hands and bricks in it to stay semi-warm.
G.

[Acoma]

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George, I am buying bricks tomorrow, just got the Refmix today, and should see the SuperIsol any day. I will not set up the area for efficiency. I will need to grid the hearth, and line the area for bricks, insulation. Once done, it is vertical (slow, steady, and minimal mistakes). My hearth is curing well.

[Acoma]

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Jim (JCG31), shot you an email, tell me what you think.

[Kemo]

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That stand looks really good. Nice, clean work. I'm looking forward to more updates.

[Acoma]

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Thanks Kemo. Hearth still curing well. I had 220 feet of 3/8in. rebarb. Lets say it will be very strong.
I picked up 150 bricks at .30 each. 50% being excellant condition, 25% being very good, and 25% being so-so. It will take some time and practice getting all cleaned up and ready. I will be picking up another 150 in about a month.
I need some of you thermocouple experts to tell me if this ebay thermocouple is good or not for the oven.
Long one:

Thermocouple (2) K 3/16"x6" w/8ft. lead - (eBay item 290187161679 end time Dec-02-07 12:40:08 PST)

[asudavew]

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I need some of you thermocouple experts to tell me if this ebay thermocouple is good or not for the oven.
Long one:

Thermocouple (2) K 3/16"x6" w/8ft. lead - (eBay item 290187161679 end time Dec-02-07 12:40:08 PST)

I hope so Acoma... because I bought these.

THERMOCOUPLE-1/4"X4"LONG PROBE TYPE J-BRAND NEW - (eBay item 330194375906 end time Dec-07-07 07:05:34 PST)

and this as a monitor

SUPCO DUAL PROBE DIGITAL THERMOMETER PT200 (SUPERHEAT) - (eBay item 140182174827 end time Nov-28-07 18:08:25 PST)

I'll let you know how well it all works.


I'm glad you got your bricks.

Post some pics of em.
I would like to see em.

Dave

[Acoma]

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Dave, you bought Type J not K. Not sure the negitives to J, just hearing everyone say Type K.

[wlively]

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K-type are much more available because of their wider use. More widely used because of a wider temp measurement window.

For those wanting to use thermocouples here is a good IR gun that can also be used as a meter to read K-type thermocouples.
Low Cost Infrared Thermometer with Adjustable Emissivity

[dusty]

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I'm glad you got your bricks.

Post some pics of em.

I saw them... He did good!

[Acoma]

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Wade, what about the thermocouples I linked? Are those solid choices for longevity?

[wlively]

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Wade, what about the thermocouples I linked? Are those solid choices for longevity?

The thermocouples you linked would be fine to use. They are grounded thermocouples, which means the bead junction is welded to the stainless steel sheath. Therefore, you need to keep in mind that the sheath is electrically part of the circuit. So to use these you will want to make sure to both thermally and electrically insulate the entire sheath. As long as you do that they will be OK.

Looks like you will need connectors, so if you choose the combo gun I posted you will need these connectors; SMP-K-M

Sorry it took so long, I was reading the PM and then had to finish making the kids their favorite homemade blueberry oatmeal.

[Acoma]

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Thanks Wade.

[Acoma]

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OK, I need to know how those of you cutting the floor bricks and insulation board are doing it? I am guessing you are using the wet saw to create the floor shape, but what about the insulation board? What is being used to cut it. To understand my question see the following:

[jcg31]

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Can't help you on the insulation board because I didn't use it, but on the floor, I layed out a herringbone pattern on a level surface, then drew the circle for the floor and rectangle for the entry way with permanent marker. Then cut the curves using a 10" wetsaw from HFTools. Cutting an outside curve is as easy as cutting a straight line close to the curve line (to prevent binding on the curved cut) and then making a second cut following the curve with the blade . On an inside curve such as the one where the entry way meets the circle of the dome, you need to mark the cut on both sides of the brick. Cut the first side flip over and cut the second, when you flip the brick after the first cut you understand why it is necessary to cut both sides, then clean up with hand grinder.


Jim

[Les]

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Robert,

Cutting the board is like cutting sawdust - no resistance whatsoever. I used a saws-all with a 10 in. wood blade. It is messy, and DO wear a mask.

Les...