Acoma 42" Tuscan

[Acoma]

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I just finished the third row, right side arch wall. I plan to wait a couple days then get the left side built. I will be doing the forth row of each side carefully, since I have to cut into the bricks on the forth row to allow the arch to be built. I originally believed I would do the wall and two courses of dome by end of this Sunday, but I started thinking that the Arch completed should be first, then to start building the dome up. Doing the arch wall is such a delicate matter, I took longer than I originally thought on it. (JC) Jim, seeing how you and I are going to be very similar in arch design, did you feel the same or did you fly through that part? Well, I have poured over the domes built and have come to feel that Les's full bricks with tapered corners on them was the look I wish to do. I like Ken's dome look, but the full brick inside by Les really got my vote. The oven may end up looking only ok, functioning ok, but I am doing my best.

[jcg31]

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(JC) Jim, seeing how you and I are going to be very similar in arch design, did you feel the same or did you fly through that part? Well, I have poured over the domes built and have come to feel that Les's full bricks with tapered corners on them was the look I wish to do. I like Ken's dome look, but the full brick inside by Les really got my vote. The oven may end up looking only ok, functioning ok, but I am doing my best.

Fly through wouldn't be how I would characterize it. Although the constuction of the arch was pretty easy. The cuts took no time at all. Making sure those cuts were correct took a bit of time. I used the compass attachment to cut the back of the arch to conform to the dome. See pic on original posting for the guide. toolhttp://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f28/...heme-2985.html

The real time came when I was tying each coarse of the dome into the arch, which took a great deal of measuring, cutting too big and then trimming back until I got the fit I was after. One Item that I found useful is taking left over pieces of the insulation board that I used for the arch form, I used them as prototypes for the correct shape and then transferred to brick, still with that it took a lot of back and forth. It was a great relief when I was able to make a complete 360 with a course, the dome was done quickly after that point.

You are making great progress. Has your family seen you for the holidays?

Jim

[Acoma]

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Jim, I sneak out for 2-3 hours each day. I am regulated by the weather and heat. The part that is killing me is that when I have to due cuts, I have to open the tent and let the COLD are in, then use the wet saw out in the cold air, rush inside and due further measurements, cuts, etc. This inside and outside tent activity is a process of its own. I am taking tomorrow off, then I will finish the left wall Friday. I am working on the arch template during the evenings right now, believing that the timing for the arch will coinside with template. If so, I really want this arch done by end of weekend. Then next year I will start dome work.

[asudavew]

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I am taking tomorrow off, then I will finish the left wall Friday.

Something about building WFOs... sure grabs a bit of vacation time!

Great job so far.

I would love to see some new pics.

Happy New Year!

Dave

[Acoma]

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Dave, I will have a photo once the left wall is erected. Also, once the arch is up I will have a photo for that. From there it is all DOME.
Acoma.

[Acoma]

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Well, with the tight quarters I did my best to provide some progress. I have three of the four rows of arch wall complete. The forth will take cutting to allow for the arch. I have not been able to get the arch template done yet, not with the girls saying "Dad, do we have to stay home today?". So, as you can see, some delays are worth it.

[dusty]

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Acoma, I was thinking of you today. I finished my front arch so now I am all though with fire bricks. Done. Finished. I need a total of ZERO more! Not a speck more yellow dust will contaminate my saw tub.
I started with 257, but used 50 on those arches that go into my storage area. I bought 33 more the day you were here. So...257-50+33=240 bricks to use for my dome. Guess how many I have left...2!
I was thrifty with them, wasted hardly any, And used 238 total.
There towards the end, I was getting worried, but it worked out almost perfect.

Keep up the good work.

dusty

[sarah h]

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Wow, so the fun has begun! I really like your cut-away entry bricks - wish I'd thought of that!

Sarah

[RTflorida]

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I'm with Sarah, I REALLY like that flaired entry. Great idea, great execution.

RT

[Acoma]

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Thank you Sarah.
Dusty, you are funny. Saying you would be worried, and counting so close with every brick, well, you are 3 minutes from fresh supplies I would be 3.5 hour round trip plus brick gathering.... I am glad to see your dome is done. You need more photos of the arch, and photos of inner work w/ bricks. Possible tomorrow?

[dusty]

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you are 3 minutes from fresh supplies. You need more photos of the arch

Three minutes, yes. But how am I supposed to ask him to fork lift out that pallet and buy four or five at 30 cents a piece? "Can I please get a buck fifty worth?"

I will post tonight's pics on my post.

dusty

[fullback66]

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How long does it take to load the pictures so I can see the progress? I went to Picasa and all it does is load?
Loading......

How long does this take?

Am I doing something wrong?
fb66

Acoma nice work.

[Frances]

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Firebricks three minutes away AND only costing 30 cents each? Wow...!!!

[Acoma]

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FB, maybe their server was down, or your connection was not fast enough for downloading the images? I tested it out and it opened quickly. Can you try again, and a couple other of you as well?
Frances, .30 each. I totally got sold on them, with quality being great. Many would be good for only half a brick, but at .30 you still save big. On my last load the guys brought two pallets out, and I was able to go through them for the best. Very nice of them.

[Les]

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Robert,

I followed your link and it took 3-4 seconds to load. No issues on your side.

Les...