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There are a lot of nuances in cooking pizza so don't be surprised if you make some accidental calzones (I've make several). I found wooden peels seem to work best for loading and a steel banjo peel for turning and remember less is best when topping the pizzas.
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No, fairly common and domes are self supporting. One of the reasons staggered joints are recommended, even though the crack did go thru one of your bricks.
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If you will elevate the charcoal and allow air to be drawn in from underneath it will burn without the need for kindling in these easy stages.
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Sixto - The enclosure five sided with the flat front, two side extending back from the front to the end of counter and then two sides coming to the point at the back of the corner. The back does slope back to the corner. The slope will remain to be topped by a poured concrete cap with overhang. My plan is to get the cement board and waterproof on this week. In the meantime, I am able to cover the entire enclosure with a larger tarp after cooling to protect from any overnight rains. Hoping the forecast remains dry for a few days.
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Gulf - I have a couple of charcoal chimney starters which I have been using to start the curing fires. They are working great in this role. Yesterday I started with 6 briquettes in the foil pan and added kindling as necessary to spark to flames. I'll ramp up the number of briquettes each day until to raise the heat until I'm able to build bigger fires. I'm trying to heed Utah's advise and keep the fires manageable.
Thanks for the feedback and advice.
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Chris, I love the stepping of the front facade up to the chimney. Nice proportions! Is the surround a hexagon or octagon in plan? Also it looks as if the roofline has a gentle slope to the back, will you do a flattish roof or a gable shedding to each side? Are you also planning to build-on some sort of rain protection for you when working the oven in the rain? I may have to invest in one of those patio umbrellas for sun and rain protection since my dome is exposed.Last edited by Sixto; 09-12-2022, 05:35 AM.
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Chris,
The build is looking mighty fine. This device would come in handy for most of the lower temp drying fires. Fully stoked with lump charcoal, they burn very hot, but with no direct flame impingement on the dome. Wood fires tend to get out of hand before you know it. A charcoal chimney starter (Not Galvanized) also comes in very handy for many uses after the oven is fully dry.
EDIT: Having internet speed issues loading pics. Here is a link with a pic that I wanted to share.Last edited by Gulf; 09-11-2022, 06:33 PM.
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Same advice given to Sixto, slow go, turtle wins the race in curing an oven.
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Hey, it's like we're both giving birth at the same time! (after a long, arduous labor, with much grunting, sweating and swearing)
And look, the inside of your dome is Perfect!. (I won't even look at mine until after the 8th day... I don't want to know if there are cracks till then.)
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Sixto - Thanks for the observations. I have installed some diagonal supports on both the front and back of the chimney vent box to provide support and to secure the cement board. Additionally, the arch extends a bit out to provide support for the cement board and I plan to adhere to the brick chimney vent. I haven't had a chance to take some pics after a very busy week. I appreciate the feedback
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