Les' Build

[Les]

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Bill - I believe that FB's door is only 1/4 plate steel. If that is the case, I should be golden.

Dusty - I saved some of my board for the door, but at the end I didn't want to slice the stuff. It was a nasty job cutting it for the hearth. I'm sure it would have been a more efficient way to go.

DB - I made the handles. I just cut the aluminum 1 inch wide and formed it (I used a grinding wheel to get the radius). The wire wrap is 10 ga copper from home depot.

Les...

[dbhansen]

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Nice door Les! I like the wire wrap on the handles. Where did you find those handles, by the way? I was looking for some like that and came up empty-handed.

[dusty]

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That looks great...and I'm sure it will work great too. Mine is very similar but I have that "FB" board inside. Works fine.

dusty

[Bandrasco]

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Looks great Les.

Let me know how she works out. I've yet to make an insulated door and was thinking along your lines. I'm still amazed at how long these things hold heat with just a thin metal plate blocking the airway...

Take care,

Bill

[Les]

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I finished my door last night. Working with metal in a wood shop makes things a little harder than they need to be. Our shop at work couldn't get to it and I got tired of waiting. I started off trying to use ss screws (countersunk) but it was failing miserably - had to go with pop rivets. The door is filled with loose vermiculite. Hopefully I can see how well it's going to retain the heat this weekend.

Les...

[egalecki]

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I personally think they're all a testament to how fun it can be. Depends on your idea of fun! They're also all a testament to how different approaches can all work, and work well. Local materials, check. Cheap insulators, check. Modern materials, leftover stuff, all good!

The constants, to my mind, are good insulation, no matter what kind, and dry wood. Oh, and the excellent Forno Bravo plans, of course. They're a fantastic jumping off place!

[Frances]

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Hey I had it even worse... I was building my oven dome at the same time as Les! Let me tell you it was a major embarassement every time I posted pics.

[exceloven]

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Breven, You are NOT the only one. I have Les's thread bookmarked and am constantly referring to it. I think that is why mine is taking so long.

Mark

[Les]

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If you built it, and it cooks, I don't think inadequacies would apply. I think you have done an outstanding job - I love your island, has a lot going on.

Les...

[Breven]

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I think I'm the only one that looks at Les's build and am reminded of my own inadequacies. Great work Les...we're all a little jealous.

[Gryso]

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Great and nice job......

[Bandrasco]

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Outstanding job Les! Congratulations

I know I have used many ideas from your build so thanks for sharing your journey.

Time to start cooking!

[RTflorida]

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Great work Les.
I will continue the "ball busting " - Now that you have your pic for Better Homes and Garden, WFO Living (if there is such a thing), and Reb Book - When do we eat? When is the party? are we all invited for WFO Thanksgiving turkey?

In case I forgot...SUPER FANTASTIC JOB!!!

RT

[dusty]

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Done? What a concept!

Looks fantastic.. congrads.

Now you can concentrate on what it's all about from the start...the food!

dusty

[Frances]

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Well, I think I can say without any fear of contradiction that the outside of your oven is of a piece with the inside - as near perfect as I've seen so far...

Now lets see if your bread and pizza can keep up. It'll be a hard act to follow, but no pressure, eh?