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  • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

    AN ellipse is a squished circle. most curved sections of these domes seem to follow the curve of an ellipse. This link was posted in another thread, here it is, its worth a look. If you scroll to bottom of the page you can see what they call a "prolate ellipse". so basically you can draw this curve by using 2 focal points and a piece of string of fixed length.
    This is the method i used to make the plywood templates for my dome.
    Justin
    My 40" Oven progress http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/j...peii-5495.html

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    • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

      According to the link above mine is a spherical dome that may have squished a little and is sitting on a 4" stem wall.

      Keystones go in today and the dome will be completed ! I have been going at it in the dark so I haven't been able to take pictures. I'll try to get a few today.
      Bill,

      Check out my build http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/b...egin-5443.html

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      • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

        Going at it in the dark.... oh yeah i get ya
        Justin
        My 40" Oven progress http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/j...peii-5495.html

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        • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

          11-26-08

          Dome progress.

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ID:	273170 Looking up. I have some "I wish I wouldn't have set those" bricks up there... I have some cleaning to do but for the most part I think it came out ok. No supports, forms, or braces used; just HS-50, one yellow string, and a little patience.
          Bill,

          Check out my build http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/b...egin-5443.html

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          • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

            11-28-08

            I worked on the brick face a bit yesterday and came up with a way cool idea... It's very difficult to explain but I'll give you a preview of the components and you'll have to wait and see what I do with them..

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ID:	273171 I sent 'Little Man' into the dome for a good cleaning. He had so much fun in there. I was actually surprised at how large the inside was. He's 5'6" and got all the way in.

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ID:	273173 Here is my cool feature... Hopefully it will work out as planned.

            Stay tuned!
            Bill,

            Check out my build http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/b...egin-5443.html

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            • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

              Looking good BIll. The joins inside the dome look really neat, did you taper your bricks at all?
              Justin
              My 40" Oven progress http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/j...peii-5495.html

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              • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

                Originally posted by Justin View Post
                Looking good BIll. The joins inside the dome look really neat, did you taper your bricks at all?
                Thanks Justin,

                I cut each brick to eliminate the gap as much as possible both front to back and top to bottom. I did not cut the bottom or top of the bricks that some do to adjust for the angle; I chose to use shims made out of fire brick when needed but mostly just HS-50 mortar.

                Thanks again,
                Bill,

                Check out my build http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/b...egin-5443.html

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                • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

                  11-29-08

                  After the keystone was in place I filled in the open area on top of the keystone along with an extra 1-2" of home mix refractory mortar for additional thermal mass. I used the mix in the FB manual but added some of the 25+lbs of sludge I kept from the wet saw. I just reduced the fire clay by 50%. The mix was very nice and creamy, almost felt like HS-50; sure looked like it. I covered it with a damp towel to prevent shrinkage and then moved on to the brick front.

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ID:	273623 Bricks looking good. I'm going for the old world look which isn't too difficult since they're all different sizes

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ID:	273625 This was the cool feature I posted yesterday. The keystone has the diamond stamp that's on all the bricks. I read that it's a 'union' stamp and was one way to tell if they were authentic Chicago bricks This is not a political statement; for the record-I'm not for or against unions, I just thought it looked cool.

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ID:	273626 This is what's going inside that arched area! This is Hephaestus, the Greek god of Fire. I will have a small half circle platform made out of granite that will go inside there that he will stand on. I thought I would keep the whole Mediterranean theme going since I have two statues already(both women). I thought it was only right to have Hephaestus standing there in all his glory with hammer in hand. I'm going to insulate the area just behind that wall in hopes that it will stop him from melting

                  The landing area on the hearth will be made out of the same granite as my outdoor kitchen, Juparana Bordeaux. This should look way cool. I also decided not to go with stone on the base, instead I'm staying with the brick theme. I'll probably cut them in half to get twice the coverage but only on the screened in area; the area outside will just be painted to match our house.

                  Today I'm going to try and get the right side of the bricks done to match the left. Then a good job site cleaning, and then on to the Christmas lights!

                  Stay tuned,
                  Bill,

                  Check out my build http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/b...egin-5443.html

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                  • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

                    This is all way way cool!

                    The inscription on the keystone, the keystone itself, the brickwork, the cool feature and the fire god to go in it...COOL!! What a great build!

                    What's your Hephaestus made out of?
                    "Building a Brick oven is the most fun anyone can have by themselves." (Terry Pratchett... slightly amended)

                    http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/p...pics-2610.html
                    http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f9/p...nues-2991.html

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                    • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

                      I am not a man of to many words. At least not when I have to type them. I have been following your build and I think it looks grate and that you’re doing a wonderful. I think I am enjoying it as much as you are. It is so nice to share in other folks build.

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                      • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

                        Bill,
                        This day should result in a very slow cure. I hope the rain we are getting misses you for as long as possible.
                        I like the way you are approaching the front, it looks like it will give good chimney support. It also will keep the screen back, such that it does not distract from the front of the oven.
                        Don

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                        • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

                          Amazing work. A true artisan.
                          Bill

                          Oven Build: https://goo.gl/photos/rN6FhFSS2jzwfQuB7

                          Oven cooking: https://photos.app.goo.gl/1vmPg7XXSbMwhdnD6

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                          • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

                            Oh wow, Bill. That's a beautiful job. Very creative finish and keystone method, too! Now, get your cleanup done and your wait over, and get to curing!

                            Well, I guess the Christmas lights can get done first... I still have to find mine. I want to get some of those cool LED ones to save on the electric bill, but I'm thinking that maybe in a year or two it will be more cost effective. In the meantime I think I'll just use fewer lights and use timers to turn them on and off...
                            Elizabeth

                            http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/e...html#post41545

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                            • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

                              Originally posted by Frances View Post
                              This is all way way cool!

                              The inscription on the keystone, the keystone itself, the brickwork, the cool feature and the fire god to go in it...COOL!! What a great build!

                              What's your Hephaestus made out of?
                              Thank you Frances!

                              It's been a blast creating this as I go along. I've done a few projects in my day but this one has got to be the most labor intensive, most brain cramping, and the most fun ever!

                              The statue is a cast resin, cold cast resin to be exact. I have a few outside in this lovely FL weather and so far so good. If he melts I'll get one out of bronze!

                              I have one more cool thing to add but it will be a surprise....but waaaaaaaay cool.

                              Thanks again.
                              Bill,

                              Check out my build http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/b...egin-5443.html

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                              • Re: BA's Dome! Let the games Begin!

                                Thanks Mannextdoor!

                                Thank you for the kind words; I'm so glad I found this forum.
                                Bill,

                                Check out my build http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/b...egin-5443.html

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