Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

    Bill, your oven looks so nice. I really like the slate on the counter. The entire oven has a great, stony look to it. You've made a real classic. -Dino
    "Life is a banquet and most poor sons-of-bitches are starving to death." -Auntie Mame

    View My Picasa Web Album UPDATED oct
    http://picasaweb.google.com/Dino747?feat=directlink


    My Oven Costs Spreadsheet
    http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...BF19875Rnp84Uw


    My Oven Thread
    http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/d...arts-5883.html

    Comment


    • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

      Thanks Dino. Something out of the Flintstones.

      Two lights and two doors and then someone metioned counter space.....
      Bill

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

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

      Comment


      • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

        I finally found a couple of door handles in the dollar bin at the local hardware store. Used for the lower storage area.
        Bill

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

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

        Comment


        • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

          Bill
          I noticed you used wood over the metal studs and then mortar board on top of that before adding the metal lathe and scratch coat. Was that for extra insullation? I called El Dorado Stone and they told me just to put tar paper over the studs, then the metal lathe, then the scratch coat. I have three blankets on my dome and it is ambiant temp when the oven is 900deg, so I am not worried about more insullation.
          thoughts?
          Greg Geisen
          Chula Vista, CA

          Click to see my Thread:
          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/g...iego-6169.html

          Click to see Google web album:
          http://picasaweb.google.com/gpgeisen...eat=directlink

          Comment


          • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

            Greg, Good point.

            I probably could have gotten away with the rigidity of just the ply or just the cement board. Because the frame was welded and less solid laterally than cinderblocks I went ahead and used the ply to help make it solid as well as give me a backing to screw the durock to. It might be possible to just use paper on studs then metal lathe but it might be worth either a layer of ply. I know there's others that will have a more definitive answer.

            Great job!

            Bill
            Bill

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

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

            Comment


            • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

              Thanks Bill that info is just what I needed.

              Comment


              • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

                Hi Bill,

                Great build! One of my favorites by far and I have looked at hundreds on the internet in the last few months. Very jealous, especially of your back yard!

                You food pictures are equally impressive and I can wait to get cooking with my oven after seeing your results. I was curious how you cook (fish) on the cedar plank? Do you wet it down before it goes in the oven and do you sand the burned parts off before the next use? Have you tried other types of wood for the plank? I'm assuming you use cedar for the extra taste which it must be giving off.

                Sorry if these have been answered already I didn't look thru all your posts.

                Thanks in advance.

                Kurt
                Last edited by plootsnot; 10-12-2009, 12:35 PM.

                Comment


                • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

                  Kurt, I think the only requirement for the plank is that it's untreated with any waterproofing or fire retardant or... any chemical that could be absorbed by the fish. The plank I used is sold for this purpose but I think any piece of flat cedar should suffice. And I assume if it was apple wood you would get a slight hint of applewood taste.

                  I soaked the wood for about an hour before using. Had to watch it closely as spontaneous combustion is a real possibility at these higher temps. Ended up just charring the edges. i don't think you would have to scape off the char. When it gets too charred it just becomes kindling for the next fire.
                  Bill

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

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

                  Comment


                  • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

                    Bill

                    I saw your latest posting on the Finished photos. Your deck really turned out beautiful. very nice utilization of the space you had available! I looked through your picasa pictures again and I'm very impressed with the build.

                    Rod
                    I would have a shot at the answer, if I had the appropriate question.

                    Comment


                    • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

                      Thanks Rod. Must say I'm having a great time with it.
                      Bill

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

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

                      Comment


                      • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

                        Doors galore.

                        I just finished replacing my original/temporary door with something a little more substantial. I had been using the original piece of plywood I'd used to create a form for the entry arch and wrapped it in AL tape. Whenever I placed it against the door reveal and the oven was too hot, I could definitely hear the wood beneath char, crackle and pop. The new door is 26 gauge steel from HD wrapped around some drywall. We'll see how long it lasts...

                        The other doors include an insulating door for using residual heat and a draft door to help get the fire up to speed a little quicker. The insulating door and draft door are both inspired by other posts on this forum. What a resource!
                        Bill

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

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

                        Comment


                        • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

                          Hi, Bill. Good looking doors!

                          Does the dry wall serve an insulating purpose, or just used to support the steel?

                          Does that draft door help? I've been debating a similar design.
                          Mike - Saginaw, MI

                          Picasa Web Album
                          My oven build thread

                          Comment


                          • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

                            Hi Mike,

                            I used the drywall because.... I had some on hand, thought it would be less likely to burn and held it's shape while fitting the steel around it. We'll see how well it holds up. Also, it was lighter than cement board and hardibacker.

                            The draft does help though a well laid fire works well on its own. i also was given the idea of a "firestick" in another thread and am sorely tempted....
                            Bill

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

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

                            Comment


                            • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

                              Bill, I notice a thermometer in your old door, but not in your new door. What is the significance of that?
                              Lee B.
                              DFW area, Texas, USA

                              If you are thinking about building a brick oven, my advice is Here.

                              I try to learn from my mistakes, and from yours when you give me a heads up.

                              Comment


                              • Re: Bill's Northwest Pizza Oven

                                Originally posted by mfiore View Post

                                Does that draft door help? I've been debating a similar design.
                                Cant you just leave the door ajar to get the same effect?
                                The English language was invented by people who couldnt spell.

                                My Build.

                                Books.

                                Comment

                                Working...
                                X