Ellie's WFO as it it built

[Frances]

Re: Ellie's WFO as it it built

Quite honestly, if I'd had a professional builder living next door, I probably wouldn't have dared build it myself either....


Lovely bricks by the way. Do they really have a redish tinge, or is that the picture?

[Ellie]

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Thanks, I just wish I could have been as talented as you guys. I just could not do it and I NEVER could have done what this man has. But I am having so much fun watching this oven come together and love looking at yours too!

Ellie

[Jed]

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Ellie,

Your build is looking just grand!

JED

[exceloven]

Re: Ellie's WFO as it it built

Ellie,
Yea, I agree, looks flat. No light under the level. Your making great progress.

Mark

[Ellie]

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Day 8

Looks like a great dry fit.







Ellie

[Ellie]

Re: Ellie's WFO as it it built

Well, here is day 6. Dale is doing well.





Ellie

[Jed]

Re: Ellie's WFO as it it built

Ellie,

Looks like Dale is doing a great job... The fun part is installing the fire brick... and then all of the finish work on the outside of the structure...

Keep the pictures coming, it is fun to watch your oven come together.

JED

[Ellie]

Re: Ellie's WFO as it it built

Yep, Neill, you always nail it: that is why I put his picture on here. He is a good man and a good mason. I sent him the link to the Pompeii oven stuff just tonight.

Hey, have you ever tried to "discourage" a cat from doing anything? Ha ha, doesn't work, lol.

Wood is mine, we have oak mostly here.

Ellie

[nissanneill]

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Hi Ellie,
get Dale involved in the web site so if he does a great job (as I have no doubt he will) there are members who would grab his services especially as he is progressing at a fast rate.
Who knows what the future holds.
Is that shed full of wood yours or the neighbors? Quite a nice supply should one run low with their frequent oven firings eh?
You might also need to discourage pus from being too curious as he/she might end up in their one hot time unexpectedly.

Cheers,

Neill

[Ellie]

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The cats seem to love this new "perch"!

Dale came over today to start the next phase. He is a mason with 33 years experience but has never done one of these ovens before. He is very good at what he does, so it should be a terrific oven.

[james]

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Hi Ellie,

The Siamese is very nice. Just making sure you doing everything correctly. We have a white calico. Lots of drizzle on the central coast.
James

[Ellie]

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Day 5

The floor is poured... wood on top to protect from the rain. Next step to pour the insulation mix.



Thanks for looking,
Ellie

[nissanneill]

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Ellie,
I can't wait for you to enjoy the oven. They are a real buzz. I need to use mine more and will be putting the finishing touches to my outdoor kitchen today (painting). I still haven't used my new mixer, Sad isn't it?
We have an Australian Day public holiday on Monday and can't get to use the oven as we have other commitments.

Cheers.

Neill

[Ellie]

Re: Ellie's WFO as it it built

Neill, you are correct, he is pretty good with snakes and I have a Siamese that just pulls them out of the hole and kills them!! Maybe I will tell him to just leave it long as in the plans if we don't have enough blocks.

I am pleased with the progress so far and cannot wait to share with you guys.

Ellie

[Ellie]

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Gosh, i don't know if he can do it that quickly! JR, I bet you will be glad to get out of the horrific weather you have been seeing up there in Washington. We had nearly 80 degrees this last weekend but rainy now. I hope it is nice for your visit.

Ellie