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    I stack bricks in the oven opening and then I place a three plywood thick door over the opening. It has worked very for well except this morning, all that is left is ashes and the bricks. Any thoughts on a insulating door design.

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    Re: Oven door is gone!

    R.I.P. Doc Opa's oven door...

    I built an aluminum box with 2" of insulating blanket in it and a long stem thermometer stuck through it. Simple, light, and insulates well.
    Last edited by fxpose; 09-05-2010, 02:39 PM.
    George

    My 34" WFO build

    Weber 22-OTG / Ugly Drum Smoker / 34" WFO

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    • #3
      Re: Oven door is gone!

      Where did it go?
      Check out my pictures here:
      http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/les-build-4207.html

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      • #4
        Re: Oven door is gone!

        Yep. Been there, done that!

        I got up the next morning and looked out and noticed the door missing. I was thinking "I'm sure that I put that door on last night" It wasn't until I noticed the pile of ashes that I figured out what had happened.

        I'm still on my 2nd temporary door which is just a bit of 12mm plywood fixed onto an aerated concrete block. One day I'll get around to making a permanent door.
        Paul

        Deficio est nusquam tamen vicis ut satus iterum
        (Failure is nothing but the opportunity to start again)

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        • #5
          Re: Oven door is gone!

          I caught mine just in time - was about to load the oven up with bread when I saw smoke pouring off the door. It's a little charred but still quite solid.
          My Clay Oven build:
          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f43/...dah-12821.html

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          • #6
            Re: Oven door is gone!

            I thought man, that smells like burning cedar...and yep, it was my door!

            Only charred the inside, but would have lost it completely if I was away a few more minutes. Working on a permanent insulated door soon...if I ever get to it...
            Ernie

            Ducane 5 Burner Stainless / 34 Inch WFO

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            • #7
              Re: Oven door is gone!

              fxpose - what thickness Alu that is? Did you notice any heat damage on it?
              my own Quest for Fire:
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                Originally posted by leckig View Post
                fxpose - what thickness Alu that is? Did you notice any heat damage on it?
                No heat damage yet, but I expect it to eventually crack or tear. If it does, I can easily replace the inner alu face with 22 ga sheet metal.
                The sheet aluminum came from a couple of large alu food serving trays which I had laying around. The alu was soft and pliable so it was very easy to cut and bend to shape.
                George

                My 34" WFO build

                Weber 22-OTG / Ugly Drum Smoker / 34" WFO

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                • #9
                  Re: Oven door is gone!

                  so looks like you think 22 ga metal may work better? Did you put any frame inside that box? I need to make door this weekend, I really like your concept!
                  my own Quest for Fire:
                  http://www.flickr.com/photos/leckig/

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                    Originally posted by leckig View Post
                    so looks like you think 22 ga metal may work better? Did you put any frame inside that box? I need to make door this weekend, I really like your concept!
                    No, absolutely no framing. I originally thought about framing because the alu felt so flimsy but after I started bending and riveting the sections together it became very rigid.
                    George

                    My 34" WFO build

                    Weber 22-OTG / Ugly Drum Smoker / 34" WFO

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                    • #11
                      Re: Oven door is gone!

                      awesome! Time to buy a riveter
                      my own Quest for Fire:
                      http://www.flickr.com/photos/leckig/

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