Ideal hearth height?

[RichC]

Hi, my breadbuilders book recommends just below elbow height for the hearth. Having never used a pizza oven I'm not sure? What do you guys recommend as a comfortable working height?

Thanks

Richard

[brickie in oz]

Re: Ideal hearth height?

As a rule of thumb its the rule of elbow....

[RichC]

Re: Ideal hearth height?

Thanks Al, need to lower my shutter before I pour the deck then

[Tscarborough]

Re: Ideal hearth height?

I built mine at elbow height, but I have worked others that were higher and they were easier to work. I have to bend or back up to see into mine, it is good to be able to observe without much bending.

[mrchipster]

Re: Ideal hearth height?

Hi, my breadbuilders book recommends just below elbow height for the hearth. Having never used a pizza oven I'm not sure? What do you guys recommend as a comfortable working height?

Thanks

Richard

Richard, mine is 2 inches above my elbow, I like the height. Also consider who else might be cooking in the oven; like your social director.

Chip

[RichC]

Re: Ideal hearth height?

Thanks guys, mine will be a few inches above elbow(like Chips)