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  • Dave_Adelaide_Build

    Hi All,

    Like many others, I had considered building a WFO for a while and have now finally made a start. The base has been completed and I am now researching what next. Here are a few photos of my progress.

    Thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge on this forum allowing so many people to benefit.

    Dave
    Adelaide
    South Australia

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    Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

    More Pictures

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      Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

      Dave,

      Congratulations on making a start.

      That's some serious reo in the slab. I can see that this is build is not going to move anywhere!

      Have fun.
      Paul

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

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      • #4
        Welcome!

        Congratulations Dave, its a great start. What style of oven are you building? What size?
        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.

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          Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

          Originally posted by Alter ego View Post
          Dave,

          Congratulations on making a start.

          That's some serious reo in the slab. I can see that this is build is not going to move anywhere!

          Have fun.
          Hi Paul,

          I had the reo/mesh left over from house renovations so thought I'd put it to good use. The slab is 200mm with mesh top and bottom. The soil is reactive so I thought it was worthwhile doing.

          Originally posted by Lburou View Post
          Congratulations Dave, its a great start. What style of oven are you building? What size?
          Thanks Lee,

          I'm going to build a 42" Pompeii Oven using the FB plans as a guide.

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            Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

            Hi Dave and welcome aboard.
            Great to find another Adelaidian on board.
            I guess that you are from the north eastern suburbs with that reactive soil. Your foundation should ride out all that they can (and will) offer.
            Keep the pics coming as the members like to see member's progress.
            Cheers.

            Neill
            Prevention is better than cure, - do it right the first time!

            The more I learn, the more I realise how little I know


            Neill’s Pompeiii #1
            http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/n...-1-a-2005.html
            Neill’s kitchen underway
            http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f35/...rway-4591.html

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              Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

              Here are the rest of the pics of where I am up to.

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                Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

                Dave SA
                Hows progress??? or have you moved your thread??

                Regards
                Cobblerdave
                Measure twice
                Cut once
                Fit in position with largest hammer

                My Build
                http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f51/...ild-14444.html
                My Door
                http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f28/...ock-17190.html

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                  Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

                  Hi cobblerdave,

                  I've been a little (or maybe a lot) slack lately and have been dragging my heels.

                  I still have to source a supplier for the materials and unsure where in SA I can get them all in one hit. I can get the whole lot shipped from Sydney but the freight/logistics may make that difficult.

                  If anyone has used a local supplier then let me know so I can get this baby moving.

                  Dave

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                  • #10
                    Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

                    Haven't used them but be worth a look....

                    Littlehampton Clay Bricks and Pavers - Littlehampton South Australia - old red bricks and clay pavers
                    U Dont Have 2 Have a Long Neck 2B1

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                      Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

                      Originally posted by Dave_SA View Post
                      Hi cobblerdave,

                      I've been a little (or maybe a lot) slack lately and have been dragging my heels.

                      I still have to source a supplier for the materials and unsure where in SA I can get them all in one hit. I can get the whole lot shipped from Sydney but the freight/logistics may make that difficult.

                      If anyone has used a local supplier then let me know so I can get this baby moving.

                      Dave
                      I can send from melbourne and you get a FREE thermometer and sleeve thrown in. That should alleviate the pain of freight. 0451470371 John

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                        Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

                        Originally posted by The Goose View Post
                        Cheers Goose, I have called them previously to get a price on their fire bricks but still need to find a supplier for all the other stuff.

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                          Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

                          Originally posted by Johnny the oven man View Post
                          I can send from melbourne and you get a FREE thermometer and sleeve thrown in. That should alleviate the pain of freight. 0451470371 John
                          Thanks John. Expect a call during the week.

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                            Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

                            Hi Dave

                            I noticed your using a lock block - besa block? I too am looking at using this type of block to speed things up, as I will be filling the blocks with concrete anyway. How did you find them? The result looks great.

                            Bert
                            Attached Files
                            Fail to Prepare...Prepare to Fail!

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                              Re: Dave_Adelaide_Build

                              I checked with Littlehampton when I built my Pompeii and they couldn't/wouldn't tell me their composition.
                              They are also around $5 each although their seconds are more reasonably priced if they have them
                              They sell far more of their 4" solid fired clay pavers to oven builders and that is the way I would go next time as they are fired at over twice the temp (1200˚C) that you are ever likely to get your oven.
                              I suggest you contact Thermal Ceramics at 10-14 Toogood Avenue, BEVERLEY PARK, SA, 3305. They have most of what you need.

                              Neill
                              Prevention is better than cure, - do it right the first time!

                              The more I learn, the more I realise how little I know


                              Neill’s Pompeiii #1
                              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/n...-1-a-2005.html
                              Neill’s kitchen underway
                              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f35/...rway-4591.html

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