new build in werribee

[oasiscdm]

Hi Paul

The top is 2200x2400 on a 2200x2200 base. As for the front I purchased extra bricks when i built the first oven so the front will be the same. The flue I used was imported from the US however they are now nearly $500 more. I sourced my flue in Australia this time and actually I purchased it last week and waiting for delivery. It is double insulated - checkout Timeless Classic Wood Stoves - they are in SA and only charged $65 delivery.

The first oven held up really well virtually no smoke coming out the front staining the brickwork. It drew very well so tapering the flue gallery really helps there
no i like for this one as I knew i would be moving. The only thing i will do differently is the pentagram feature

What I would change is the base had no work area and I like the look of a seamless height eg hearth and external table at same height. If your look hard at the first oven I did not like the bottom of the red brick arch it looked crooked this time. Plus I needed to have a wood storage space as there is no where else to store wood, it will hold about 2sqm of wood.

Your chimney idea sounds aesthetic just ensure it is at least 200mm internal dimension and try to bevel the internal from 250-300 to the 200 at the gallery entry point to flue so it is a smooth transition. You will see this at https://community.fornobravo.com/for...201#post232201 check out pages either side.

[Paul W]

Hi Colin,
Massive full on foundations, looking forward to seeing this oven get built,I plan on building my oven similar to your first with the red brick front, Is there much you would do differently with the red brick front and chimney? did it hold up well? I was planning to build chimney up about 1mtr above oven then transition to 8" stainless flue.

[oasiscdm]

And some more

[oasiscdm]

Hi All

I have managed to get a bit more done to base. Even thought we are in lock down due to CoVid i still am able to put in a full week 40 hour week with work.

[oasiscdm]

HI
I have manged to get a little further 1st sealing coat done. 2nd tomorrow, after a little tidy up in certain spots.

[oasiscdm]

Hi Russell

I am in process of cleaning garage as we moved all our bullshit items from inside the house to garage, old stereo system etc as i am moving towards everything being wireless no wires.

Once i have room in garage i am looking at developing an idea i have had to create an adjustable metal ring that fits each course allowing the each ring of fire bricks to sit against this ring so a whole chain can be layed with no mortar, the last brick locks everything into place.

Just an idea, i am playing with to use spring force to hold the courses in place.

But alas i need to get final colour on base, table top on and then get the insulation layers and hearth bricks in place.

No we are locked down hopefully can get more done not having anywhere to go.

[UtahBeehiver]

Hey Colin,

Looking good on the base. I am sure the oven end of the business will be precision as well.

[oasiscdm]

Hi All

Well, I finally have the base rendered with the texture coat, need to seal surface which will be the final colour. Final colour will be Colourbond Monument which will be much darker than the colour in photos.

[oasiscdm]

Hi Dave. Yep another one. As you get older you slow down. Although with work I seem to be working harder with covid.

Great to hear from you. Hopefully will be getting more completed more often but have a lot of projects concurrently running.

Pergola down side way
Verandah and deck out back
Garden to complete
Wfo oven
Paving

Anyway no rest for perfectionists

[cobblerdave]

G’day Colin
good the see you’ve got another oven on the go
regards Dave

[oasiscdm]

Hi

So it has been a while, but with all things re CoVid lockdown, crappy weather, Parents illness, work, Ii have managed to finally get the first couple of coats of leveling coat of render done.

Texture coat hopefully next week, then the final Acrashield colour coat a couple weeks after that.

Then get the top of base on and I can then get serious from there.

[oasiscdm]

Hi David

Yes, onto it. I have 4 power panels sitting on my front porch. picked up for $40 each bargain. The whole base will be rendered and sealed. Cant seal the tops of blocks, as the adhesive has to bond to the panels and blocks to create a solid monolithic structure. I did lay a damp course between concrete and the first course of Hebel. Pretty much same as first oven just bigger.

[david s]

Hi Colin,
As Hebel is so water absorbent it would be prudent to seal the top of the Hebel supporting slab to prevent rising damp. Get the Hebel Power Panel, it has 4mm reinforcing rods cast into the centre.
Looking forward to your new build.

[UtahBeehiver]

Looking nice Colin. I am sure build two will be a work of art too.

[oasiscdm]

Ok done. next step render and finish the base. Not sure when i will get back to it. Next 5 months are really hectic.

The centre row of Hebel on the base supports the middle of the oven hearth. Before table top is placed i will run and angle iron lintel across the openings to support the table/hearth.

The table base will be 75mm hebel panel/75mm insulation tiles/25mm calsil board/75mm x 600 x 300 fire brick tiles