Alan Scott oven in sydney

[TropicalCoasting]

Re: Alan Scott oven in sydney

I used to fix a few chimneys in Melbourne in a past life and used these guys.
Chimney Pots
they do deliver.
I might add something to my one when I build it from there too.

[chubbybones]

Re: Alan Scott oven in sydney

Thanks guys,
I will probably end up not using one at all.
Thanks Craig,i might call him up anyways,cheers.

[BOOMERS WFO]

Re: Alan Scott oven in sydney

Hi John,

I know it is not in Sydney but you could try calling John at Bennetts Pottery in Magill, SA. I know he does terracotta flues, particularly period specific. A very good product made with quality and skill. He may have suppliers in Sydney or supply direct. He also makes to order.

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Cheers

Craig

[cobblerdave]

Re: Alan Scott oven in sydney

You dont need a clay liner, its a USA thing, brick flues work just as well with out it.

Gudday
Unfortunately its not available and it really not required to build a brick chimney.... But it would be great to have a straight form to build a straight brick chimney to
I chickened out and kept mine low. Which I can cause its well away from houses.
Regards Dave

[brickie in oz]

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Quick question to anyone out there in the know.

I was wondering if anyone in Sydney has had any success in tracking down a clay chimney flue?So far online searches have come up empty so if anyone has any idea where i could get one,that would be great.
I'm wanting to build a brick chimney and would prefer a clay liner rather than a SS one.

Thanks guys,
John.

You dont need a clay liner, its a USA thing, brick flues work just as well with out it.

[chubbybones]

Re: Alan Scott oven in sydney

Quick question to anyone out there in the know.

I was wondering if anyone in Sydney has had any success in tracking down a clay chimney flue?So far online searches have come up empty so if anyone has any idea where i could get one,that would be great.
I'm wanting to build a brick chimney and would prefer a clay liner rather than a SS one.

Thanks guys,
John.

[chubbybones]

Re: Alan Scott oven in sydney

Looks good. Wish I could get that much done between work commitments!

Is the plan to just put the vermimix between the blocks and the bricks to serve as a buttress? Are you planning any other insulation or is that enough?

Hi Mark,
That was the plan.I've been reassured this is more than adequate for the sides and back.
But for the dome,im going to wrap it in 2 layers of ceramic blanket and then 75 mm of vermimix to hold it together.

Gudday
5 in of pealite cement is roughly equal to 2 1/2 in of ceramic ... "Plentiful sufficiency" I recon
Regards dave

Hi Dave,thats exactly what karangi dude said aswell.Im going to stick with his advice,the guy knows his stuff.

[cobblerdave]

Re: Alan Scott oven in sydney

Gudday
5 in of pealite cement is roughly equal to 2 1/2 in of ceramic ... "Plentiful sufficiency" I recon
Regards dave

[mnl]

Re: Alan Scott oven in sydney

Looks good. Wish I could get that much done between work commitments!

Is the plan to just put the vermimix between the blocks and the bricks to serve as a buttress? Are you planning any other insulation or is that enough?

[chubbybones]

Re: Alan Scott oven in sydney

Thanks guys.Hopefully i can get some more work in before it starts raining here in sydney.Rain is expected for a week

[cobblerdave]

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Gudday
That looking real good!
I wouldn't use steel in your insulation layer. It will only attract and transfer heat There a good chance once heated it will expand and crack the insulation as well.
If it can hold up the weight of an oven it will certainly do the task on those side walls I'm sure.
Regards Dave

[brissie]

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Looking good!!

+1 The reduced mass, and insulation gap are looking good.

[Crawfish fest]

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Looking good!!

[chubbybones]

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Well progress has been a bit slow,trying to get as much done as possible between work-related activities.

-Insulation bricks sit on a couple of layers of aluminium foil.

-Hearth bricks over that in a herringbone pattern sitting on a mix of fireclay & sand for levelling.I gave all hearth bricks a slight chamfering as well.

-Started the sidewalls and back wall of the oven,ready for the dome.

-Blockwork done to its final height level.This will act as a buttress for the vermi-mix sittting in the void.

Next step will be to make the vermi- mix (6:1) and pack it to the level of the oven walls before starting the actual dome.
Anyone recommend a bit of reo for the vermi mix? I have around 120mm of it going in on the sides and back.
I'll keep you guys updated,
Cheers,John.

[chubbybones]

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Gudday
You could eliminate those little cuts on the sides by moving the bricks over to one side by 1/2 a brick.
Noticed your entrance is deep. It's just about the same as mine I find it usable, for a dome. You could make it wider and higher otherwise that back wall is going to appear a long way from the front.
Hope something here helps
Regards dave

Good point,thanks dave.