Re: Attempted new build currently on hold and in need of divine intervention LOL
Looks like you are getting close. With those clay pavers and it appears a good bit of mortar on the outside, take your time drying the oven. Start with several very small fires or charcoal fires to get it to dry out.
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Re: Attempted new build currently on hold and in need of divine intervention LOL
David, have already invested in the ht mortar...
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Noted. Tx Chip 👍
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One thing that is very important. Do not mix up more mortar than you can use in about 5 minutes, for the first few batches. Or until you get a handle on how long it takes you to lay the bricks.
It will set up much faster than you think.
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Re: Attempted new build currently on hold and in need of divine intervention LOL
Thanks David!
Yep, have read that many times but really didn n't want to risk it cracking so bought a 25l bucket...
Also did ask the supplier of the mortar, who make and sell these oven kits as well, if it needed "baking" to harden/set and they said it didn't...
They didn't recommend mixing the ht mortar mix with normal cement though...
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Re: Attempted new build currently on hold and in need of divine intervention LOL
Originally posted by hsa View PostSo guys. I have purchased ht mortar mix i am told to add 10l water to. Can I mix Normal General purpose cement in with that. As in 1:1 equal quantity of the mortar mix to GP cement?
Also I have 100 or so full clay pavers..... What are my options?
can I make it work without cutting ://
Need to source more...
Tx in advance
Second question, sure you can do it without cutting the pavers. You will just have bigger gaps on the outside which just requires more mortar to fill them. The Homebrew is a way better option IMO.Last edited by david s; 05-11-2015, 01:04 AM.
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Re: Attempted new build currently on hold and in need of divine intervention LOL
So guys. I have purchased ht mortar mix i am told to add 10l water to. Can I mix Normal General purpose cement in with that. As in 1:1 equal quantity of the mortar mix to GP cement?
Also I have 100 or so full clay pavers..... What are my options?
can I make it work without cutting ://
Need to source more...
Tx in advance
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Re: Attempted new build currently on hold and in need of divine intervention LOL
And how happy are we that most of Aus gets little of that white stuff. I suppose it is what you grow with.
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Oooh! U r right mrchippy
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Re: Attempted new build currently on hold and in need of divine intervention LOL
Ooh I forgot to update. I called the cfs. They wanted to know wat I was so concerned abt. As long as there is a way to extinguish a fire and it's not left unattended and not used to burn household or garden waste, I don't think it's such a huge deal.
I will have clearance at the front of the oven and yeah.... Jus was busy preparing a base for the build....
Freezing and rainy and kids getting sick so prodding along!!!!
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Re: Attempted new build currently on hold and in need of divine intervention LOL
Moving along slowly.... ☺️☺️
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Re: Attempted new build currently on hold and in need of divine intervention LOL
Tx jeep 😄u made me LOL
I dnt give up noooo that's not an option 💪
Dry wood Yep for sure cos moisture causes more smoke. And true abt wind... Well! My hubby will be the fire lighter. I create. He maintains LOL same with the kids 😝
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