Pizza Oven Progress with New Pics 3/6/2012 Finally Done

[scarbelly]

Is that top the hearth where your fire bricks or tiles get laid or are you sitting a whole new hearth on top? I am only asking because my top was almost black when it cured but I  used a brand of refractory cement called La Farge.I  then laid firebricks on their narrow side on a bed of sand & fire clay. Would do tile next time.I know I  already said this but Man your contracter is neat.

We just finished a layer of fire bricks and are discussing with the manufacturer about a second layer. We want to bake bread too and I have read that the second layer of firebrick gives you a lot better heat control on the floor of the oven and for $60 that is cheap insurance. I will post the next pics in a few minutes 

 

[scarbelly]

Here is the latest update with the fire brick first layer installed 

This is the front complete and the back being dry fitted then the bricks get soaked for 30 minutes and the refractory cement is put down and the bricks are relayed and the mortar is applied 

Here is the first layer complete and a sample of the terra cotta tile to check for color for the trim work 

 

[sprky]

Coming along nicley

 

[sunman76]

very very nice...

 

[africanmeat]

wow they work clean and nice. another step

 

[alelover]

Sweet. Anyone mention how neat your mason is?

 

[scarbelly]

Sweet. Anyone mention how neat your mason is?

He is incredibly neat. Every day the entire site it cleaned and hosed down - all materials stacked in one place.  It is good having a neighbor do this - his wife come over to check it out so he has to be neat or hear from her 

 

[venture]

That is going to be a thing of beauty!

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[moikel]

We just finished a layer of fire bricks and are discussing with the manufacturer about a second layer. We want to bake bread too and I have read that the second layer of firebrick gives you a lot better heat control on the floor of the oven and for $60 that is cheap insurance. I will post the next pics in a few minutes 

That sounds right mine is originally a bread oven,4 inch refractory concrete floor,then brick 4 inch again. Weights not an issue with a base like yours so for $60 it is cheap insurance .The floor will retain heat so you can take it to the temp you want,pull the fire out,swab it, put your bread in shut/block the door & bread will bake clean with heat from every direction.  The guy who created my model came from Petaluma but originally Australia.He built bread ovens for artisan breadmakers,al over the states but starting at Point Reyes Station with the Bay Village bakery.
 

 

[scrappynadds]

I've never seen one before but i got the feeling i'm looking at a top of the line one...............When is the pizza party

 

[coacher72]

Looks great!! Pretty envious. Can't wait to see the pizzas and such that will be out of the oven in the future.

 

[pineywoods]

It is looking great Gary

 

[graystratcat]

I agree with everyone else here....that it one impressive looking project, Gary!  I'm sure you're going to love that thing when it's done.

I've wanted a wood fired pizza oven forever....I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this thread.  Thanks for posting this one up....great thread and great project!

-Salt

 

[BGKYSmoker]

That my friend is freaking

AWESOME

 

[bmudd14474]

Looking good Gary

 

[scarbelly]

Today was an awesome day. So much progress 

Here is the second layer of fire brick installed early this morning

Here is the oven floor going in. We had to do some grinding to get it to lay flat but it is now snug

This is the smoke chamber and the door stop 

Here are the first two pieces of the oven shell in place 

Here we are with all the shell pieces in place. They kind of link together with flanges on one side and an inset on the next piece

Final piece of the oven is the dome cover in place - these joints all get sealed with refractory cement 

Here it is assembled - next step is the joint sealing and wrapping in insulation and vermiculite. The wood storage

got a coat of plaster today as well 

 

[papagrizz]

Great craftsmanship in this build, you are bless with  marvelous skill and talent.

 

[daveomak]

Gary,  That is so neat.... The asthetics are awesome...  Can't wait until the BIG "fire her up" day..... I can imagine your restless anticipation is driving you bonkers.....

 

[moikel]

OK I get it now

 I thought you were going to use all that fire brick floor as your hearth,was going to be a big oven.Must say it has lovely clean lines,very appealing to the eye Very practical doorsize.Is it a particular brand?.That master mason you have should have it mortared together in no time.Way quicker than building the whole deal brick by brick like I did but the only ovens like yours that were available down here 

 back in 2000 were shipped from Italy at great expense.All commercial sizes. I prefer yours.That shelf at the front is also very clever,you wont be reaching behind yourself for stuff. Double firebrick on the base was right decision too.

 

[DanMcG]

That's an awesome build Gary. You neighbor does excellent work. Keep the Pizza-view coming!!