Pizza Oven and BBQ Build Thread

Thermal Mass · Feb 12, 2013

Yes, the third pic (top right) was a silly attempt to use a cheap refractory insulation from Menards. That was a waste of time and $$!!
Either by the commercial stuff or do it the hard way like I did with the pearlite concrete.

Carbon · Feb 12, 2013

The commercial stuff was very expensive so I used 'home brew' (mixture of portland cement, fireclay, silica sand, and lime) for mortaring the fire bricks. Where I did spent some $$$ on were for the ceramic insulation boards and blankets.
I also used a mixture of vermiculite and portland cement to "mold and shape" the final look of the oven before final rendering and finish coats.

Bucknbacon · Feb 12, 2013

Nice skills!

caliking · Feb 12, 2013

WOW! Amazing masonry skills, and it looks like it is coming together beautifully.

Where did you get the clay chimney/flue liner from?

Thermal Mass · Feb 12, 2013

The flue pieces came from a friend, although it was available from the local masonry supply house.

Gig'em99 · Feb 12, 2013

That is an incredible project. Quite an undertaking, and it looks like you've executed it very well. Definitely something to be proud of! Post a picture of a pizza cooking soon!

Thermal Mass · Feb 12, 2013

I was going to wait til a little later, but here you go!!

Carbon · Feb 12, 2013

Chamber looks bigger than 1 meter wide inside. Did you go 42"?

Thermal Mass · Feb 12, 2013

Yes, 42" modified Pompeii/Neapolitan style. Wanted a better balance between bread baking and pizza firing.

chicagokp · Feb 12, 2013

You're only 90 minutes away, let me know how far out I should call in my order!! :thumb:

Thermal Mass · Feb 13, 2013

90 if you want to watch it cook, 92 if you want it done and in a box. :grin:

Big George's BBQ · Feb 13, 2013

WOW That is beautiful You do awesome work Looking forward to see the products of your labor

Thermal Mass · Feb 13, 2013

Thanks, a better perspective on project can had on my "Recomendations wanted... " thread. There is also some more Pr0n there...
I will be firing it up this weekend and will share lots of Pr0n!

Thermal Mass · Feb 13, 2013

Dome insulation complete, more curing fires

The dome insulation is finished, now the wait for it to cure.
More small curing fires.
Fires are getting bigger.
Note the ash on the brick, there is still considerable moisture being drawn from the insulation layer into the brick.
As these fires grow and the dome reaches 900+ the dome will "clear" or turn nearly white.

mr dirts bbq · Feb 13, 2013

farking awesome! very jealous:clap:

Carbon · Feb 13, 2013

Funny coincidence......You snapped a photo with 846F.

So did I a couple of years ago..lol..:

Thermal Mass · Feb 13, 2013

Moisture coming out

Yes, I should point out that your dome is starting to or is already "clear".
Mine took three firings at about that temp to finally drive the remaining moisture out and "Clear" the first time.

Couple of photos of just how much moisture these things hold when their built.
I don't have a photo, but the area under the oven (wood storage area) had 1/8" of water in it!

The last photo shows it is now ready for the render phases.

V-wiz · Feb 13, 2013

cant wait to get to that point. AHHH freaking time, if i only had time.

Irrad8 · Feb 13, 2013

That is awesome. Thank you very much for sharing. Truly an inspiration.

BBQ_MAFIA · Feb 14, 2013

Really cool build.

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