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This is a great thread, Dom. That's all, carry on! :D

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Busy weekend here.
I got a lot of work done.
Crawling into the oven to clean and point the joints took way longer than I expected Thursday, so I wasn't able to actually build until Friday evening after work.

Friday night I put up the vent arch

https://i.postimg.cc/X7hhjH9D/20200821_195959.jpg

Saturday I put up the flue gallery and covered the dome with the remaining mortar mix.

https://i.postimg.cc/DybT7gQw/20200822_102701.jpg

And made sure the door fit

https://i.postimg.cc/SsKB37Nq/20200822_171632.jpg

Sunday I added two inches of ceramic fiber blanket for insulation, lashed it all down with chicken wire, and put on a waterproofing flashing
I also installed a thermowell through the brickwork so I can monitor oven temps when the door isn't in.

https://i.postimg.cc/y8mCZ8bq/20200823_145412.jpg

Thermowell is more visible here

https://i.postimg.cc/pLbtrFkY/20200823_145420.jpg

All that's left to finish the oven is to put on a perlite shell over the blanket.
However, I need to get the granite for the stand cut before I can do this, so I can bring the shell over the granite and eliminate the seam.
Hopefully he doesn't take too long.

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Coming along nicely.

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Truly amazing, Dom!

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Wow! Just wow!

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Amazing

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Excellent Work, Dom!:D:tu

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Wow, that is turning out amazing, Dom. You should be quite proud of the result.

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This is seriously an incredible build!

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Looking good!

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Amazing

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Looking real good Dom!

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Thanks for the kind words, fellas.

Installed the landing in the front of the oven opening.
This will make the granite sit flush and make it easier to get food in and out.

https://i.postimg.cc/KvQYrS48/20200825-095013.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/SNmsMNSP/20200825_095005.jpg

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Just keeps getting better and better, Dom. A piece of art.

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I was Wonderding if you were going to do something like granite in front! You are going all out, and I would not expect anything less!!! Any plans for the cinderblock base:confused: Maybe some nice ledge stone, Brick or thin stone veneer to face!!!

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That oven door is sexy.

Looking good, but you forgot to put in a couple of beer holders :D

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That's what Roger and Vin are for. :D

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Brick Veneer is the plan for the base. It ties in nicely to the granite and other stone I have in my yard.

https://i.postimg.cc/Xq2mYXZy/20200830_085107.jpg

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Nice I like it:banger Were going to have to get you a gig on HGTV:) Just need a catchy name!
"Dom the no pants pit master"

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I've finally finished with the oven construction.
Now I just have to finish the skim coat and brick veneer on the stand, do a series of curing fires. Once I'm done with that, I can paint the oven. :hn

Took some time to get the granite installed.
It finally went in last Sunday.

https://i.postimg.cc/y8nCvLNy/20200906-182912.jpg

Once the granite went in it was time to apply the perlite render shell.

https://i.postimg.cc/j5nVqK4M/20200907_120522.jpg

Once the shell was dry, I Installed the chimney and I was finally done with the oven part of this.

https://i.postimg.cc/RCL9ZZvp/20200913_090457.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Y9nBzxMs/20200913_090450.jpg

After a few days, I lit the first of a series of small curing fires.

https://i.postimg.cc/BbpGYMhf/20200913_113427.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/fyDNf6fv/20200913_113708.jpg

I still have some work to do, but hopefully I'll end up cooking something by the end of the week.

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:cl That's great work!

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Wow! That is more and more incredible each time you post pics, Dom. A true work of art.

btw, do you deliver? Asking for a friend.

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Awesome Dom!

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Got to see it in person this weekend....and I have to say....it's still unfinished! :r:r The photos don't do it justice, it's massive! Impressive build

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Like Keith said, pics don't do it justice! Really amazing, and I got to witness the first "firing". Like seeing a baby takes its first step. :D

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Dom you rock:banger

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So, google maps in about 3 months, you think?

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I would have paid good money to see Dom, on his back, inside that teeny tiny opening putting the final touches on the interior of the oven. Why is there no video?

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Nice work Dom. Congrats and good eats

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Used the tail end of one of the curing fires to cook a Lasagna.
Still a few fires away from getting it hot enough for pizza.

https://i.postimg.cc/x1GxxFkg/20200917_171715.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/pLMcBtdp/20200917_172632.jpg

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Awesome, Dom!:tu

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I've seen better.

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Gettin' closer! :D

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Wow! Do you do takeout?

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Do you ship? :D :D

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unbelievable......
I have no talent

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Wait a minute. Where's the garlic bread and wine?

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Amazing build. Your neighbors will have their mouths watering.

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So, I never got around to doing the veneer on the stand last season, and had to cover the oven for the winter.
Finally got a window of warm temps and no rain which allowed me to get it done.
I just have to scrub the brickwork clean tonight and I'll finally be finished.

https://i.postimg.cc/KYZ5WFjh/20210427-195727.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/qM3QhjSS/20210427-195717.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/NjvD1RwM/20210427-195741.jpg

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Your backyard is a veritable Disneyland for chefs
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Beautiful Workmanship, Dom!:D:banger:noon:tu

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Great Job!

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Very impressive Dom!

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Pepperoni and sausage please. :D

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Outstanding!!!

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Beautiful, Dom!

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Adam's seen better. Me, I haven't.

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I have a man crush on it. :D

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Thanks, guys!

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Great job!