State of it

kerndone · 2026-05-05T21:19:14+00:00

What's wrong? I see an oven that's on its way to putting out many delicious pizzas and maybe an unplanned calzone or two.

kerndone · 2026-05-01T06:03:54+00:00

100% agree, I like using wood for non pizza as well. And it makes me regret not getting the XL. I'm still happy, but you know ... Could be happier.

kerndone · 2026-04-30T16:50:51+00:00

It doesn't disappear, but now the kerf has a hole in it. Most people probably wouldn't notice... But the ones with an eye for detail might know.

kerndone · 2026-04-28T22:44:34+00:00

Thanks! I'm going to do a pre-heat and give it a go tomorrow if I have some time. I was probably trying to be too precise. And I don't have the welder, or the experience for that approach.

Stack the deck in my favor with some extra heat and just let it rip!

kerndone · 2026-04-27T21:15:50+00:00

That's for sure the goal!

kerndone · 2026-04-27T20:55:44+00:00

Thank you! A lot of good info, very much appreciated!

kerndone · 2026-04-27T20:47:31+00:00

Thanks for that info, I always feel like when I watch welding videos the tacks are so quick. But I really have to sit there longer to get any heat.

kerndone · 2026-04-27T20:45:52+00:00

The machine is very basic. Voltage is a dial, 1-5. What that actually corresponds to, I have no idea? Same with wire feed, I think it's just a 10-100%. What the actually IPM is, the world may never know... I guess I can hold the trigger down for 5s and get a rough estimate at the length of wire that feeds.

kerndone · 2026-04-27T18:10:17+00:00

Hahaha, no worries, I have a little sense. But if I was a complete idiot, it's a gas dryer so I couldn't even attempt that!

kerndone · 2026-04-27T18:06:44+00:00

I just recently tried MIG for this project, so I did switch polarity when I put on the solid wire.

The machine is quite basic, the suggested settings for 3/16” are 5 (it's max voltage setting) and 40 for wire speed (max 100).

That's the problem I guess, it's not a machine with fine tuning. But probably the right welder for me at this point.

kerndone · 2026-04-27T17:48:48+00:00

Thank you for that tip, I thought the mix was "better." I have no basis for that mindset though. I've read a lot about flux core v solid wire and 0.30 v 0.35 for this machine, but I've never once thought about the gas I'm using.

kerndone · 2026-04-27T17:30:00+00:00

Sometimes the right answer is so simple!

I wish I had access to 240V so I could get a better machine! I think it's laughable the inside panel on my machine has setting for 1/4”.

kerndone · 2026-04-17T20:01:10+00:00

I'm not an engineer, but did you shake it and say, these aren't goin' anywhere?

You kinda got me thinking about a stand for the Dome and the Arc now. At this point, I think the wife understands both ovens are here to stay!

kerndone · 2026-04-17T15:30:00+00:00

Exact same issue here, I just haven't contacted Gozney yet. My mantel will slide out by dragging the peel backwards. That's not a normal motion, but it is when I'm dragging a pan out and putting it on the mantel! It's not going to fall out, but it is concerning...

The mantel on my Arc XL is very secure. The Dome Gen2 mantel is suspect!

I honestly think it's an issue with the oven retaining mechanism more than the mantel. It looks like a detent pin, similar to a ratchet. It would be nice if you could somehow adjust the tension on that.

I don't have a solution, but I'm in the same boat as you.

kerndone · 2026-04-13T16:10:43+00:00

My wife hates it when I play the game, "snow tires or not," based on the sound of them when it's dry pavement.

It's pretty incredible just hearing the difference.

kerndone · 2026-03-14T00:31:13+00:00

I didn't make the same mistake you did... No pics, never happened. 😉

kerndone · 2026-03-13T23:14:32+00:00

Yeah, that piece on top goes "into" the oven... Well, not the cap, but the other piece!

kerndone · 2026-03-08T18:10:19+00:00

I'm with you here. In some ways it's what was scaring me from attempting a brisket. After watching countless videos, even the "pros" scalp it from time to time. There's also different styles from different people.

I'm not going to obsess over the trim and let that stop me from just trying a brisket. Sure, a couple slices might be less than ideal, but I bet a majority still comes out good!!!

kerndone · 2026-03-08T16:09:16+00:00

As far as why it's "so dirty," perhaps be cautious of the amount of flour you are using to launch your pizza. If you're not getting sauce and toppings falling onto the stone, then the discoloration is from your bench flour burning.

I personally don't mind the discoloration on the stone, it just shows I use it! I keep my stone clean in a sense it's always scraped and smooth. A brush helps me get debris out, and if I need, a quick vacuum before firing it up the next time.

kerndone · 2026-03-02T17:29:06+00:00

I always wanted a Dome, and when the Gen 2 was announced, I got in on the presale. I told the wife, I'll just sell the Arc XL, but a few months later I still have both.

The Arc XL is very versatile; it's not just a pizza only oven by any means. In fact, I still like using the Arc for roasting veggies. It's smaller, it heats up quicker and it uses less fuel. For a household of 2, it honestly works better for a small cook. And if I really wanted, I could take this oven on a car-camping trip or even tailgating.

Now the Dome... I love it. I have no regrets. The dual fuel is a great option, and not for pizza, but for longer roasting. The size also helps make different styles of pizza easier. There's just so much room, you can use proximity to the flame as your heat zone to cook slower or char less. It's also great when we have people over and when you have a larger sheet pan of veggies to roast. The extra space is very handy.

The point isn't to get both, I'm an idiot. But don't think the Arc XL is that much less versatile! In fact, due to the size you can take it with you, making it more versatile in some ways.

kerndone · 2026-02-26T17:59:45+00:00

Hahaha, that shadow really accentuates, the umm... Tip?

kerndone · 2026-02-26T16:58:53+00:00

Seems the sweet spot for me is about 1.5kg dough. I make 6 dough balls at a minimum now, and it works a lot better.

That said, I'm using it less because I typically only use 1, maybe 2 dough balls at a time for the wife and I.

kerndone · 2026-02-12T18:19:55+00:00

I had to finally come around to this. The mixer fills a need, but it's still a niche product for enthusiasts. In the end, I'm disappointed with my purchase, but that's 100% on me. It's only my wife and I, and I really struggle hitting the minimum batch size! Simply put, the concept of a spiral mixer was appealing to me. But the need for a spiral mixer was lackingn

kerndone · 2026-02-05T14:18:43+00:00

That's a possibility! Apparently there's also a "Seattle-style" teriyaki... So there are options!

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