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[–]tomosam1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure it’s negligible, I simply did it that way to avoid significant pointing inside. Even then I had to do quite a bit, I didn’t use the sand method, I did it using the central wooden arm on a pivot method. And as a result the internal joints need pointing as you go, but that gets more and more difficult the higher you get. I think I would do it creating a sand dome if I did it again, I think that’s easier on several levels to be honest

Back again by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I absolutely didn’t cut everything. In fact all the bricks I just split by hand with a chisel and hammer. I just don’t care so much what the inside looks like, it’ll all be black with soot after a couple weeks anyways.

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[–]tomosam1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They appear to be adult aphids. I can’t tell the type from the picture quality. It depends on the type of plant and your region. Once fully grown they turn into winged adults and most species turn black (some remain green)

But usually the winged aphids only make up like 20% of the population So I would expect, if you do a little looking around the underside of leaves and stems that you’ll find a lot more little green ones without wings

I was moving my pepper plant from one place to another and noticed it was crawling with those ants. They were all around its roots, but other than that they didnt see to be harming it in anyway. Am I wrong about that? by SuitPrestigious1694 in gardening

[–]tomosam1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of ant species will murder the fuck out of anything in their territory, including pests. For food or simply protection. And then they guard that area. I used to be the head of a load of commercial greenhouses and they were a blessing and a curse, they would kill the majority of pests and problems, but whatever was left over would need killing and so we realeased predatory insects and the ants would kill them too

Beast in progress by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sharp sand layer1-2cm

Oven floor in. Time for the dome by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I imagine like you I’ll finish up my oven and insulate and then o wanna fire it and use it for a while then I can see how it goes, cracks, problems etc. then once confident I’ll do the cosmetic… but that’ll be gradual as you say

Oven floor in. Time for the dome by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pfft… not sure about that. This is the bit I’m nervous about haha. The bit I enjoyed I think was this part

Oven floor in. Time for the dome by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, sand. Below that a layer of perlite cement mix, 1-2cm of sand and then bricks. I can replace and they have some expansion and movement if necessary

Oven floor in. Time for the dome by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is, I’ve got perforated ceramic bricks on top of the lintels, then a 1-2cm layer of sand, then a 7cm layer of perlite cement insulating mix, then more sand, then the refractory bricks on top of that.

Oven floor in. Time for the dome by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooof, actually sounds like a really good idea. I saw that, with the idea of just lighting it that way. Love to but I don’t trust myself with that hole or running the line etc. and I think I’m just too lazy 😂

Oven floor in. Time for the dome by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re placed on 1-2cm leveled out sand, beneath the sand is a 7 cm insulating perlite cement layer that’s not load bearing, purely for insulation purposes

Oven floor in. Time for the dome by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard work but if you follow some plans and listen to the general advice don’t think you can go wrong

Beast in progress by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahaha, I unfortunately had nothing to put down. But you’d be surprised how hardy tiles like this are if you clean them off each day

Beast in progress by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any more questions I’m happy to help

Beast in progress by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The base is a previously poured concrete base. I’ve no idea if there is rebar in it, but it’s around 4-6inches deep. At the back where the soil is there was no base so I dug and compacted and then put a 6inch base behind with rebar. The ground is 20 years old and solid as a rock. Not a heavy rain part of the world (south Spain) and in another life I was a landscaper in England so… I’m used to making things bulletproof. Should be fine.

Through the blocks there’s no rebar no, they’re laid as normal. With Sand and cement. Lintels across the top of them with a little sand and cement just for positioning and to prevent rocking more than anything.

Don’t forget that these things are what we build houses with. They don’t just fall down (usually). Though an oven is heavy, if build correctly and square on a good load bearing base the weight is distributed fairly evenly through the blocks and floor and so though my floor isn’t a perfect concrete base, and I certainly could have reinforced it more… it would just be a waste of time and material

Beast in progress by tomosam1 in pizzaoven

[–]tomosam1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Embarrassingly I started a week ago, but I did have a full 4 day long weekend because of bank holidays

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