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Making Progress on the Wood Oven

SciAggie
SciAggie Posts: 6,481
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I had a week to work on things around the house and made god progress on my wood oven project. 
I set the oven base frame on Monday. 



On Tuesday I built a form for the oven floor and insulation layer and poured the concrete. 




I let things dry on Wednesday. Then I set the oven floor on Thursday. 



Friday I got some young strong high school muscle to set the oven dome in place. 



And to think this all started from my first egg less than 24 months ago...

There is still much work to do. At least it's starting to look like something is happening. Thanks for looki
Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                      YukonRon
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,343
    Holy crap!

    Little Rock, AR

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  • Brisket_Fanatic
    Brisket_Fanatic Posts: 2,885
    That looks amazing! Nice handy work!

    NW IA

    2 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 22.5 WSM, 1 Smokey Joe and Black Stone

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Dayyyaaaamn!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Smokin_Trout
    Smokin_Trout Posts: 506
    Looks great. Keep the pics coming. 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,737
    Awesome!  Looking forward to progress pics.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,540
    Those highschool boys are eyeing up your spot as the local hang out. Don't let them fool you! Looking good so far!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • RedSkip
    RedSkip Posts: 1,400
    Looks like your base is steel?  Or Aluminum?  Either way, that's going to be sick!  Awesome build... 
    Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,678
    Beautiful and a quality build. Appears to be a great location to live also.
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,211
    What a killer build! You should be proud of your hard work. Congrats to a lifetime of enjoyment. 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Love this!
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    RedSkip said:
    Looks like your base is steel?  Or Aluminum?  Either way, that's going to be sick!  Awesome build... 
    2" steel tubing bolted to the floor. 3/16 plate on top. It's not going anywhere. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    Thanks for the kind words. Eventually there will be a complete counter with limestone tops and cultured stone surface. Things will go slowly now because I'll only have afternoons and weekends until the end of May. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Absolutely fantastic !!!  Please keep us involved in the rest of the build. 
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Very nice. Can't wait to see more photos.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,665
    Your progress looks good, but I don't know if it qualifies as "God progress". Show a little humility.  =)

    Would love to see some of your awesome bread cooks in that badboy!
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Your progress looks good, but I don't know if it qualifies as "God progress". Show a little humility.  =)

    Would love to see some of your awesome bread cooks in that badboy!
    That's funny - I didn't see the typo. I'm too tired from messing with stuff that's heavy. And yes - I can't wait to fire it up and screw up something...
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • RedSkip
    RedSkip Posts: 1,400
    Your post has me doing some research... 

    https://youtu.be/hjyVk7ciVRI
    Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Be sure to let us know when your first pizza night is. We'll all be there! =)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Bump

    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Outstanding brother Sci.  Awaiting the invitation.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262

    Not sure how I missed this thread, but I'll be watching now.  Nice job!

    Phoenix 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,211
    Well deserved bump. Let's see some updated pics. 
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    Since this got a bump I'll post the current status - I'm getting really close. If I didn't have a dang job I could finish in a few days. 
    I have the chimney pipe installed. 


    I have the limestone counter and the oven face installed. 


    I can tell you I have a whole new respect for folks that carve limestone. It was fun but I wouldn't want to do it for a living. All that's left to complete the oven is to add the insulation and then stucco the exterior. With work and filled weekends it will be a couple of weeks before I can get to it. 
    Once that's complete I can start cooking. The remaining work is all cosmetic. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    That is incredible. Very worthy project. I thought I had it bad with all of the things I had done since purchasing the egg. You have taken it to another level, entirely. Extremely well done.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @YukonRon Thanks my friend. My family is truly enjoying the outdoor space. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Great looking space you have going on there.  Loving the progress and getting envious at the same time!  
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    Thomasville, NC
    My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @tarheelmatt Thanks. I plan to finish this summer. I'll be cooking really soon. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    SciAggie said:
    @tarheelmatt Thanks. I plan to finish this summer. I'll be cooking really soon. 
    Wish we were neighbors!  The only way I could ever cook or have something like that is to visit! Haha
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    Thomasville, NC
    My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
    Instagram
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    Awesome brother. I like that old 3230 as well. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    That is simply awesome!  Getting close!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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