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Dave –
The dimensions of the tray are 64.5”x76”. I am going to do an igloo style and therefore will not need the extra room for walls. I figured the width to be 42” I.D. + 9” Brick + 2” insulation + 8” vermiculite concrete that makes about 61”. That leaves up to 3.5 inches I can use (1 ¾ each side) for the decorative clad layer which I have not yet decided on (stucco, mosaic, ??). Sound right? As for the tray I plan to put down steel plate then purchase Super-Isol from Forno Bravo to set the oven floor and dome on.

Jim –
Thanks for the info, clever idea about drilling holes for rebar.

Christo –
I do want to add bracing. I planned on full diagonals for the sides.
But what I have not worked out yet is the front and back braces. I want the wood storage to be in the back so those braces would be shorter diagonal gussets to allow access. But I am also thinking of putting a shelf (plywood on angle iron) in the first 14” or so of the stand with a door on the front for storage of accessories. Since the stand is 20” taller due to a deck of that height being built on three sides of it, I should still have plenty of room for wood in the back even with the storage area.
Also love that visual aid!!


Thanks.

Doug