Mannextdoor WFO Brick Oven Photos Discuss Mannextdoor WFO in the Good Background Information forums; Originally Posted by toddj I figured 7deg for a 42" dome using a half brick soldier Thanks for you input. ...

[mannextdoor]

Originally Posted by toddj

I figured 7deg for a 42" dome using a half brick soldier

Thanks for you input. What was the main reason that you started your soldier course on the floor and not beside it?

[mannextdoor]

Originally Posted by Breven

I think it's one of those things where there are several options and maybe not a right or wrong way to do it. I cut a peice of plywood in a pie shape, at the correct height. Then, with my second course, I held the curved pie piece up against the first course and using shims angled the second course correctly, so the just touched the plywood form. Pulled the shims out and packed it with mortar. I supposed it would have been easier to just cut them at the right angle- but this worked too.

I can see that all roads will take us to a WFO. I don't see any reason to reinvent the wheel. I would like to take the road with the fewest amounts of bumps. And with the least amount of mortar. Why did you choose to set you soldier course on the floor?

[toddj]

Mannextdoor, well my plan was not to attach the dome to the floor so when the dome expanded from the heat it would just slide on top of the floor. It will work either way...

look at my photos: PhotoPlog - Uploads Posted By toddj



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[mannextdoor]

I have looked at your photos. They all look great. I hope mine turns out half as good. I know that going with the soldier course on top or the side will work. I was just curious as to why someone chooses to go one way or the other.

[toddj]

I dont have a good answer.. Im new to all of this...

[mannextdoor]

Everything that you have done so far looks great. I just received my insulation yesterday. By the middle of next week, the counter top should be finished. We have had rain for the last couple of days. Then I can get started on the oven.

[FigliodiMariaeGiovanni]

Man,

Nice views! I am new to this forum so forgive me for asking what may have been asked already. What waterway in Ill. is that?

Roberto

[mannextdoor]

It is Lake Springfield.

[mannextdoor]

I am ready to start cutting bricks. Looks like I made apprentice just in time.

[mannextdoor]

Well the final polish has been finished. Two coats of sealer were applied. I will wait until the oven has been built before I apply the last coat in case I pick up some scratches along the way. Let the oven begin.