My indispensible tool (a variation on a FB theme) Tools, Tips and Techniques Discuss My indispensible tool (a variation on a FB theme) in the Pizza Oven Design and Installation forums; Ok...well, I'm going to read more about them...is this something you invented - is it something that a small brained ...

[cecilB]

Ok...well, I'm going to read more about them...is this something you invented - is it something that a small brained person like myself can use and understand? Can I purchase it - because I know I could never make it myself!

I hope my remarks are not taken wrong - I am so impressed with how detailed this can get - I start showing people what I'm doing and showing them this website and we can't get off because it's so addicting and interesting...
The mathematics are big hurdles for me, that's all...so is every first step of the next step...if you know what I mean....

Cecelia

[fxpose]

Cecilia.....no I did not come up with this idea. Jcg31 started this thread. I suggest you read through this entire thread if you get the chance. I only contributed to this thread for the first time just a week ago.
I just threw in an idea of a slight variation of this tool, which I found out later that it had already been tried and successfully used by another member.

[geisen]

Originally Posted by jcg31

Ahh you are a man of your word and thanks for all the kind words throughout the process. Your oven looks great, what are you doing for a top enclosure?

Jim

jim, sorry I missed your question earlier. you can see my enclosure coming together on my thread. It will be covered in El dorado stone like the arches next to it.
Regards
Greg

[backinoz]

Thought I would share my variation of the indispensable tool with what I think is the next step in innovation.
For the universal joint I have used a magnetic door stop from the local hardware store. The shaft is made from some dowel and it all screws together. The advantages for this design is

• Able to be constructed with no welding
• Allows infinite accurate movement in all directions without sticking or catching that you would get with hinges or wire
• The end has a spring so if clearance is required the spring will allow ~2-3mm clearance
• Can be removed easily at the end of the day or to attach a pen etc. Can be removed without getting into the oven.

The base just screws to the plywood in the oven. (more pictures when I start)