brickless dome on a shoestring oven

[Lake lover]

Been following this thread.

So Cal.

I have so far built a concrete ground base, glass block wall, poured another base for the oven and got 90 % of the sand mold made before winter hit.

I did build a cheapo enclosure around it thinking I could keep building, but I don't think so.

I am going to use a sand and clay lining. I contacted a local clay plant and they recommended a Blue Green clay for this application. They commented on, they are suprised at how much clay for oven is being ordered..

So I have all winter to dream about the first firing of the oven.

[robertjusher]

HI
How's the oven going, I think it's been long enough to prove it's self .
I am getting on with my build, base done etc and giving the oven the final thoughts now.
Your design is still the current plan. I will go down the ss needles root if I can find them. Just interested to see if yours is going well?
ROb

[david s]

Stainless steel needles are known in the trade as "melt extract fibres"

[robertjusher]

HI and Thanks David.
My local refractory supplier opens tomorow after their extended Christmas break. I hope to be able to get some there.
I have the rest of the materials sorted and poured the top for my oven thisafternoon. Things are finally going.

Rob

[doctorphreak]

this looks to be a easy build for a first timer....i have got a different plan but this also peaks my curiousity .....nice build....

[sugarman]

i like this shoe string oven ,only one change adding an expantion joint