6th course is done (almost) Pompeii Oven Construction Discuss 6th course is done (almost) in the Pizza Oven Design and Installation forums; He has my vote. This is just painstaking, tedious, TREMENDOUS execution. Exactly what I originally wanted.....and wasn't man enough to ...

[RTflorida]

He has my vote. This is just painstaking, tedious, TREMENDOUS execution.
Exactly what I originally wanted.....and wasn't man enough to hang in there and achieve.
I have a feeling this oven could be a multiple award winner....James may have to ban you from the competition before the voting even begins.

I know you are far from done and have won nothing so far (except our admiration), but, congratulations!!!

[Les]

Thanks Guy's! But I still hear that train a coming....

Les...

[RTflorida]

I've got another tune for you:

Your goin down, down, down in a burning ring of fire.........

[Acoma]

James, how do you propose this evaluation to occur? Create a thread for contestents only, and have ovens highlighted within the thread or on the photo gallery?
Les, your extreme patience shows well.

[Frances]

Hey, how about "I'll be the Champion my friends, I'll keep on shaping them to the end..."

[edschmidt]

When I took a community-ed class on kayak building (cool also) there was a discussion about why to build a kayak as opposed to buying one. The people who were teaching the class said that they believed that the only way you actually own something is if you built it.

Its very simple and makes a lot of sence to me.

[edschmidt]

Oh, I forgot, your work is incredible, I also went mortarless with my oven (although in a completely different direction), After a year or so, and probably 150plus pizzas under your belt you wont even remember the work (back ache, wife nagging, etc.) But you will still look at what you have created and smile. I know I do.

[Ryan]

Your dome looks perfect. Seriously, I have to use mortar to cover up the mistakes! Keep up the good work.

Thanks,

Ryan

[dusty]

Les,
How you coming along?

dusty

[Les]

Dusty,

I believe I am done for the winter. I get's dark way early and the weekends seem to be timed for bad weather. If there is a span of a couple days with good weather, I may pull the tarps. No hurries.

Les...