I'm getting closer to my Dome!

[Aegis]

From this point I stacked cement block around the flue and extended the flue another three sections total. I used 8" square flue which from some of the other threads about smoke swirling in a circle going up a flue a round flue may have been better. Although the square flue allowed me to make that funnel very nicely and I have absolutly no problems with drafts and soot coming out of the front of the oven. Here are a couple of pics of the cement block and the above roof flue. The remainder of the flue will be covered with brick. I am also working on the french arch above the wood storage area.

[Aegis]

From this point I stacked cement block around the flue and extended the flue another three sections total. I used 8" square flue which from some of the other threads about smoke swirling in a circle going up a flue a round flue may have been better. Although the square flue allowed me to make that funnel very nicely and I have absolutly no problems with drafts and soot coming out of the front of the oven. Here are a couple of pics of the cement block and the above roof flue. The remainder of the flue will be covered with brick. I am also working on the french arch above the wood storage area.

[brickie in oz]

Whats a French arch?

Is it all surly and arrogant?

[Aegis]

Originally Posted by brickie in oz

Whats a French arch?

Is it all surly and arrogant?

Hi Al,
It is the straight arch across the top of the storage area under the hearth.
It is the charcoal pavers that form this shape \\\\\\\///////
It actually stands on it own but I used a lintel under it anyway. (don't trust my mortar skills or the arch)

[Aegis]

We had another pause in construction, Crab filled stuffed mushrooms and Pizza! With food and recipes this good, I'll never get this completed!
And fresh Bread today to top it all off!
Thanks to all for the recipes and help with cooking/baking.
John

[brickie in oz]

I love the third pic with that pile of glowing coals......

[Aegis]

Originally Posted by brickie in oz

I love the third pic with that pile of glowing coals......

Thanks Al,
You are one of the reasons my finish is taking so long! Your food pics make me Sooooooooooooooooooo Hungry, My wife says I drool like our black lab!
John

[brickie in oz]

Originally Posted by Aegis

Thanks Al,
You are one of the reasons my finish is taking so long! Your food pics make me Sooooooooooooooooooo Hungry, My wife says I drool like our black lab!
John

Just get on with it then...... and finish it off.

[Aegis]

Originally Posted by brickie in oz

Just get on with it then...... and finish it off.

I am waiting for the weather to warm above freezing here to finish veneering the cement board! Thats my story and I'm sticking to it!

[brickie in oz]

Sorry, I keep forgetting about "the weather".

We hardly get any adverse weather where we are, I even complain if we get a mild frost in winter that is gone by 9am....

I lived in the UK for a while, so I know how it can be.