charliefarley's UK build Pompeii Oven Construction Discuss charliefarley's UK build in the Pizza Oven Design and Installation forums; Thought I'd post up some pics of my build as I have learned so much from this forum and got ...

[charliefarley]

Thought I'd post up some pics of my build as I have learned so much from this forum and got some great tips and techniques from some of the users here.

Stand is slightly lower than usual so my oven floor will end up about elbow height for me.

[charliefarley]

Floor and soldier course.

[charliefarley]

I'm using Kebwi's brick placement tool as my oven will have a 42" floor and 18" height.

[charliefarley]

Using his tool with a turnbuckle allowed me to work out how to cut my inner arch bricks so that the fourth course can sit directly on top.

[charliefarley]

This is as far as I've got at the moment.

I'm particularly pleased with the arch to dome transition, I hope it takes the weight of the rest of the dome!

[countryboy]

Wow. You should be proud of that transition!! One of the prettiest I've seen. Very nice.

Too bad it isn't visible after finishing the stove... That one is worth showing off! Guess you have to do something really nice for the outer arch/entryway for all to admire!

[GianniFocaccia]

I think your arch will be plenty strong enough. Great lookin' build, mate!

[fxpose]

I agree, nice solid arch transition!

[charliefarley]

Got the next course up today.

[joe bloggs]

Hey Charley,
Your build is looking great! Well done. May I ask where you got your high heat board insulation that you used under the floor of your oven? This is one thing I am having difficulty sourcing. Thanks for sharing your build with us.
joe