Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa. Pompeii Oven Construction Discuss Ev's 42" Pompeii in Lancaster Co., Pa. in the Pizza Oven Design and Installation forums; Hi folks. I started my build back in May using the Pompeii oven plans from this site. It's just a ...

[Evets]

Hi folks. I started my build back in May using the Pompeii oven plans from this site. It's just a free-standing oven build. Nothing fancy. Not part of a bigger outdoor kitchen. At least not yet. I can always expand later.
I've never laid a brick before this project but I have lots of experience in construction doing drywall and metal framing. I've had a great time so far. I know it's not perfect and I probably drank too many beers along the way, but I believe it'll be just fine when it's done.
The oven is not yet complete but I have lots of photos from along the way. I'll post a few every few days or so until I get caught up.
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[Evets]

I drew the basic oven footprint on a piece of drywall, cut it out and used it as a template to get started.

[Evets]

A bit more. The last one shows my canopy after a nasty storm. I propped it up and it's still usable, but it's never going back in it's bag again.

[countryboy]

Ev,

Looks really good!

My dad is originally from Trappe, PA (near Pottstown). Beautiful country up that way.

Love the pic of your EZ-Up. I had a storm turn mine into spaghetti a few weeks ago. Tried to make it stand up, but couldn't. Its at the dump now...Keep the pics coming!

[acbova]

Looks good, where did you get your material? You live near me (more or less)

[Evets]

Hi acbova. Yeah, York's not far at all. I'm actually in Reamstown, near Denver.(Pa.)
I got my block and brick from Terre Hill concrete, Heatstop 50 from both New Holland concrete and Galantino Supply which is also a Forno Bravo dealer. I also got my insulation blanket, fire clay and some vermiculite from Galantino as well. I used Eagle concrete to pour the foundation and hearth slab. They have metered trucks and they're only about a half mile from me.

[fxpose]

Ev.....good to see you over at this site with your build thread.

George

[Evets]

Thanks George. Do I know you from Pizzamaking?

[fxpose]

I commented on the blackening of the vent and transition.

George

[Evets]

More photos.