Vesuvio 80 Replica Build

[Back9Q]

Got more done over last few weeks. Sealed up the chimney chute and got the double wall stack mounted. Then used 300sq ft of ceramic fiber insulation around domes and side walls. At base of sidewalls near front I poured perlcrete walls around 4" thick to anchor the wire mesh into. I covered the dome in first layer of perlcrete so I could start to shape based off my overall template. Total insulation is 4" on side and up to 9" on top. I have been drying it out periodically over last week and finally built a fire up to 1000F last night. Maintains heat very well and dome exterior is under 100F. I sealed it all up before bed and this morning was still going at 500F.

Next steps are finish dome shape with a layer of vermicrete. 3 layers of stucco on walls and final coat on dome. Pour the concrete countertop and then add the tile to the whole over.

 

[Maylar]

Awesome work.

 

[Big George's BBQ]

Very impressive. I love this. You have Great Skills

 

[cowboyupbbq]

Pizza Oven

This is awesome!

 

[4ever3]

Awesome oven, awesome work

 

[bbqwizard]

So friggin awesome.

 

[Back9Q]

Finally got the stucco and flue cap on. Decided to host a little pizza party and cranked out twelve pies.

All 12 were true neapolitan dough with half 24hr room temp ferment and other half with a poolish starter

Only thing left now is the concrete countertops and the tiles on the oven

 

[Stingerhook]

Nice!

 

[NickTheGreat]

Well done!

 

[yoursangoma]

Pretty sure I only saw one pie in the pictures.

Wish I had the knowledge, $'s, time, and space to do this at my house.

 

[4ever3]

Beautiful!

What color tiles ?

 

[BDAABAT]

Beautiful work Back9Q! Hope you enjoy the output from all of that work for decades to come!

Bruce

 

[Back9Q]

Im leaning towards cobalt blue around dome and charcoal metallic on front. Countertops will be black

 

[cowboyupbbq]

Great maiden voyage. You’re going to have fun with this.