Monday, November 14, 2011

Day 2

The morning started out with looking at all the construction photos we had taken of the original oven. Since we are making a larger oven for our New Mexico BakeHouse, Tom wanted to review the work he had done. I was glad that we took as many photos as we did for it's proved to be extremely helpful now.

Reviewing the construction photos of our original New Jersey Oven



Now that we knew the size of the oven, it was easy to start laying out the floor space of the BakeHouse.


The final forms are set and digging can now begin. In order to avoid having to go for a permit, we're only allowed to have a building that is 12' x 10'. By doing it this way we can avoid all the waiting, fees and inspections that are involved with going bigger. And since the prep room will be attached to the home, we don't have to worry about having anything but the oven, proofer and bench in the building.

After all the digging is done around the forms and rebar and mesh are added, we'll be ready to pour cement. Our goal was for this coming Saturday, but we're thinking that the following Saturday will be more realistic since we have day jobs to go to.

Thanks for stopping by
Kath


Our personal inspector approves.

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3 comments:

  1. NedNovember 14, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Hi Kathy,

    What type of firebrick are you using? Is it a low duty, medium duty, high duty? Is there a specific alumina content/% you are looking for? The reason I ask is, I too, am starting to build my oven, and am getting various answers as to what I should be using. For the most part I've been told to use a medium duty with 35-37% alumina content, but have been surprised at the cost...over $3.00 per brick. Whereas what I have seen people spend is roughly $1.50. I can't imagine the bricks are double the cost here in California.

    Thanks for your time and wishing you success with your build.

    Ned
    P.S. Cruces is a neat town...my wife is from there. Nellie's Cafe is great! :)

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  2. Kathy HesterNovember 16, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Hi Ned,
    Just wanted you to know that Tom will answer your question in a few days. And YES Nellie's is awesome! Thanks for the inquiry. Kath

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  3. NedNovember 18, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Thanks Kathy! I look forward to hearing from him! Please eat a sopaipilla for me! :) -Ned

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