Just come back from 3 nights camping at MikeO's 14 acres at Mt Byron. Piping Hot was also there along with some others from work.

I promised MikeO to build a Pizza Oven for him.
Built it over 3 days.

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3 days, wow. How cool is that ::)

I take it you didn't get a chance to use it in that time.  Would need to dry out.

I don't like pizza  ;D ;D ;D

Derek wrote on May 10^th, 2013 at 7:25pm:

3 days, wow.  I take it you didn't get a chance to use it in that time.  Would need to dry out.

I only worked 4 hours a days as well.
Needed to get the mortar to hold before the dome started to arch over too far.

In 5 weeks we are making the return journey for a pizza and beer night.

It should be dry and settled down by then.

Aart

Looks good, you've obviously done that before. Do you use refractory bricks?

Stillcroozin wrote on May 10^th, 2013 at 7:29pm:

you've obviously done that before

Never made a Pizza Oven in my life before.
My father and grandfather were both bricklayers.
I did a lot of watching when I was a kid

Aart

Good job mate. Did ya follow plans or just play it as it come?

Stillcroozin wrote on May 10^th, 2013 at 7:29pm:

Do you use refractory bricks

Sure did!
The total cost of the oven above the platform height was $150.00
MikeO got a bargain.  ;)

Aart

Mackerel Whisperer wrote on May 10^th, 2013 at 7:33pm:

Did ya follow plans or just play it as it come

I had plans, but mike made the platform smaller than required.
So I had to stuff around with the measurements and wing it.

Aart

Brilliant job Aart!

Besides cooking pizza, it looks like a nice little spot to hang out on a cool evening too - assuming it will be staying where it is! 

It is amazing how much you learn just by watching... without realising you are learning it!  :)

Great work by the looks of things. Seem like it was a great way to spend a few days although the next visit sounds even better. ;D

Jeff

Have you any Eskimo blood in you Aart ? That would explain your natural talent at building these structures  :)

With retirement looming, maybe you could earn some beer money building these igloos?

Would be like a giant choofer if you just whack your campovens inside.

Love it Aart!! Brings back memories of when I built mine it was a lot of fun :)

Nice job Aart, did you use a special mortar to handle the heat?. Just asking because Ive had the urge to build a Pizza Oven ever since i saw Astro's in action.

Saltbush Bill wrote on May 14^th, 2013 at 2:34pm:

did you use a special mortar to handle the heat

4 brickies loam 1 cement and 1 lime.
Add watter and a little detergent to make it easy to work with.
Nothing else special mate.

Aart

I'm inspired!