Bruce Pearson Posted May 3, 2018 Report Posted May 3, 2018 Looking very beautiful so far. Can’t wait to see the crowning glory going on top! And the first pizza rolling out. Nice job Charles 1
tony b Posted May 3, 2018 Report Posted May 3, 2018 I've got that same IR gun from ThermoWorks. Use it a lot more than I thought (mostly in my brewing room). Works great. 1
Tyrus Posted May 3, 2018 Report Posted May 3, 2018 On the level, balance. Whats off on the bottom will show at the top, but there's always a work around. Good job and good luck 1
ckreef Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) Made arrangements to bring the work truck home this weekend Ready for the oven. I added 2 small pocket shelves as I was going along. The counter top/hot work surface. Should be an awesome post Saturday or Sunday. @Tyrus we are dead level left to right. A little high front to back. 1/4" in 4'. I can live with that considering Mrs skreef finish skimmed the cement by hand. I'll give her an A+ for the job. Of course the camera and my unlevel yard makes the perspective look a little screwy. Edited May 4, 2018 by ckreef 5
MacKenzie Posted May 4, 2018 Report Posted May 4, 2018 Counter top is looking perfectly spectacular. 1
ckreef Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Posted May 4, 2018 28 minutes ago, MacKenzie said: Counter top is looking perfectly spectacular. TY @MacKenzie, I'm really happy with the counter top. Looks much better in person. At some point I'll grab a ladder so I can get a good overhead picture. 2
Bruce Pearson Posted May 4, 2018 Report Posted May 4, 2018 Wow that’s gonna be so neat it has a real rustic look! I like the little side shelves
ckreef Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Posted May 4, 2018 10 minutes ago, Bruce Pearson said: Wow that’s gonna be so neat it has a real rustic look! I like the little side shelves I too like the little shelves. They were not planned. The idea popped into my brain as I was laying the stones and seeing just how everything fit together. The small upper shelf 8"x8"x4"H should work good for holding the infrared gun and keeping it out of direct sunlight. I do have a couple of tweaks to make tonight. I shouldn't have to work tomorrow so I'll try and set the oven in the morning. If I can get that accomplished I should be able to do 2 of my 5 initial burns this weekend. 3
ckreef Posted May 5, 2018 Author Report Posted May 5, 2018 18 minutes ago, MacKenzie said: Now THAT is toy to beat all other toys. That's brand new. Less than 8,000 miles. The boom/crane is rated for 12,000 lbs and has wireless remote control. I'm going to let my son (the gamer) man the remote joy sticks while I guide the oven into position. He's really excited about playing with "heavy equipment". Mrs skreef is going to man the camera. I have a little of finishing stand work to do in the morning then we fire up the truck. Super excited. 6
MacKenzie Posted May 5, 2018 Report Posted May 5, 2018 What excitement, I hope it goes super smoothly. Looking forward to seeing the first fire. 1
Bruce Pearson Posted May 5, 2018 Report Posted May 5, 2018 This is definitely exciting can’t wait to see the pictures of the finished project. I bet your son is really going to be happy operating wireless remote moving an 1800 pound WFO. Looking forward to the photos. Please be extra careful and don’t get hurt 2
Tyrus Posted May 5, 2018 Report Posted May 5, 2018 Hey, look at you,,your almost there. Check the cable or straps two or three times certainly no slips at this point in the game. The stone work and prep looks great too, best of luck
tony b Posted May 5, 2018 Report Posted May 5, 2018 Yep, warn the son that there's no "reset" button on this video game! LOL!! 1 2
ckreef Posted May 5, 2018 Author Report Posted May 5, 2018 Here we go. Very exciting day. Mrs skreef manned the camera. My son worked the boom/crane while I guided it into position. The entire operation went as planned without any issues. The first fire. Once it got going I pushed it to the back. I need to maintain 150* for 5 hours. Should be interesting. It's been a long tiring week but so glad we've started the burn in fires. Next week going to lay the pavers. If I get my act together I might be able to cook a couple of pizzas next weekend 6
Tyrus Posted May 6, 2018 Report Posted May 6, 2018 Great pics, you the Ms's and your son did well. The look is inviting and I'm sure the cooks will be inticing. Cudo's to you and yours the look is fantastic. 1
MacKenzie Posted May 6, 2018 Report Posted May 6, 2018 Awesome, it looks fantastic and there's my fire. That has got to be a relief. 1
Tangles Posted May 6, 2018 Report Posted May 6, 2018 What great pictures. Looks like a fantastic project and I am sure the food will be great. 1
ckreef Posted May 6, 2018 Author Report Posted May 6, 2018 38 minutes ago, Tyrus said: Great pics, you the Ms's and your son did well. The look is inviting and I'm sure the cooks will be inticing. Cudo's to you and yours the look is fantastic. We worked as a well oiled team today. Everyone did great with the job they had. Had my son do everything from turning the truck on, turning on the pto, putting out the outriggers, linking up remote control, using the boom/crane then shutting everything back down. He had fun with it and learned something in the process. 5
