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May 9, 2010 - 12:08pm
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WFO construction questions

Hi All,


I am one afternoon away from completing the foundation for my WFO.  I am using Kiko Denzer's book and had a couple questions about construction that you will likely be able to answer from experience:


 


1.  Heat sink/oven floor:  I saw some people discussing the use of clay as a heat sink beneath a brick floor.  Kiko's book talks about using 4 inches of sand.  Any opinions on which might work better?  I have the materials to do either one.


2.  Door width: The plans in Kiko's book show a door that is three bricks wide or about 12".  That's not very wide to fit a peel or large loaf through that hole.  Is that an accurate/adequate width or what have you experienced?  I'd like a wider door but not necessarily a much bigger oven.  What do people think?


Thanks for your help!  I can't wait to fire it up when it is finished!


dsoleil


 


 


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