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The oven itself (hearth)

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Last modified on: January 21^th 2020

Overview

The main part of the oven (the hearth) as sold by the producer ("Fayol" company) consists of 9 slabs (to form the sole) and the curved sections which make up the domed oven, plus a keystone which fits in the top.

Assembling the oven

As shown in the instruction booklet	What we actually did
The kit as sent by Fayol company: Sections of oven and sole (500 kg) 500 kg refractory sand (or white grog), called "chamotte" in French, which needs to be ordered in addition. Various accessories Make sure you check all parts after delivery.



	Pieces do not fit together as perfectly as the diagram might suggest, it's still masonry work to cope with all the uneven edges and small defects.
We had problems with a few arch sections, there were some gaps. If it happens to you, don't worry as these gaps will be filled later with cement.



	We needed to use pieces of wood to block the whole structure during assembly. We could then push on them to adjust the shape where necessary (see photo of stage 5).
	For that you can use some of the paper used for packing oven sections.
	We did as the book said...
	Be careful, this proportion of water/cement is very liquid. If you have a large gap between two sections, the cement can fall through.
To prevent this, we put pieces of carboard held in place with bits of wood inside the oven.

	You shoud protect the oven from rain, but leaving air to circulate around it (no plastic sheet immediately over) while it dries out. The oven itself is completed. > Next: Oven housing. < Preceding: Foundations.

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