I have been able to pick away at the dry stone base the last couple weeks, and I should have it done this weekend if it ever stops raining here! I bet some of you thought this was a lost cause!…I was starting to feel that way myself. At any rate, it is looking pretty good for being made up of mostly scrap stone. That is because that pallet of stone my father brought in, which helped to supplement my sorry pile of junk. Thanks Dad!!
Here is a little preview of the stonework. This is the front of the oven on the right side, and it was taken in the rain yesterday, so it’s a bit blurry. Why put a lousy pic of the stonework on you ask? Well, I’m just happy there is something to show besides work that is going to be torn down, so picture quality took a back seat!!
In the meantime, I would like more readers choice suggestions for topics to post about. Anything you dieing to know? Any burning questions?
lets go man….i want to see this thing!!! I think I’m going to build one…. 🙂
Hahaha Tim. No kidding right? I’m afraid I just haven’t had much time to devote to building the last few months. I should have this drywork done this weekend though, and Ill put a post up as soon as it’s done!
Don’t sweat it Matt — It’s tough to get much done during Jan and Feb. Even in warmer temps like SC you’re still dealing with wetter weather and shorter darker days. Besides, the way I look at it mind, body and soul could all use a bit of R&R from time to time.
Readers choice? Hmmmm, lets see. Let me give it some thought and I’ll get back to you.
Thanks Clark! But I must say, I’m pretty excited…I just topped out the drystone base!!
Awesome Matt! Can’t wait for the next post…
Hey Matt, you did a post on hammers, how bout one on chisels, different hand sets, points benefits of carbide vs cold steel etc..
Good to see some progress on the oven.
Hey Sean thanks! I did a post last year about carbide chisels and their respective uses. But I never compared them with cold chisels…maybe I’ll add that as an edit.
Ok, how about different jointing tools? I guess you do a lot of dry walling which wouldn’t apply.
Hey, good one Sean! You’re right that jointing tools would apply in dry work…..but I do both mortar and dry stonework, so I’ll do my best with a post about jointing tools and trowels.