or space requirements. We do not describe a small
30"-32" oven, because while you can readily build an oven
this size, the additional cost and effort of building the
larger 36" are not great, and we think you will appreciate
having the extra space. The 42" brick oven is large
enough for a majority of home cooking requirements, so
we do not describe a larger oven.
If you have the space and budget, we recommend building
the 42” oven. The larger oven gives you the most flexibility,
can be easier to use, and does not stop you from cooking
smaller amounts of food. Remember that while you can
cook less in a larger oven, you cannot cook more in a
smaller oven.
Getting Started
We recommend that you join the Forno Bravo Forum
(
http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/
), our online user group,
before you start your project. The community can answer
your questions and try to help you get off on the right foot.
One of the great powers of the Internet is that it enables
everyone to share ideas, so that others can gain from your
experience, and you can learn from experienced builders.
Take lots of pictures, and when your oven is completed,
please forward them to us so that we can post them to the
site. Use of the plans is widely encouraged, so tell your
friends.
One Last Note
Please take a moment to read all of the instructions, and
look at all of the photographs, before embarking on the
Pompeii Oven project. It is not for everyone. The project
can be challenging, and requires time, patience, and
muscle power.
Our goal is to bring the pleasure of wood-fired cooking to
everyone, and there are a number of ways that we can
help make that happen. If it appears that the Pompeii
Oven project might be beyond your skill set, or available
time, contact us regarding a traditional modular oven kit.
Good luck with your project!.
Build!, Cook! Enjoy!
Forno Bravo, LLC
Pompeii Oven Instructions
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