Installation guide

Pompeii Oven Instructions
© Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 58
Appendix 1. Materials and Tools
List
Tools
The prices provided are in US$, and are intended to give
you a general guideline for costs. You will need:
• A circular saw with three blades: general-purpose
wood, metal ($5) and diamond masonry ($20). The
diamond masonry blade costs more, but last longer
and cuts quickly.
• A hammer (preferably with a shock-reducing grip)
• A rubber mallet (preferably the “non-rebound” type).
• 2'-3' level. A long level is worth is it. You can find a
long, inexpensive aluminum level at Home Depot if
you do not already have one.
• Grinder (optional). You can use the grinder to cut
rebar, wire, and concrete block. An inexpensive one
will cost about $25, and will save you time from not
having to frequently change blades on your circular
saw.
• A chalk line (<$10).
• A builder’s pencil.
• A 1/4"x1/4" notched tile trowel for setting the cooking
floor.
• Goggles and a dust mask
• A mixing tub (<$15)
• A hoe for mixing (<$10 for a cheap one, $20 for a
good one. Many builders buy the real cheap ones,
and toss them after the project is over).
• A square-edged transfer shovel ($20).
• A tamper ($20 or build one from a square of plywood
and a 2x4).
• Concrete mixer (optional). Rent one from Home
Depot.
• Tile saw (optional). You can get by with a diamond
blade and a circular saw. If you plan on using
complicated tile, brick or stone trim or finish, you can
either rent a tile saw, or purchase a small, but
functional unit from Home Depot for less than $100.
• A bucket, scrub brush and sponge for clean up.
• Ratcheting cargo straps (optional). About $10 at Wal-
Mart. Used to hold the hearth form when your pour
your concrete.
• A garden sprayer to keep your masonry damp.
Material List 42" Oven
80" x 94" Foundation
(46) 80lb bags of Ready-Mix concrete
(8) 10' lengths of 1/2" rebar, four cut to 80"; four cut to 94"
(4) 2"x6"x8' studs for framing, two cut to 83"; two cut to 94"
(48) sq ft of wire mesh
(12) rebar stand-offs
(104) sq ft of 6 mil plastic sheeting
Handful of plastic zip-ties, or ball of tie wire
1/2 cu yd of gravel
(1) box 2 1/2" framing nails
72" x 84 " Block Stand
(63) 8x8x16 blocks, 12 of which are cut to 8x8x12
(10) 8x8x8 blocks
(3) 10' pieces of 1/2" rebar, each cut into three 40"
sections to fill nine block cores
(14) 80lb bags concrete for filling every other core
(2) 1.5"x1.5"x56" angle iron (for front span)
(3) 60lb bags mortar (to level first course of blocks, if
needed)
Insulating Hearth
(2) 4'x'8x3/4" sheets of plywood or particle board
(4) 2"x4"x8' wood studs
(4) 2"x6"x8' wood studs
(1) box shims (or make your own from scrap wood)
The rest of the 2 1/2" framing nails
(12) 10' pieces of 1/2" rebar, (6) cut to 72"; (6) cut to 84"
(30) 80lb bags of pre-mixed concrete
Either, (2-3) 4cu ft bags of vermiculite or perlite
(2) 90lb bag of Portland cement
Or, (4) 24”x36”x2” SuperIsol panels