Saturday 10\10 started out chilly again. Most of us came wearing 3 layers so that we could shed them once the sun started to warm the day. We once again had to soak the bricks so that the mortar wouldn’t dry too quickly on the arch. Pulling the bricks out of the water was a little cold when we first got started. Even though we had carefully measured the arch, a little adjusting had to be done to get the bricks to fit correctly. Once the first arch was formed and given a chance to start to dry bricks were added between the smaller arch and the larger ones to bridge the gap. Steve & Jeff did the honors on the small arch and Karen & Deb tried their hand at placing the bricks on the adjoining one. I learned how patient you need to be with the process to make sure the angles are correct and there are no gaps. Once the bricks were placed we mortared across the tops of the bricks to form the bond between the 2 arches. The final project of the day was to build the wood forms around the oven that will hold the concrete when we pour the upper wall and clad around the top of the oven. The concrete will be 6 inches thick around the oven chamber. While we were marking the 6 inch height on the form we had to crawl on top of the arches that were built last week. I was a little concerned to be the one to be on the top of the arch because I didn’t want to be the one to make them fall. My trepidation was for naught as the arches held just fine while we moved around on them. One thing I am learning throughout the process of building the oven is that I need to have a stronger faith. From trusting in my fellow builders and my own skills to trusting that God is with us every step of the way and will help us be his hands and feet I have shown my doubting Thomas side. My fellow builders have been quick to point out that I need to have more faith and I like to think that besides learning new construction skills I am also working on my faith journey. I wouldn’t be able to do it without my fellow work crew members who are there with me every step of the way. We have had many discussions ranging from my doubting faith, to how God will use the oven in our community, and how hunting fits into God’s plan for the world. We have been able to share our time and faith with a few members of the community who have stopped by to chat or to help. Working on the oven has been a blessed experience and I hope that you will consider joining us for a work day.
Tuesday 10/13 we will be starting at 6:30 and we will be cutting the rebar form for the top of the oven and laying the aluminum foil over the oven to form the protective layer between the bricks and the mortar that will surround them.
Saturday 10/17 we will be pouring the mortar for the side walls and cladding the top of the oven with mortar. We will also be staining the wood that we milled in Wisconsin. We will be starting at 8 am and working until 3 or 4. Lunch will be provided so feel free to stop in and help out if you are available.
Tuesday 10/13 we will be starting at 6:30 and we will be cutting the rebar form for the top of the oven and laying the aluminum foil over the oven to form the protective layer between the bricks and the mortar that will surround them.
Saturday 10/17 we will be pouring the mortar for the side walls and cladding the top of the oven with mortar. We will also be staining the wood that we milled in Wisconsin. We will be starting at 8 am and working until 3 or 4. Lunch will be provided so feel free to stop in and help out if you are available.
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