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Backyard Clay Cob Oven Update

May 27, 2014 @ 18:30 By Gavin Webber 7 Comments

Due to popular demand and many requests, I took the opportunity to record some new footage of my backyard clay cob oven, highlighting how well it has held up during the two and a half years that it has been used in anger.

Yes dear green readers, a new clay oven video!

backyard clay cob oven

I talk about the outer layer of cement render, lack of expansion, and superficial cracking.  I also show the inside cracks that have appeared in the first layer.

Other than those few things, it has held up very well, and still going strong. We use it about 7 times a year (not in summer), so it gets a decent workout. I also show the basics of fire management when preparing for cooking, and the production line method that I use for cooking large quantities of food.

So to that end, please join me by viewing this update for my backyard clay cob oven.  The video runs for just over 5 minutes.

If you are after detailed instructions about how to build this style of cob oven then click through to https://www.greeningofgavin.com/clay-oven. However, if you have any easy questions, feel free to leave a comment and I will try my best to answer them.

 

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About Gavin Webber

Gavin Webber's daily goal is to live a more sustainable lifestyle, in an effort to reduce his family's environmental footprint so we can all make a difference for our children & future generations to come.

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Comments

  1. Lynda says

    May 27, 2014 at 18:59

    No Video Gav!

    Reply
    • Gavin Webber says

      May 27, 2014 at 21:48

      Sorry, my bad. Getting used to new iPad wordpress editor.

      Gav x

      Reply
      • Lynda says

        May 27, 2014 at 23:11

        I make so many typos when i use pad. Takes some getting use to. I love tending a fire as well.

  2. Bryan Gifford says

    May 27, 2014 at 21:02

    you can see it on his You Tube page, I am sure he will update the post later.
    https://www.youtube.com/user/greeningofgavin?sub_confirmation=1

    Reply
    • Gavin Webber says

      May 27, 2014 at 21:51

      Cheers Bryan. All fixed now. Thanks for supplying the link to my youtube channel. Greatly appreciated.

      Gav

      Reply
      • Bryan Gifford says

        May 28, 2014 at 02:49

        I suppose now is my turn to shake my fist … After watching that video, I have proceeded to waste … err, invest, more time watching others. Now I am plotting out the purchase of a Wine Chiller to make a Cheese Cave, and how to build me some molds and presses. I can already see my wise’s eyes rolling. 🙂

        Keep up the good work, it is inspiring!

      • Gavin Webber says

        May 28, 2014 at 09:34

        Cheers mate!

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