Author Topic: Did anybody see this the other day?  (read 31,877 times)

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The discussion revolves around a DIY project to build a tandoor oven, inspired by a video shared in the first post. Participants express enthusiasm for the project, share their construction techniques, and discuss potential challenges, such as cracking due to thermal expansion and moisture ingress. One user shares their experience with the initial firing of their tandoor, noting that while the results were not perfect, they learned valuable lessons for future attempts. Overall, the community appears supportive and engaged in the DIY tandoor project, with several members actively working on their builds.

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Offline Peripatetic Phil

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Re: Did anybody see this the other day?
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2014, 05:20 PM »
Well, I guess someone ought to answer :  "No" :)
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Offline Micky Tikka

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Re: Did anybody see this the other day?
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2014, 05:30 PM »
I have now

Offline Gav Iscon

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Re: Did anybody see this the other day?
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2014, 06:46 PM »
Not unlike most of the diy ones on the internet ( I love the beer keg one) and a tandoor in some shape or form is now on the cards for one of my summertime retirement projects.

Offline Invisible Mike

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Re: Did anybody see this the other day?
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2014, 11:44 PM »
I thought it was a nice idea and not too taxing for people like me who are rubbish at DIY. I do wonder how long it would take the plant pot to crack though with all that heat.

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Re: Did anybody see this the other day?
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2014, 11:41 PM »
Yes, Isaw it. I thought it was a great idea. I am going to price everything up and see if it is worth doing.

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Re: Did anybody see this the other day?
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2016, 02:50 PM »

Offline Ghoulie

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Re: Did anybody see this the other day?
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2016, 04:09 PM »
Got my bin (90L - ?16 off ebay) & large flower pot (spare from garden)- making mine shortly.

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Re: Did anybody see this the other day?
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2016, 05:39 PM »
Cut the top off my large flower pot using a diamond tipped tile saw (not having an angle grinder).  Will use a lightweight concrete aggregate for the insulation base using high alumina heat resistant cement - and maybe same for the insulating pot surround within the bin. That's the beauty of being a construction chemicals specialist - I have such stuff to hand foc - collected as and when in my work.  Will use a drill to make side entry hole for air flow.

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Re: Did anybody see this the other day?
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2016, 05:10 PM »
Just ordered the dearest bit of the lot - 5x Im long stainless square tandoori skewers from Spice Kitchen - ?35 (10% discount offer on at mo)