First tentative steps toward pizza

[theboycalledleaf]

Okay, I was given an 18 inch performer with a broken shelf / tray. I removed the broken tray, welded some flat bar to the tubular frame and mounted some wood to make a custom shelf.
I also made the lid cut mod as it was a freebie and fixed the grill to the lid to raise the height of the pizza stone.
I used a chimney of charcoal to get things going and added firewood from my log store to raise the temperature. I think I put my homemade dough and sauce pizza on too soon as it was way too smokey. We ate a good portion though.
As a first time experiment, it worked. The dough rose, the bottom cooked and the crust charred.  Next time, wait longer for the smoke to die down and a less thin sauce.
The point is, it worked!!! The principle is there, it just needs tuning. As a project, I loved making it, especially as I'm a novice to welding too.

[MikeRocksTheRed]

Sounds cool!  Got any pics to share?  Pizza does take a few cooks or more to really dial in.  It's a fun hobby!

[theboycalledleaf]

I cooked in the dark with a head torch. No pizza pic's but I'll post one of my weber pizza mod when it's daylight. Maybe that's why it was a semi success? Daylight is over rated!

[varekai]

Cant wait to see some pics.... pizzas are fun to make.  GOOD JOB!!!

[Travis]

Sounds great! Post some pics so we can see this custom cooker!


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[theboycalledleaf]

Finally the clocks have changed and I've had some time to play in daylight with the 18 inch pizza oven.

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[theboycalledleaf]

Less smokey, but now need more heat. It takes some dialing in but I'm happy to experiment!

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[varekai]

Looks like your doing alright!!  Love your table, looks great.

[JEBIV]

love that table mod

[jdefran]

Cool setup and nice work! For increased heat you can widen the intake slots on the bowl; you'd still be able to use the ash sweeper in that case. Maybe opening the top vent would create better draft and hotter fire as well.

[Davescprktl]

Looks good to me.  Nice table!