Making a door for the oven. How do I go about it?

[Campbelden]

I'm building a homebrew cast-dome oven and looking at door construction and design. I will build into the cast a reveal to allow a door to go in at the entrance to the oven which will separate off the flue from the oven, with the aim of retaining heat for longer cooking.

For the door, I'm working around the concept of cutting stainless or mild steel panels to form the door. I'll build in some insulation to go in between an inner and outer steel panel. Does this sound workable? What could the insulation be ...maybe a Vermicrete mix as I have the materials? I've seen some doors with a steel inner panel and a thick piece of wood on the outer side. I've got some nice block-oak from a kitchen worktop which could be cut to size ...but won't it get to combustible temperatures?


Any advice or experience would be great!

[Grandfit]

Using stainless or mild steel panels for the door is a good choice as they can handle high temperatures and are durable. Stainless steel is preferred due to its corrosion resistance.

[Richcoop]

It's been two years since you posted your question about making a door for your homebrew cast-dome oven, I hope your project has progressed successfully. Custom oven door construction can be a rewarding endeavor.

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Whether your oven door is complete or a work in progress, I wish you continued success in your culinary adventures!