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You definitely want the chimney at the front to reach 400/500 degrees. Do you also have the lid to close it? That usually helps it getting evenly to the right temperature (and typically has the thermometer mounted on @inchpincher )
It looks amazing tho! When's the pizza party? I worked as a pizza baker for 7 yrs in my earlier life, I can help! :)
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Found this sketch that explains why the chimney is at the front. Also when you first light the fire you start it at the front directly under the flue so get a good draw going and the fire starts quickly. You then move it back as you add more fuel. Also I've made a door that fits inside the arch beyond the chimney. When this is in place you have an "airtight" oven, which is needed for baking bread.
