Not sure of the GMG pizza attachment is an accessory or mod...

[DruB]

My impression so far is that this is a very well-built accessory oven for the price. I paid $140 on Amazon, other grill-top pizza ovens sell for $100-$150 and none of them include a conical base that funnels the heat of a pellet burner directly into the oven.

The base itself is a single unit comprising a pyramidal-shaped cone and a flat plate that acts as the floor of the oven in a permanently welded assembly of very heavy gauge stainless steel. The support tabs are not just short stubs, they extend all the way through the base from front to back adding even more strength to the unit. At the bottom of the funnel is a sliding stainless steel duct with a flange, it serves to take up slack to fit multiple GMG models. I think it can be removed, I'm going to try extending it a few inches with a piece of aluminum dryer duct to close the gap between the pipe and the burn pot on my SmokeFire, though that could interfere with the pellet slide and might not be a good idea.

The heavy steel floor of the oven is what takes the direct heat from the burn pot, acting as a shield for the pizza stone, which itself sits on 4 cast-in feet to create an air gap. In my opinion this is really key to longevity, and I have little concern about the stone lasting a long time.

The dome is formed from a single piece of heavy gauge stainless steel, and includes a stout removable SS handle that can be installed in any orientation or omitted entirely.

The packaging was really well done, unlike some unboxing videos I've seen, there was no styrofoam, instead it uses a clever arrangement of heavy corrugated cardboard that will serve as a convenient and safe way to store the oven when not in use. The box itself has handle cutouts that make it easy to lift and carry (it's heavy!) and the box dimensions are just large enough to pack everything inside without wasting any space.

This looks great! Sorry I’m late to the game. Thinking of getting this, is the stone included in the GMG kit? If not, what size stone are you using?

Thanks

 

[Jayjay1976]

This looks great! Sorry I’m late to the game. Thinking of getting this, is the stone included in the GMG kit? If not, what size stone are you using?

Thanks

Yes, the stone is included. Love this thing, so glad I hadn't already bought an Ooni.

 

[DruB]

Yes, the stone is included. Love this thing, so glad I hadn't already bought an Ooni.

Thanks! Ill add it to the list!

 

[Jayjay1976]

Here are some pics of drilling out the flame shield and final fit-up. I'll test it this week and report back on whether drilling is worth doing.

 

[Bruno]

Here are some pics of drilling out the flame shield and final fit-up. I'll test it this week and report back on whether drilling is worth doing.
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Nice set up!! Love that oven agree 100% on the ooni, I had my eyes on one as well.