Ooni Karu | Koda | Fyra - Rotating Pizza Stone Upgrade - Review

[@stefanfella5736]

Do you have a new link? This old one seems to be expired

[@orryyang8846]

why the youtuber liked the comment but doesn’t reply?

[@stefanfella5736]

@@orryyang8846 beats me 😪

[@orryyang8846]

the list has been removed, where can I buy it?

[@Meza201]

Have you thought about giving it a good spin and seeing if the pizza keeps spinning long enough for the whole cook?! Also what do you use to starch your baby vests?

[@王朝晖]

If the mass is heavy enough, if you spin it realy fast, yes you can do it. But a motor driven version is easier and better

[@azdragonfruit]

The link is not working for this product

[@JamesWilliams-rt8eo]

Thanks for the video it looks more like a big hassle to try to maneuver that I will stick with the stone that comes with the oven.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for watching!

[@minimainiac1969]

I just fitted a motor driven rotating stone. Heats up evenly and much faster. Best mod by far. 👌

[@TomVoyageuk]

Nice! Does it give a nice even cook too?

[@minimainiac1969]

@@TomVoyageuk yes, perfect. 👍 Great with the sizzler pan too. 😉

[@michaellewis8245]

Good job! Been looking to do the same thing with my Koda are you using a biscotti stone? Did you follow specs on DIY hacks from KZbin?

[@minimainiac1969]

@@michaellewis8245 I'm using a dolce mare ceramic coated stone from amazon in mine.

[@aoaaron6166]

Where did u buy it from?

[@richardbarrett26]

I couldn’t find the contact details for the rotation item. Would you please send it to me. 0:06

[@georgianbroadcaster4700]

Hi. Old link doesn't work. How do I find new listing? Thanks!

[@TomVoyageuk]

I think this product is updated now, try looking on Facebook for a page called Ooni hack, it’s where this one came from

[@SilverShadow2LWB]

Another great video. I like the concept. A real wood fired brick oven has a wide aperture through which to launch the pizza. Since the fire is usually 90 degrees to the pizza, one can easily visualize the cook. A turning peel can easily be inserted with enough lateral space to rotate the pizza. In the modern portable steel ovens, the heat source is usually in the back and the pizza takes the entire width of the stone floor. So one is left to launch and retrieve the pizza straight in and straight out. Many people actually take the pizza out of the oven to turn the dough. Why strive for a 700 to 850 oven temperature if one is going to cool it for 5 seconds every 20 seconds. A turning stone is the perfect way to slightly shift the pizza just to check the edge cook and selectively turn it to whatever side needs a little more heat. Unfortunately on this date, the eBay seller no longer is making the kit. I have tracked down a full size machined "lazy susan" style ring bearing. It should be much more stable since it is at the edges of the stone vs the center. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks again.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for the comment, I agree I loved the concept and if it were a more sturdy unit it would make it a nice little feature, but I like learning to use the turning peel too, it’s just a bit hard with Ooni’s as they’re quite small and not much room to fit in the peel!

[@ronwilhelm2467]

Do you have info on purchasing a lazy Susan?

[@SilverShadow2LWB]

@@ronwilhelm2467 Sorry Ron. Most of the rotating rings use stamped sheet metal as a bearing retainer and do not tolerate the intense heat without warping a little. I've gone over to a central bronze bushing with central post. Unfortunately, it does require a 3/4" hole to be cut out of the central floor of the oven. It does not affect the performance of the oven at all. One can easily put back in the original square pizza stone whenever one wanted to. Traveling is simpler with the standard square stone for my rotating stone does require a mains connection.

[@chrisvernon7608]

Tom I think that looks a bit wobbly and if your are a bit rough with your peel I think it might go for a wander. Talking of ooni hacks whats your thoughts about placing a small usb/rechargeable fan behind the grill on the frya ??? I have seen it done and appears to keep the flame going at a constant burn

[@TomVoyageuk]

Yes it was a bit wobbly, works well if you're gentle though! I think the idea would well with the fan, but I've never tried it personally. Usually if you're oven is facing the correct way to the wind, its will work just fine!

[@teresafields3437]

Great video! I agree with you, I made my first pizza this weekend on the Ooni Karu and it was fun learning how to “spin” the pizza with the pizza peel! I’ve watched a lot of your videos so I felt prepared to take the plunge! Thx

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks so much for the feedback! Im glad you like my videos! How did your first pizza cook go on the Karu??

[@teresafields3437]

@@TomVoyageuk The first one was just ok but I was learning. I had enough dough for 5 pizzas. The second one was better! Third one..I think I got this! Lol Got brave and did breadsticks with 4th dough and the fifth piece of dough was a beautiful pepperoni pizza! Thx again for your knowledge and tips!

[@antoniocastro1891]

Me puedes decir dónde encuentro ese producto giratorio te lo agradecería mucho estupendo video

[@TomVoyageuk]

Sí, si revisas el grupo de Facebook llamado Ooni Hack, puedes encontrarlo allí

[@jayc5325]

Hi Tom, love the channel. I have a question for you regards Onni Fyra (with wood pellets), we have real problems maintaining the temperature and flames! Not sure if I’m over filling or under filling the hopper… Any advice who be very much welcome. Regards J

[@TomVoyageuk]

Hi Jason, Thanks for your comment, and im glad you like the channel! With regards to the Fyra, i have actually never cooked on one. My fired has one which i want to borrow soon to test and review, but i know from what he said there are a couple of tips to help you get the temps hot.... Make sure the oven is facing the direction the wood is blowing, meaning the wind will pass through the back of the oven and up through the chimney, providing good airflow for the pellets. Also, use a blow torch to light up the pellets, and leave them longer than you may think to get the oven really good and hot before cooking on.

[@steven.h0629]

❤ 8:53 spot on.. it's *not* a problem that needed to be solved 👍😎✊

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for watching! If you're experienced with a turning peel its not really required

[@FreedZ]

Great video! For me this mechanism is a totally bad design with its ball bearing beeing loose and the weight of the pizza which is always a bit out of the center makes it rotate to one fixed orientation.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for checking out my video, as this is a relatively old video i think the design has been updated by now, i can see the benefit, but i do like just using a pizza peel

[@equaleyez]

Hi! Great stuff, I prefer this system of the more expensive and awkward automatic rotating system. Unfortunately your Ebay links doesn't seem to work, can we get a fresh link?

[@TomVoyageuk]

Unfortunately i think this product is no longer available. Check out OONI HACK on facebook i think they have an updated product in there.

[@JoseMartinez-ei6tl]

Great video! Also great product, looking to get one for my ooni koda 12 but the link isn’t working. Do you know where I could get it?

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for the comment! Check out a page on Facebook called “ooni hack” that’s where this product is from, they will most likely have an updated version now!

[@klaskristian1]

Very cool! My question is. How does the ball bearing cope with the heat from tho oven?

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for the comment! There is no grease or anything in the ball bearings it’s just metal so can cope with the heat just fine

[@klaskristian1]

@@TomVoyageukAhh ok. But if there is no grease i think they are worn down pretty fast. But maybe that is not a problems with ballbearings for a pizza rotator. I am used to work with ballbaerings for casting reels and those are not comparable.

[@JoseMartinez-ei6tl]

@@klaskristian1 you can always use high temperature grease, specific for cooking machinery

[@rosalindjohnson5679]

I just finished viewing your video and I was wondering how is this device listed on ebay. I went to the link you provided and I haven't a clue. Maybe I missed something.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Sorry the link no longer works, i was sent it from a contact who makes them. If you google Ooni rotating pizza stone you will be likely to find them, There is a FB group also called UUNI HACK, where i originally found my contact to send me this.

[@scottward40]

The links that are provided to find this device are not working. Any other options as to where to find these.

[@TomVoyageuk]

I dont have any other links - sorry!

[@adamellistutorials]

This isn’t on eBay now. Any ideas?

[@TomVoyageuk]

This is quote an old video now, and i believe there has been some revisions since. If you check out the facebook page OONI HACK, this is where you can find up to date info on spinning stones

[@Pennine100]

Please can you confirm where I can buy this from as the link doesn’t take me to the product ?

[@TomVoyageuk]

Sorry I only had that link the company sent me, but if you google roasting pizza stone it’s bound to bring it up

[@MrYobo666]

Up to date link on ebay?

[@TomVoyageuk]

I don't think they see this model any more, check out ooni hack on facebook for up to date model

[@davebennett2482]

grease the bearings in? or does it get too hot?

[@TomVoyageuk]

I would imagine that grease would be messy as the heat would expand the bearings and push the grease out, besides the bearing s on this aren't sealed.

[@OrenNoah]

You're three "oops" were all I needed to hear. (Two for dropping ball bearings and once for the stone self-rotating.)

[@TomVoyageuk]

Haha, yeah nightmare

[@HellNwheels]

Hiya Thanks for video where can i get one of these please 🙏🏽

[@TomVoyageuk]

No problem, it’s quite an old video so there is probably an updated version now, it came from a Facebook page called Ooni hack

[@HellNwheels]

@@TomVoyageuk Thanks for reply Ya i checked that , via the comments on your vid BUT its not saying where to get it oh god i soooo need one of these.. any idea where online Ive been searching everywhere with NO results

[@jet587cat]

I cannot find this on Ebay. Any help would be appreciated.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Have look on facebook for a page called "ooni hack" thats usually where these things are being developed.

[@jet587cat]

@@TomVoyageuk Yes I looked there and most of what I saw didn't make a lot of sense. I sent the guy a message and I'm waiting on his response.

[@stephenjohnson2802]

Can I use soap and water on pizza stone to clean

[@TomVoyageuk]

No I wouldn’t recommend doing that

[@BC-sk6pn]

Looks cool , but the ebay link is dead

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for letting me know mate! I think the product is no longer available because there is a newer version, but if you look on facebook for OONI HACK there should be more info about it now

[@ronwilhelm2467]

Can you send me a link to purchase this. Your current link does not work.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Sorry Ron I don’t have a link any more for this product, it came from the Facebook group Ooni hack, maybe try checking out that page for an updated model?

[@bdizzle4519]

Awesome vids mate thanks for making the effort to make them. Cheers 🇦🇺

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks mate!

[@thaixeon76]

Not surprise nobody ever installed a “Whirley bird” on their roof it’s basically the parts (bearings and all threads rods with couple of nut and washers for balance) inside without the actual “turbine” and the swivel base/neck for proper leveling. LOVE THE IDEA tho

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Do_not_assume]

Please can you review a "lazy Susan" aswell. I think a lazy Susan would work better than this contraption. Also I'm really surprised ooni hasn't developed a rotating pizza stone yet! If you have any contact with them please tell them to get their finger out!

[@TomVoyageuk]

I've not seen a lazy suzan before? is that a company or brand??

[@theresemilad2862]

The rotating pizza stone upgrade is no longer available on EBay. Suggestions?

[@TomVoyageuk]

Im not sure, try looking up OONI HACK group on facebook, they have lots of items there

[@rshutterbug47]

That Was Pretty Neat But It Does Need A Heavier Base & Stronger support Arms, But The Idea Is Awesome & Maybe Later

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah, i agree the idea is great, but these type of products are always being improved, so i think it is probably already in the pipe line! 🤞🏻

[@paula.2422]

That was great...I would have loved to see you just continually turning the pizza until done. Great concept but I think they have more R&D to do before I buy one.

[@cheff8383]

I was thinking the same. Another video?

[@TomVoyageuk]

Yeah thats a good call, This company do a video which has a motorised version that spins continuously.

[@王朝晖]

More advanced rotating kits are on facebook.com/groups/407700617258723

[@wynkindeworde6504]

This rotating device should have been built in as standard, with a handle to turn it. I have only used the same Ooni shown here 5 times and it takes some getting used to, it's a fiddle and in my opinion you get too much harsh wood smoke taste in comparison with a big heavy standard pizza oven... but then I am a pizza snob.

[@TomVoyageuk]

If you’re getting a harsh smoke flavour, you may be putting the pizza on too early. Often when you put wood on it will give of some nasty thick white smoke for a couple of minutes before it properly catches fire and gives of a nice hot flame. I usually wait until the smoke is a clear blue colour, that’s when you know it’s ready. Also make sure you’re wood is seasoned and dry. 👍

[@wynkindeworde6504]

@@TomVoyageuk I don't and my wood is three years dried. Cooking in the flue is the problem in my opinion.

[@TomVoyageuk]

What type of wood are you using?

[@yourmusic6110]

@@TomVoyageuk he is using soft wood likely

[@Thegadget007]

Really good review but just having the bearings loose put me off of even considering getting it.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Yeah I dropped the bearings a couple of times, but looking at the link to the latest version, it seems the issue has been resolved!

[@BeniaminPienkowski]

This link is not working, is it possible to order it in another place?

[@TomVoyageuk]

Yeah, im not sure what happened to the link, but if you search on facebook for 'OONI HACK' you should find the similar product.

[@stuarthammill]

Good balanced review. Loose bbs? Erm no way! Whole thing looks like a hassle. And the potential to ruin a cook.

[@barrelbbqukraine]

Well nice idea we will make the same but with electro rotation. Thanks nice!

[@TomVoyageuk]

Cool, thanks

[@Romuse54]

Where can I buy this ?

[@TomVoyageuk]

There should be a link in the description, but if that doesn't work, then try looking on facebook for a page called "ooni hack" the designer of this piece is posting on there all the time with links to buy

[@katstutrakatsturatorren]

link doesnt work. has this company gone??

[@TomVoyageuk]

I think so yeah, try the facebook group - OONI HACK for updates

[@tecnolatino5552]

The link is not working…

[@TomVoyageuk]

Sorry about that, I think its no longer useable. Try checking out OONI Hack on facebook, thats the page which sell these rotating stones.

[@givemethejob3293]

You have an array of BBQ's have you just put the pizza stone on the BBQ and closed the lid? hundreds of pounds cheaper! no need to turn usually either.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Before my Ooni, i used t make pizza at home in the oven, on the weber charcoal BBQ, on the Weber Gas Bbq and more recently on the Kamado Joe. All worked fine, but non of those can get the stone up to where it needs to be to cook a 60 second pizza. The other issue is non of those methods can achieve a consistent flame rolling over the pizza to cook the toppings. So yes it is cheaper, but the results aren't as good,

[@traceypotts9425]

It's missing ball bearings mate

[@TomVoyageuk]

Im not surprised, i kept dropping them all over the place :)

[@robintaberner]

Got to be honest you’re not selling it to me! Not a fan. Actually the idea is something that appealed to me. But your use of it and the look of the product, definitely made me realise I should stick to the old fashioned method.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Well, my jobs isn't to "sell" it to you, but to give and honest and trustworthy feedback on product. The concept is good, and i can see why people may want to use it, but i like the old way the best too. :)

[@lmphashby]

I would raise the height of the oven. its way to low.

[@TomVoyageuk]

I agree, the new ooni tables are a much more suitable height

[@foxador020]

The idea is to turn the pizza outside the oven to get air under the bottom

[@TomVoyageuk]

I think the idea for this one is to make a more even cook on the crust without the need to turn

[@alvinhang8721]

With my clumsy hands I'm seeing ball bearings flying 🤪

[@TomVoyageuk]

Haha, yeah i had that issue

[@wynkindeworde6504]

We built a rotating pizza oven from an old washing machine, cooking in the flue of a wood fire. I have the same Ooni given as a gift, they are well made but nothing like as good as a well built clay and terracotta oven. But you pays your money and cooking in the flue is cheaper than on wood fired heavy wood ovens.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Yeah the original brick ovens are lovely but they do take their time to properly heat up.

[@robintaberner]

That ‘paddle thing’ is called a peel.

[@csako2668]

Yes, still it is also known as a "Paddle". In fact, a pizzeria near me is named 'The Paddle" I would also think he knows it's more commonly called a peel. I was expecting him to discuss that you might run the risk often enough when launching the pie of missing the stone just right and having your raw pie now hanging on and off the stone wet and lose now in a piping hot oven!

[@TomVoyageuk]

I've heard it called a paddle and peel, perhaps it depends on where in the world you live ??

[@traceypotts9425]

Just spin it let it do it itself that's the whole point

[@yc6683]

Unneeded equipment. What's the hype with having a pizza rotor added to an Ooni pizza oven and wasting money. Just rotate the pizza manually a couple of times inside the oven and it's fun. The pizza in an Ooni oven takes less than 90 seconds to be done. It takes more time to set up the rotator than rotate the pizza manually with a pizza peel.

[@TomVoyageuk]

It was quite unsteady in the oven too, I agree with you, i like to use the turning peel.

[@kennykennington5876]

Not sure this is really solving a problem that actually needed solving! Seems to create more issues than it actually resolves! Also, very expensive for what it actually is! Agree with your comments re ball bearings, and needs some re-design. OONI have been asked about a revolving turntable, and I don't think it is something they are considering. Certainly would not be cutting holes in a product that does the job well without this add-on!! On another channel, an OONI head of engineering discusses this very issue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJLafGqjhJuDd7s

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for watching my video, and thanks for leaving a comment. I think it depends on how easy you find it to take the pizza in and out and give it a turn by hand. This unit is cheaper than the turing peel by ooni, but id agree its not an issue for everyone. The creators of these type of products are constantly looking for ways to improve their products, and hopefully be testing them out we can help them in the research and development. But as for the ball bearings..... yes a fix if definitely required. :)

[@antoniojose1557]

my god u use carbon for the pizza? JESUS

[@TomVoyageuk]

Well, I guess carbon is an element of charcoal and wood??

[@GTE_Channel]

Love the effort of the video, but this does not look like a quality product, at all.

[@ptescreen18]

That is one shitttt design man , loose bearings , wtf 😳

[@TomVoyageuk]

I think the updated model has enclosed bearings

[@Glide-vd5we]

Great idea just poor design.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for the comment! There is room for improvement with this product.

[@klargesagt1729]

Where is the arduino control mechanism? 😅

[@TomVoyageuk]

What is Arduino??

[@klargesagt1729]

@@TomVoyageuk it's a very simple combination between microcontroller an open source softare. So you could create an automatic turning mechanism.