Insulation

I can't seem to find a picture of the insulation before I applied the first layer of Satanite Refractory Cement.

Basically I cut one piece that would fit tightly into the can all the way around. I then cut another smaller piece and pushed that up against the top to help insulate better.

So, the top has 2 layers of insulWool and the bottom has 1 layer.You can just make out the insulation if you look into the mouth.



Since I want to use the bottom of the Paint can for the front, i had to cut the opening.



Mouth

I eyeballed with the help of a ruler where the mouth needed to be.

Using a utility knife I scored along the mark 3 - 4 times. I then put the tip on it and smacked the end of the utility knife and it went through no problem. I continued to cut the mouth out.



The Front door

I made the front door with some remaining insulwool and two more pieces from some old hanging file folders.

I separated the sides and slid the metal feet in. I then used some brad nails pushed through the insulwool to keep the feet from slipping out the sides.



Torch Hole

I then drilled a hole into the side of the can just a little bigger than the tip of my torch, I angled the hole so the flame would hit the top at a slight angle and swirl around. There are MANY MANY discussions about the best location for the flame but this is what I decided on.