Large Smelting Mold--Refrigerant Can???

[gbrown]

Hey people. Got a question that I'm sure the collective knowledge of this forum can answer. I am thinking about a large smelting pot--100# or so. I have a large, green refrigerant can that A/C people use to charge/recharge units. It was used as a compressed air tank. It seems to be of heavy steel. Would this make a good smelting pot if cut off about midway or maybe a little up? I've got burners that can heat it. The bottom has a round ring with spot welds attaching it to the bottom of the can. I'm pretty sure these can withstand the heat of my burners. Thanks for any input, Glenn

[letsmeltlead2693]

Yep, it should work, go for it.

[10 ga]

zactly what I use. I cut mine as high up as straight side and then flared the top piece and use it as a top to save heat and keep the tinsel fairy away, she hasn't visited yet but... Just make sure it is steady on the burner. I can get more than 1 whole 5 gal bucket of coww in at one smelt. Not heavy as some smelters but was really cheap, well it was free, and I have another one for another smelter when that one dies. Best, 10 ga

[gbrown]

Thanks people, that's the information I was looking for.