16KG Propane Melting Furnace for Aluminum, Gold, Silver, Copper - Dual Burner 200,000 BTU High Efficiency Foundry Kit with 16KG & 6KG Crucibles, Metal Clip Tongs for Casting Jewelry & DIY

I saw someone's opinion about the lid not staying down, so I added a latch. It works well, plus if I store my crucible inside, there's less chance of it falling out if the smelter gets tipped over. I've tried melting some pop cans for starters... But I think I'm too new at this smelting and could use more tips. I couldn't get the cans to become completely liquid. It may have had too much contaminant from the coating on the cans. Not knowing much then... I put too much heat and melted the iron fittings at the end of the burners... Good thing they're designed to be replaceable. I do agree that the gloves are too thin, but at least you get something to use. The tongs are fine for picking up the crucible, but it'd be nice to get something else that can cup the crucible better later on. And per another opinion I read about the paint coming off... Nope it holds up well. Either way if it did, go put some more on and quit being a princess. I'm glad I purchased this furnace over the other ones I've seen on Amazon, and it works fairly well to me. If it can melt those iron pipe fittings, I suppose it can do more than cans. I'll give it a shot later with more materials laying around.

It is a good furnace. I love it except it takes a while to melt copper if you use the 16 KG crucible and if you do use that one for copper, I say you let it heat up first and then add the copper but it’s a great furnace I love it i’ve melted copper, aluminum, and brass and it’s worked flawlessly

The threads did not line up I tried to email and never got a response there was no number to call so I wrote a review on Amazon and the responded right away I just wanted a new part thought I would have to return the whole burner not be able to use disappointing because it was a gift I finely was able to reach them and the did send a replacement part I was totally thankful

My burner arrived with some damages from shipping (which I had repaired myself). I had posted a review that explained the situation, and within hours the seller contacted me. We discussed the situation and the seller has claimed that they will do their best to make packaging better to prevent this in the future. I believe them. They went above and beyond to make this right for me. This is a simple product to assemble. Very basic design, I feel it is a good beginner design.

More than happy with this.

Used once and the flame extension tubes melted before the material in the crusible.

This is very cheaply made and not to the best quality. The layer of insulation in the lid never is adhered at all and falls down when shut. The lid doesnt close all the way nothing to help hold it closed. The crucible is a great big size but you have no way of pouring it with what is provided, you can barely fit the crucible inside with both burner heads sticking in the way. The paint instantly burned off the lid first time it was lit. The gloves broke down super quick and easily caught fire and only proteced from head for a few seconds. I would buy a cheaper one or make my own if i had it to do again. Not worth the money.

Have yet to melt in this, as it was shipped with a few missing parts. One quick email to the manufacturer and the parts that were lacking are being shipped to my door.

Waiting for better weather so I can try it out, Can't melt indoors without exhaust fan.