While opening the shipping box first thing I noticed was the quality of the finish, very impressive. I have done several smelts with the furnace and it works very well.
I have a couple of tips for the best results during your first smelt:
* apply an insulation spray on coating to help protect the insulation from spattering material during smelting,
* propane bottles 5 gallon and smaller should be set in a bucket of warm water to minimize the freezing of the propane bottle during long smelts.