I posted the Newbie with sugaring bug post a month ago and thought I’d post my progress under a new subject line. Thanks to all who replied with their experiences. I started with a 55 gallon galvanized barrel that used to be used for syrup storage and a VT Sapling 20x30 two baffle flat SS pan. I hadn’t done much metal fabrication in the past but have done some home and furniture construction so working with metal was new to me. This is a no weld build since I don’t weld. I used a jigsaw with metal cutting blade to cut out the pan hole, door hole and stack hole. I used 3/4” angle iron as pan rails, fastened with SS self tappping #10 screws. I used the barrel stove kit for the door and legs and I built a simple black locust skid. I ordered 1x3 arch board and 8’x2’x1” arch insulation from Bascom. I used the archboard to “frame” the shelf and insulated the arch interior. I firebricked with split brick over the insulation. The 2” bung hole is on the bottom which will become the AUF inlet. I used an old gas grill grate to support the wood and distribute the AUF to the firebox. I still need to work out the AUF but I have an 80 CFM fart fan from HD. I’m off to CDL in St. Albans VT for 3/16” tubing supplies tomorrow. I need to run 1,600’ along 66’ of roadside drop to pick up 25 trees, 12” diameter average and about 30 taps. Ive got 4 55 gallon drums for storage. More later.