Jeff, what is it about that pot that makes it worth the bother? If it's a regular ol pot I have several I'll trade u for some other junk. Pot metal: Crumbles when heated - I took a piece off my ancient band saw,; the upper wheel guide to be tig welded - crumbled - the guy made another of steel. He lost his butt on the deal but I appreciated his ethics & sent him spme decent business...