I got an ancient big one from an old guy’s garage sale a few years back, $2. It was his 90 something year old mother’s and she got it in the 30’s or early 40’s. I put a gauge and a lid seal on it and it works great.
I inherited another big one that’s probably from the 60’s when my grandmother passed last year. I haven’t used it as my stove isn’t big enough for both of them. Too bad you’re so far away Jim or I’d make you a gift of one.
Our semi local, 20 miles away but the closest one, Ace hardware carries them and parts such as seals, rattlers, and gauges. Might be worth a look if you have an Ace nearby.
I use a propane burner for mine, do it outside.
