January 14, 2004
Ron,

I received the drum and I am impressed the way you have made it.  People tease me that I over build when I make anything, but there is no substitute for strength and quality.  I can see how the drum will last forever, great work.   I haven’t roasted coffee in it yet, but I did the initial burn.  I have a small BBQ, but the heat quickly climbed to 500 degrees and then slowly up to the 600-degree range, way more then I had expected or need.  I am looking forward to roasting. Feel free to use my comment on your web site.

Sincerely,
Bob Wuest #44