Originally Posted by GypsmJim

I do have an old Coleman white gas stove. As I recall, it doesn't have a very tall flame. Is that hot enough to do the job?

Secondly, are those single burner stoves that mount on top of a 20# tank sturdy enough to hold a lead pot with all the weight of lead?

Finally, I've checked with local stores and nobody carries cast iron pots. I've seen them on e-bay, but where would one find one locally? (e.g., is there a chain store I'd be best to look at?)