Hi Jason,
Man that looks like a neat contraption on wheels. Hope it works, as you say, and probably would lead you to more advanced devices as you work with it and gain more experience. Never did lost wax melting of bronze or any other metal, but I remember that when young, I melted lead in a can, and for some reason (probably water, oil, or some other contaminant) the thing blew up and splatter molten lead all over the stove and my chest. Luck was on my side as I did not get a drop over my face... this a good one for that "Stupid" list of yours. I`m sure you`re aware of risks involved in metal casting, so be extra careful, and please share some of your work, whatever comes out, is interesting to see how things progress. nelson.