here is mine so far:

still awaiting variac, need to add grounding plug and thermal fuse. Also might buff the finish(its flat already though...) and re-do insulation.

Thanks so much jin! great guide!
p.s. rockdude:
http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant...253&top_cat=87
go to bottum and type in 2" for length... should be 13/14$


Regards