Pretty well so far. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I packed it fully with charcoal adn burned that to ash four times when I got started, and I've used it a few times since then. Biggest thing I've seen is a slight warping on the long sides, but nothing major- the lid still goes on and off easily. I imagine that rust might be a problem over time, as I kill it by adding some water and dropping the lid, then letting it cool until I can hold it in my hand (not by the handle, but resting in my hand) before I stuff it back in my trunk.

The only thing I did do was add add a couple of pipe nipples and an angle to make a "snorkle" to get air into the underside of the coals. I could have drilled holes, but I didn't want to do that so that I could have everything be fully contained.

The gasket I figure might burn out over time, but if the can is in good shape at that time, it will be repainted and used for tool storage or something, if I don't use it for an oven. IIRC, Lofty Wiseman recommends ammo cans as part of a clay oven, so I figure it has to be rugged enough to last.