A Magnificently Neglected Roaster

We're restoring a 1950 roaster that has been neglected for many years.

It has great bones and we're happy it came apart without too much wrestling.

Poor thing endured a fire at some point - usually a symptom of a larger maintenance problem.

Dis-assembly revealed massive build-up of chaff and debris. Here's a closeup of the funk that was obstructing airflow.

See for yourself just how dire the situation had become.