Thanks a million, Josh! The angle was perfect, I chopped 5/8" off, broke the edges and polished it. It works just like planned. The acetylene got it so hot a couple taps with a carpenter's hammer was all the persuading it needed - that shit is nuclear hot! Sorry to hear about your pup. If you're anything like me you'll be sad forever. Let us know when you get another Golden - can't wait to meet 'em.