Jalan43, first great looking stuffer......I really love the vintage stuffer........I would not sand blast it, sandblasting can be pretty harsh on the base material. Maybe look at soda blasting or some type of shell would be gentle enough so it will not damage the stuffer. I was thinking about the liner, what if you were to modify a food grade bucket to fit. Weather you can find one and just cut the rim off or if you have to cut the rim and bottom off and slit the side so it will overlap and slid into the stuffer ??? The last thought was, if you know someone or have a sheet metal shop near by, have them fabricate you one from stainless ….I could do it, but without having the stuffer it would be difficult. For someone that can take good measurements it shouldn’t be a problem……..