Need to upgrade kettle inputs...?

Ok so, splittling my AG batches into two pots is for the birds, but hey I'm just ramping up. Anyways, I need to get a solitary large kettle. My kitchen is currently the only suitable place to set up, but it is not too bad because I have a pretty high btu propane stove which has been doing a fairly good job of producing a nice rolling boil. So from what I have read 8 gallons is the bare minimum size (7.5 just seems really tight for higher gravity 5 gallon batches). And 10 to 11 seems large, but gives some headroom. So suggestions on where to get one from? I saw Northern Brewer has those Italian kettles but I am not certain as to the build quality, they seem to indicate it is made from sheets and welded vs. pressed? One other question, how important is a thick bottom? Anyone using thinner metal (sans thermal core) having trouble with scorching? I hate going midway with anything (I prefer to do things right from the get-go) but in this case I need some form of intermediary brew pot until some day when I have some more space set up. Thanks all!

Any chance of getting a keg, they are very thick compared to pots.

It'll be to hight to sit on the stove but you could cut it down.

orfy said:

Any chance of getting a keg, they are very thick compared to pots.

It'll be to hight to sit on the stove but you could cut it down.

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Well that is my other predicament, which you reminded me of. I really don't have any metal working tools. No torches, plasma cutters, saws to do the trick. The experience I do have, but unfortunately I am quite limited on large/specialized tools. Thanks for the suggestion though

what do you guys think of this:

http://www.brew-4-less.com/

I just came across it. I am emailing the seller about details, although it looks like a non-clad bottom. I guess I should add, currently I mash in a cooler. I wouldn't have an immediate need for the spigot or thermometer really for the time being, but it would offer flexibility in the future.