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Thanks for that link John! I've Just ordered some. As i've already got some 16mm pyrex test tubes, it looks like the next project's been decided :)

What next? Well probably another Ridders. The problem with going to his site is you think 'Oh! that looks nice to build!', then you look at the next and think 'Oh! that looks nice to build!' and a few minutes later you've got a very long list :) Next will probably be one of those lamina flow...

Aye, there's not enough hours in the day to do all the things I want to, but I guess i've got to wait another 25 years before I can give up the day job :) Anyway I have success again! Turns out the piston is triangular, or at least the piston and cylinder certainly aren't circular. If I rotate...

Typical! Now i've fiddled with it I can't get it to run any more. In the back of my mind I know I really should improving the lapping, but i'm hoping i can get away without that. At the moment it sucks in from the bottom of the flame, so following on from what Marv's said, i'm going to try...

Well my first bit of proper metal bashing from my mid life crisis purchase of a lathe. And it actually runs! Which is a relief! It's yet another Jan ridders flame licker :) I built a different burner after reading bogstandard's comments on here - and I'm still grateful for him pointing me...