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    Graphite Rod in Oz

    Hi all, Now that my flame eater is up and running, I was hoping to give either a stirling or lamina flow engine a go. It seems that graphite rod is the way to go for the pistons. Does anyone know of a supplier in Australia? preferably in Sydney. All my searches keep directing me to fishing...
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    Powdered Graphite?

    In a number of other posts I have seen powdered graphite recommended for lubricating flame lickers. I am hoping someone can tell me where it would be available in Australia? Or is it possible to use the 'lead' from a good quality artists pencil, maybe a 12B as that would have less binding agent...
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    My First Build! - it's alive!

    Hi all First post and first build all in one! I work as a machinist and in my spare time usually make wooden puzzles, hence the username. I have decided to try my hand at a vacuum engine and having found some metric plans, have made a start. Hopefully posting here will keep the momentum up. I...
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