Office of Steam Forum for Model & Toy Steam Gas & Hot Air Engines

I didn't think of adding any water to my denatured alcohol.  That's a interesting tip.

When I looked at the seam under my magnifying glass, perhaps there used to be some sealer between the top/bottom when they crimped it?  Or it is some interesting sand like colored dirt in the seam.  I think I am going to use a toothpick to lay some superglue all around the seam.