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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals => Topic started by: Jim on March 23, 2026, 11:33:32 pm

Title: Re: Permanent Everlasting Wick Material
Post by: Stoker on March 24, 2026, 08:14:06 am

Tightly rolled up brass or stainless fine mesh screen works well too, or most anything else that doesn't burn but can provide capillary wicking action for low viscosity liquids.

The fiberglass wood stove door seal "rope" that you are showing there Jim, is very likely the easiest to source and best priced of the available options, and as you say, it's a lifetime's supply for not much outlay!

Title: Re: Permanent Everlasting Wick Material
Post by: Jim on March 23, 2026, 11:34:08 pm

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Title: Permanent Everlasting Wick Material
Post by: Jim on March 23, 2026, 11:33:32 pm

Permanent Everlasting Wick Material

This is what I use, its 28mm thick and it's easy to unwind and pull strands out for wick material.

It works fantastic and a metre will be a lifetime supply.


https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/355060056261?var=624327423896

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