1889 Welch & Lawson Engine

Tom T · Nov 20, 2010

Hi I have started my winter project a 1889 Welch & Lawson engine full scale or larger. I am just working from a picture and patent drawings and don't know the real size. I have a nice curved spoked flywheel that needs an engine so I will use it and build the engine to fit it. The fly wheel is 30 inch dia. ;D This engine has flame ignition and a spool intake and carry flame valve. The shape of the engine and the flame ignition will be a good challenge and a lot of fun. Tom

b.lindsey · Nov 20, 2010

That is an ambitious project Tom especially at that size. But beautiful lines to it as well...will be looking forward to your progress on this one.

Bill

cfellows · Nov 20, 2010

Nice looking engine. Remarkable resemblance to Phil Duclos's Victorian engine. You could probably follow Phil's plans and alter whatever exterior part you want to more closely match the Welch & Lawson, although I'm hard pressed to see much difference.

Here's the build thread for Cedge's version of the Victorian...

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=4922.15

Chuck

Tom T · Nov 21, 2010

Thank you bill, Pat, Chuck.
Chuck the link was great its going to be hard to top Steve's work thats one fine engine.
I have started building parts for this engine. Here are some pictures of the progress.

Here is the stock that makes up the bottom of the crank case.

a little welding.

and a little turning.

a little lay out work.

Tom T · Nov 21, 2010

Here are some more. a little cutting.

a lot of heat and some work with with a hammer

some more welding.

and some more turning.

idahoan · Nov 21, 2010

Impressive work!

I have always admired this engine in Wendell's book. Looking forward to following along with your build.

Dave

Tom T · Nov 23, 2010

Thanks guys. I am trying to build this with what I have laying around so I may have to weld several pieces together to get where I need to be, like in these pictures. Tom

d.bick · Nov 23, 2010

Tom T
I have over the years cut, beaten and welded steel as part of my job and hobby. May I say I'am truly impressed by what you have achieved. Well done. :bow:
Dave Bick U.K.

Powder keg · Nov 23, 2010

Looking great!!! I like to see cut and welded parts. We do some of that where I work. I'll be watching this one close!!!

Tom T · Dec 11, 2010

I got some more done. I cut the window in the side and wrapped it with a 5/16 rod and welded it on. Bored a hole in the back side and welded a sleeve in it and bored it to fit the main bearing and then spent a couple hours grinding and buffing.I also got part of the sub base done and the crankshaft. here are some pictures. Tom

hitandmissman · Dec 11, 2010

Outstanding job you are doing there. And great build pictures, please keep them coming.

metalmad · Dec 11, 2010

Wow
totally fantastic
Pete :bow:

Deanofid · Dec 11, 2010

Beautiful work already, Tom.

Tom T · Dec 13, 2010

Thanks guys. Here is some pictures of part of the base. Tom

checkedout · Dec 13, 2010

Tom...

Simply amazing.

Please keep updating regularly... I am going to LOVE following this build very closely.

~ co

Brian Rupnow · Dec 13, 2010

Very impressive fabrication.---Brian

4156df · Dec 13, 2010

Tom,
Don't know how I missed this build until now, but I assure you I won't miss any more of it. Can't wait to see your engine come together.
Dennis

Tom T · Dec 14, 2010

Thanks. I got some more done on the base its just tack together. I am thinking about rounding over the edges or something. Tom

kustomkb · Dec 14, 2010

Very nice work Tom.

You're going to have to slow down, winter hasn't even officially started yet!

b.lindsey · Dec 18, 2010

Wow Tom...you have made some very very impressive progress on this project. Great documentation also. I am enjoying watching this one and what you are able to do with your welding skills.

Bill

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