1889 Welch & Lawson Engine

[compspecial]

What a brilliant idea using halved pipe for an elegantly curved base. By the way, does the welch and lawson have any connection to the modern kirby lawson? or is that lauson?

 

[Tom T]

Thanks guys. I do appreciate your support.
Kustumkb If I get this done before winter is over I plain on just setting in front of the fireplace with my comp. and watch you guys build. ;D
Compspecial Lawson and Lauson was two different company's. There is little known of Samuel Lawson after 1900.
Here is some pictures of the outer crankshaft support.

 

[1hand]

I wish I could in-vision making parts like you do! Really remarkable truly.

Matt

 

[coopertje]

Hi Tom. You must have a good saw in your shop ;D

Truly impressive work you are showing, it's a great build 2 follow. It will be a beauty!

Regards Jeroen

 

[Tom T]

Thanks Matt, Jeroen
Jeroen I have a 1316 swivel Wellsaw that is a pleasure to use.I have never regretted buying it.
Work has pick up and slowed the work on this engine but I have managed to get a little done.

 

[rake60]

Looking GREAT Tom!

Rick

 

[rustranch]

Is is another of your built up flywheel designs. If so could you share a couple of pictures. WOW looking good.

 

[Tom T]

Thanks Rick and Rustranch
The flywheel is the real deal. I found it at a gas engine show and had to have it.It is cast iron and weighs 124 lbs. 30 inch dia.

 

[coopertje]

Really nice work Tom! I did not realize the engine would be so big! Think my wife will be very unhappy if I try to put this kind of scale models in our livingroom ;D

Regards Jeroen

 

[Tom T]

The weather got bad and work slowed up so I'm back to work on this engine. Here is a picture of the parts that make up the cylinder.The liner is welded to the head then the water jacket is slid over it and welded to the head and the coolent in and out bosses are welded to the outside of the water jacket

after the welding

after turning and grinding

 

[cfellows]

Gotta say, Tom. It would be hard to top your ambition and raw skill. Hat's off to ya, man!

Chuck

 

[compspecial]

Tom , I must say you are an absolute wizard with metal!
Stew.

 

[b.lindsey]

Truly amazing welding and finishing skills Tom. The flywheel seems a perfect fit too in size and design.

Bill

 

[coopertje]

Just perfect Tom! :bow: :bow:

Your local grindingdisk supplier must be a happy man :big:

Looking forward to new posts!

Regards Jeroen

 

[Tom T]

Thanks guys
Here is some more pictures. The first one shows the parts that will have the valve in them for the carry flame and the fuel & air intake.

The valve housing asymbled.

Standing over 4 foot tall.

 

[Tom T]

Hi guys. Just an up date. I have most of the parts rough built and now its time to disassemble it and finish the parts. I am going to build a cart to mount it on and assemble it on it. Here is some pictures of what it looks like now. Tom

 

[b.lindsey]

Thanks for the update Tom. Still amazing work! Do you have any idea of its final weight yet?

Regards,
Bill

 

[Tom T]

Bill I have it all apart now so I weighed the parts and it came to 365 lbs. : Tom

 

[metalmad]

Hi Tom
I love it
its unique and lovely
Pete

 

[b.lindsey]

Hmmmmm....I agree, a cart is definitely in order

Bill