1889 Welch & Lawson Engine

[Tom T]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Impressive work!

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

Dave

 

[Tom T]

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]

Tom T
I have over the year’s 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]

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]

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]

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

 

[metalmad]

Wow
totally fantastic
Pete :bow:

 

[Deanofid]

Beautiful work already, Tom.

 

[Tom T]

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

 

[checkedout]

Tom...

Simply amazing.

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

~ co

 

[Brian Rupnow]

Very impressive fabrication.---Brian

 

[4156df]

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]

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]

Very nice work Tom.

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

 

[b.lindsey]

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