Wilesco factory

[Andy StopfordParticipant @andystopford50521]

Quite interesting little film about Wilesco's production process:

As a small boy I lusted after a Wilesco traction engine, but they were well outside my price range. I settled for a Mamod which was good fun, but I always felt the oscillating cylinder was a bit naff – I see from the film that Wilescos used a spool valve. German high tech indeed.

[Andy StopfordParticipant @andystopford50521]

[Grindstone CowboyParticipant @grindstonecowboy]

Very interesting, thanks. I was in the Mamod camp too.

Rob

[BazParticipant @baz89810]

I always wanted a Wilesco, had to make do with a Mamod Traction engine and a twin cylinder stationary engine.

Edited By Baz on 26/12/2022 21:09:26

[HopperParticipant @hopper]

Great video.Thanks for posting.

Interesting jig mounted on a turntable for soldering the end in the boiler at about the 4.00 mark, might have some application in the home workshop. They make it look so easy!

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