Liehard Rose Engine

waitdrvn · Joined: 01 May 2007 Posts: 468 Location: Gravity, PA

I've put pictures of my Lienhard Rose Engine in the gallery. It's a long story, but it had been left out in the rain by the Howard watch and clock company. After having gone through some hands it made it here where it sat in this condition for about 4 years. It's sister, the straightline engine is still waiting for help.

David Lindow
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David Lindow
527 Gravity Rd.
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570-937-3301

Paul · Joined: 01 May 2007 Posts: 10 Location: Sussex,UK

Congratulations on a scintillating restoration. It looks really well done. A pleasure to see such a thing in this day and age.
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Spike · Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 83 Location: Menlo Park Ca USA

OMG!!! This is so sad to see that tools like that....

So glad you saved it.

Great job!
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Inspector · Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 10:42 am Post subject:

Great restoration! What methods did you use for rust and corrosion removal? Abrasives, chemical / acids, or electrolysis, or other? Thanks.
Pete

waitdrvn · Joined: 01 May 2007 Posts: 468 Location: Gravity, PA

The best thing that I discovered along the journey was Evaporust. It's a great product. It's available at www.orisonmarketing.com or at your local Autozone in small quantities for a larger price. I can't say enough about it.

On top of that I used a lot of wet/dry paper and a lot of elbow grease. The legs and another part had to be welded, and the axle mount for the big wheel/countershaft had to be re-made as it was missing. Fortunately, the piece coming down from the table was there.

I used PB Blaster and Kroil to loosen rusted bolt, and on occassion I still needed the torch. The straightline in the last picture is still waiting for me. I had hoped to do it last summer, but I didn't make it. There just aren't enough hours in my days.

I didn't use electolisis. I'm familiar with it from the clock trade, but I like the Evaporust better. My second best favorite is tea. Before I found Evaporust I used a lot of tea. I boil 4 bags to a quart and let it set overnight, but for the thick rust it's just not enough.

David
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David Lindow
527 Gravity Rd.
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570-937-3301

Derek · Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 22 Location: Weehawken, NJ

David,
Beautiful restoration. I'm trying to find material to replace the leather belting on my Lienhard. Would you mind telling me the material and source you're using? thank you!

waitdrvn · Joined: 01 May 2007 Posts: 468 Location: Gravity, PA

Derek,

I used Roundthane belting because of how it performs. Many prefer leather for obvious reasons, and frankly I find the Roundthane hard to look at. They are both available through McMaster-Carr. The leather is about $2 and the Roundthane is about $2.50.

David
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David Lindow
527 Gravity Rd.
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570-937-3301