JW Engineering, Camborne

03/02/2026

Removal of modern decorative gates situated at the entrance to Polstrong Manor House, Camborne.

The gates were damaged beyond repair after being struck by, what was thought to be, a large agricultural vehicle. The gates and associated decorative ironwork were relatively recent additions to the property (approximately 25 years old) and the scrap steel weighed ¾ ton.

03/02/2026

The completed restoration of the Oatey and Martyn Cornish Range.

08/12/2025

The cylinder oiler of the 1840 beam engine at Levant Mine required repair. The oiler is mounted on the cylinder head of the engine and dates back to when the engine was built.

The problem was the thread in the cast iron ball had stripped. We could not alter the thread on the wrought iron rod because it dates from 1840 and is a pre Whitworth thread.

The large thread is 9/16 by 11 TPI and the small thread is 15/32
by 12 TPI. We drilled and tapped the end of the wrought iron rod M8 diameter, Tig welded a short length of studding into the hole and then drilled and tapped the cast iron ball, therefore preserving the original thread.

08/12/2025

The Pikrose tram winch at St Michael's Mount required repairs to the brake arms.

08/12/2025

The barring motor, mounted on the 1840 beam engine at levant mine, is used to turn the steam engine when it stops on dead centre.

The tyre had suffered a leak and required repair.

08/12/2025

The restoration of the Oatey and Martyn Cornish Range is almost completed, we now only need to construct a metal flue.

08/12/2025

Repair of a tramline roller at St Michael's Mount.

26/11/2025

We are currently restoring a classic Oatey & Martyn Cornish Range for a customer whose property is situated near Camelford.

This particular model of Cornish Range is most commonly found stretching from Wadebridge to St Austell and further eastwards.

The restoration commenced with the removal of the range from its original location. Once moved to our workshop, the range was dismantled before all parts underwent shot blasting to remove rust.

At present, we are repairing the various parts of the range prior to reassembly.

05/11/2025

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Diane Jeffery, Neil Swan, Darren Moyle, Steve Pleau, Tom Rowan, Joanna Rose, Kay Bolt, Darren-Kelly Webb, Anne Riches, Andy Hyatt, Carol Bennetts, Barry Treloar, Barrie Wright, Eilleen Mcdonald, Daniel Prudham, Cynthia Simpson, Robin Grainger, Joe Lydford, Peter May, Olivia Rybinski, Shirley Hannan, Gotlib Marcin, Michael Banks, Duncan Ferrier, Brian Talbot, Tina Uren-Palmer, Darren Harttree, Tom Winn, Matt Smyth, David Matthews, Paul Rowling, Ben Amos-Reed, Paul Clark, Michael Coram, Alex Alan Callaghan, Richard Johns, James McLuskie

05/11/2025

Our Appreciation
JW Engineering would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who showed interest regarding our recent work. The response has been tremendous and has certainly sparked a great deal of conversation.

Welcoming Our Online Community
We are pleased to welcome our new Facebook followers and trust that our range of work will continue to provide informative and enjoyable topics for discussion and engagement. If you have not already done so, you will find more information on our website: www.jw-eng.co.uk.

Responding to Your Questions
If you have asked a question that remains unanswered, please accept our apologies. Due to the nature of our work, we are only able to respond to enquiries that relate directly to our activities. We appreciate your understanding and thank you once again for your support and interest.

Established in 1984, JW Engineering make quality bespoke railings, gates and Cornish Range parts. Our on site foundry is able to produce small castings from various metals. We also restore and reinstate decorative ironwork.

30/10/2025

Design and Fabrication of Bespoke Weight Box
We have successfully designed, manufactured, and installed a custom-made weight box for Camborne RFC. This bespoke unit was specifically created to be attached to a tractor, meeting the club’s unique requirements and specifications.

The process involved careful planning and craftsmanship to ensure the weight box was robust, functional, and seamlessly compatible with the existing tractor equipment.

27/10/2025

We recently spent a day at St Michael's Mount conducting a detailed inspection of the underground tram and its tunnel, which runs from the harbour up to the castle.