A History of Our First Radial Engine Table

The entire project has taken some 1,200 man hours, plus time sourcing missing components. It is a unique piece of exquisitely engineered, hand finished furniture which has a true function.

The engine is an Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah seven cylinder radial that came from a 1947 Avro Anson ( VS 562 ).  It was a prototype T21 and still airworthy when flown to Llanbedr North Wales in 1968 to become a gate guard.

It stayed there until 2004 when it was dismantled due to 35 plus years of harsh Welsh weather.

IMG_0540 (1)The engine has been stripped and has no internals to save weight.  It has been degreased and bead blasted,  then spray painted in correct BS colours and reassembled.

The entire project has taken some 1,200 man hours, plus time sourcing missing components.  It is mounted on the original airframe mounting ring, with a supporting 10 mm steel base ring and to this the 5 wheels and feet are bolted.

Finally, a mirror has been mounted on the underside to enable viewing of all the rear housing, magnetos, carburettor, generator, fuel pumps and plumbing etc.

The glass table top is 1500 mm in diameter and made from 10 mm toughened glass.  The surface is 800 mm off the floor, making it a comfortable table height.

It is a unique piece of exquisitely engineered, hand finished furniture which has a true function.

Engine two from the same airframe is currently a work in progress and enquiries are invited via the contact page.

Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah Meeting Table – For Sale or to Hire

This wonderfully restored Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah is a seven cylinder radial engine and has been fitted with a 5 foot diameter, 10 mm toughened glass top.

This wonderfully restored Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah is a seven cylinder radial engine and has been fitted with a 5 foot diameter, 10 mm toughened glass top.

IMG_0540 (1)It has a mirror mounted to the underside of the original airframe mounting ring, to enable you to view all the rear housing and major components including:

  • the auxiliary drive unit
  • the magnetos
  • carburettor
  • generator
  • the fuel pumps
  • the ignition harness and all the plumbing etc.

A large radial engine table makes an excellent statement for a corporate boardroom, where clients will naturally talk about it on a very positive note and set the atmosphere; hopefully bringing a fruitful outcome for all concerned.

Please use the contact form below to enquire about hiring or buying this unique piece of furniture.

There is further information on this particular project in this article.

Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah MK 17,
various parts for sale

  • Starter motor
  • Vacuum pump
  • Pushrods and rockers
  • Supercharger shaft
  • During the process of transforming aircraft engines into tables etc there are various parts that are not required, simply because they cannot be seen and to lighten the end product.  Parts which I consider should be used on running engines will be listed for sale but they will need to be tested by the purchaser.

    Currently on hand we have:

    • Starter motor
    • Vacuum pump
    • Pushrods and rockers
    • Supercharger shaft

    Please get in touch for prices and further details

    Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah Propeller

    Propellers make stunning wall décor and this newly restored Rotol variable pitch propeller from the Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah engine is no exception. It has a steel centre hub with wooden blades finished in matt black, completed with yellow tips.

    Propellers make stunning wall décor

    I have just finished restoring a Rotol variable pitch propeller that was fitted to the Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah engine; this came from an Avro Anson (VS562).

    It has a steel centre hub with wooden blades finished in matt black, completed with yellow tips.  This super piece is currently available to purchase and would be greatly appreciated by any aviation enthusiast.

    Richard