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Post by brokennock on Jun 14, 2021 19:42:02 GMT -7
Awesome! Great work.
Time to visit the sporting goods store with a measuring device and start measuring,,,,, balls. Uh,,,,
I forget what size you were talking when you asked me about a mold.
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Post by hawkeyes on Jun 15, 2021 5:10:26 GMT -7
Need a big mold and allot of lead... 2" bore diameter. I'm thinking cue balls, but not sure if they are right at 2" which I don't want, obviously need something undersized.
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Post by brokennock on Jun 15, 2021 7:31:11 GMT -7
Need a big mold and allot of lead... 2" bore diameter. I'm thinking cue balls, but not sure if they are right at 2" which I don't want, obviously need something undersized. What about clay? Any bearing manufacturers in your area? Maybe they have some bearings the correct size that didn't pass q.c. inspection? How about wood? I've seen all sorts of wood balls at craft stores. Really though. With your skills and tenacity, I have no doubt you can make a cherry and make your own ball mold. |
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Post by hawkeyes on Jun 15, 2021 10:33:52 GMT -7
I think clay would fracture and obliterate under the breech pressure, the wood depending on the type may survive atleast one shot. I did find some solid steel spheres that are forged at $2.76 per ball, right over 1.2lbs at 1.975" I do believe those will be perfectly suitable. Shipping is more than the net cost of the ball... ridiculous anyone. For the price I'll likely come up with something.
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Post by brokennock on Jun 15, 2021 19:25:52 GMT -7
I wonder if there are any round saltwater fishing sinkers the right size.
Or weights for a net?
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Post by hawkeyes on Jun 28, 2021 6:56:49 GMT -7
We are nearing the end as anticipated! This past weekend resulted in primer application and final paint. Lots of little things here and there but I'm on course for an official completion by the week's end. Happy with the washed blue, pictures obviously can't capture it. Close as I could get in having it match the original pieces on display at Yorktown. Had to make a handspike from oak adorned with a maple cap...    upload images |
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Post by paranger on Jun 28, 2021 7:16:27 GMT -7
Gorgeous!!
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Post by hawkeyes on Jun 28, 2021 7:43:44 GMT -7
Thank you, would like a more "HC" example but I'm happy with what she is... Regardless, not many can say they've built their own field piece from scratch essentially. |
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Post by hawkeyes on Jun 28, 2021 14:32:08 GMT -7
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Post by hawkeyes on Jul 5, 2021 5:37:12 GMT -7
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Post by spence on Jul 5, 2021 7:03:03 GMT -7
Amazing work and something to be very proud of. A beautiful piece, and I'm sure it's impressive to fire. That first shot must have been very satisfying. Thanks for sharing the process with us.
Spence
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Post by brokennock on Jul 5, 2021 7:47:18 GMT -7
Your talents and tenacity produce some truly impressive results. Great work as always.
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Post by hawkeyes on Jul 6, 2021 5:14:56 GMT -7
Thank you gentlemen for the words, she's right at home! Now to finish the full size mortar...
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Post by spence on Jul 6, 2021 6:42:25 GMT -7
Hawkeyes, before we leave the subject of cannons, may I ask a question, please? I have a CVA model cannon with an arrangement to prevent the gun from rolling backward when fired. It consists of a chain fastened to the end of the tail stock and to a metal plate which one wheel rests on. Like this:   Do you know if any full scale, operational cannons were ever outfitted with such a thing? I've been unable to find evidence that they were, but my sources are very limited. Thanks. Spence |
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Post by coot on Jul 6, 2021 7:44:23 GMT -7
A similar "brake shoe" was used to slow heavy carriages when going downhill. I used one in Bavaria when on a horse carriage tour. Used as a downhill brake, they get quite hot & gloves are a must. I doubt that they were used on cannon when a slight uphill grade (natural or man made) behind the gun would do the trick.
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