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Offline paulj84003

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24 pounder Finished
« on: November 29, 2008, 07:29:39 AM »
Thanksgiving evening after all 39 children grandchildren and their spouses left for their homes I went out into the shop and spent the next 4 hours rough turning a new 416 stainless barrel, this morning after the 2 photos were taken I started boring the barrel, this is going to be fun as the barrel is 19" long and my lathe is 36 between centers.  I will use a 5C collet to hold the drill on the carrage when I get beyond the capacity of the tail stock. Now have another hour in the project and have drilled 6".
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Re: 24 pounder started
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2008, 09:05:53 AM »
Looking great so far. Please more pics. The drill set up sounds like a good idea.

Andy
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Re: 24 pounder started
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2008, 09:22:07 AM »
Thanks for sharing. Looks like you are having some fun;o)

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Re: 24 pounder started
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2008, 04:13:06 AM »
third try to post to this thread. Here is another photo of the 24pdr almost complete. Paul
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Re: 24 pounder started
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2008, 04:46:53 AM »
Paul, that's one fine looking naval gun.
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Re: 24 pounder started
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2008, 05:10:03 AM »
PaulJ,

NICE JOB!!
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Re: 24 pounder started
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2008, 06:35:30 AM »
Wow ! Very nice ..., details please sir ., bore ?  Yes the cannon is beautiful however your wheels and carriage are fine as well. I really like those wheels.
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Re: 24 pounder started
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2008, 09:40:55 AM »
Oh to have a lathe -- and the skill to use it! Very nice work.
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Re: 24 pounder started
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2008, 10:49:15 AM »
Excellent craftsmanship. A very nice piece.

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Re: 24 pounder started
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2008, 02:21:08 PM »
Tropico, the bore is 1" the bbl is 19 1/2" long 3.437" at its largest dia. Barrel weights 30# and is made from 416 stainless.  The carriage is red oak. The wheels are 3.437 dia 1" wide.  I still have the 4 wedges for the caps to make. Tomorrow I will powder coat the wheels and other metal parts. I plan on powder coating the barrel at a later time.
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Re: 24 pounder started
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2008, 02:27:15 PM »
I think it is Eastwood's that sells "bronze" powdercoat. If I remember right they have a few "patinas" too. Think outdoor light fixtures, for an idea of what they look like. I have thought of buying some to try. MIKE
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Re: 24 pounder started
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2008, 02:41:26 PM »
Here it is complete, still need to make the tools and some day powdercoat the bbl. It weighs in at  41# with the carriage.  Due to alot of snow on the ground and more comming It will be a while till I shoot it. Will try and take a video of the first shot. also a shot of my stable of noise makers
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Re: 24 pounder Finished
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2008, 02:57:15 PM »
Snow?

You could have some awesome pix of a snow fort with REAL cannons!

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