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Offline xo18thfa

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New guy to the Cannon and Mortar board
« on: January 19, 2010, 04:34:45 PM »
I have been following this board for some time and only recently joined.  All of this is very interesting and the work you guys are doing is fabulous.  I am particularly interested in golf ball mortars and hope to turn one soon.  I am retired Army, 23 years, Field Artillery, 8" SP, 155mm SP and Towed and a little 4.2" mortar.  Shot plenty of big stuff, but now these golf ball calibers look like a hoot.

Many thanks to all who safely promote this hobby.  Hope to be posting some progress pics soon.

Bob
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Re: New guy to the Cannon and Mortar board
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2010, 04:42:03 PM »
Bob -

WELCOME to the board!  You'll provide another perspective - which I, having gone through FAOCS - respect highly.  Looking forward to your pix of smoke and flame!

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Re: New guy to the Cannon and Mortar board
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2010, 01:04:06 AM »
Welcome!

Golball mortars are a "must have" item, everyone needs at least one.

They are also a good turning project since their relatively short length makes them easy to bore in just about any lathe.
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Re: New guy to the Cannon and Mortar board
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2010, 01:20:40 AM »
Good to have you aboard, Bob!
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Re: New guy to the Cannon and Mortar board
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2010, 04:15:25 AM »
Welcome bring plenty of money once you start building and shooting there is no stopping. I also retired from 2/115FA and have hung 4 duece, and believe me they do not compair to this.
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Re: New guy to the Cannon and Mortar board
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2010, 04:44:09 AM »
Contrary to the previous propoganda .......not everyone loves or needs a ..." Dirty Little Pot "  Haggis boiler.............but then if you were sane you wouldn't be here !  So welcome aboard........and I hope your mortar affliction can be cured by being exposed to some Real cannons.
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Well , Golf balls fine but .....
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2010, 05:07:08 AM »
for more bang  , This fills the bill !  :>)
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Welcome aboard .

You will find fine mentors here with lots of knowledge to help you along .

I trained @ Ft.Sill  , 105 pull type.  Later laid commo wire to the FO's . Our unit provided the fire missions for the training of  FO's . Great time in my life 50 years ago .

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Re: New guy to the Cannon and Mortar board
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2010, 10:21:11 AM »

 "Haggis Boiler"

Why, I'll have you know that no haggis has EVER touched one of my mortars!

Well, okay, there have been chitlins...


Pay no attention to him xo18thfa, as we say here in the swamp: "That boy ain't right!"


Everyone needs a golfball mortar.  ;D

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But be careful, they tend to multiply...



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