New mortar build

[Uncle Dave]

I have purchased a golf ball mortar from Brooks-USA.  Should be shipped by election day.  I am keeping busy in the mean time building the skid that it will sit on.  I have one question that you folks may be able to help me with.  I am considering the addition of a length of 1/4" x 1" iron on the bottom of each of the skids to limit the wear and tear to the oak.  Overkill or helpful?

[Double D]

Over kill and not needed and may make you mortar slide more than you want.

[GGaskill]

Depends on what surface you will fire from.  But a normal surface is wood and should not excessively wear the bottom of the mount.

[Uncle Dave]

Thanks guys.  I was thinking that it might be overkill.  Nice to get some feedback for those who have experience in this realm.

I have acquired all of the hardware that I need for the build (crap brass is pricey).  I will more than likely begin cutting the oak tomorrow, as I'd like to have the skid assembled when the mortar arrives from Michigan.  Hope to have everything ready to test fire on the weekend of November 6&7.

Will post some photos/video of the test.

[Uncle Dave]

Have the base about finished. Still have to do a bit of work, but I'm going to have to wait until delivery of the mortar before I can go much further.

[Uncle Dave]

Just got word today that the USPS has possession of my golf ball mortar.  Should be here by Thursday or Friday.

Here are some pics of the base.  Not quite done with it yet, but Brooks-USA forwarded all of the measurements that I need to finish the woodwork.  I have decided that I am not going to stain the wood, but rather leave it natural while applying a finish of hand-rubbed linseed oil.  Going to make some noise this weekend!!!