Kinda like CHRISTmas

[docbob5707]

 My 2/3rd scale six pounder barrel made by Herns arrived this afternoon - trying to post pics but my connection is slow right now - will get some posted soonest - now to start working on the carriage. 

[Ex 49'er]

Congrats!!!  The time for smoke & fire is getting closer.

[buzz36]

Kool sound like hern is casting again last i heard they were down for repairs
I send a note so i can get that kid on CHRISTmas morning feeling

[docbob5707]

Aye ta dat Mate!! - Joel told me that it was a sand conv. that had broke down and it took them a week and a half to get it fixed, Still trying to upload pics but no luck so far (I use a cell phone modem in my laptop) - Purchased the wood for the carriage - and have a set of plans to work from - so getting there Ex 49'er.

[buzz36]

Docbob my carriage should work if the specs joel gave me are correct but im sure i have do some modifications
Just getting hard to wait with weather warming up

[docbob5707]

Hope this works - Here's a pic of me new barrel

[docbob5707]

Also found a Machine shop who will drill and tap the barrel for vent liner - for the vent liner going with the 1/2 inch socket hex head bolt drilled through - going to use quill ignition. The guys at the shop are geeked ta be working on a cannon barrel - LOL