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Offline john pike

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What would you build with a
« on: November 03, 2005, 07:52:50 AM »
chunk of 1018, round bar  5-inches by 16-inches,

i swear i saw a boat howitzer inside it screaming to come out,

what size would you make the powder chamber?

would you have a larger bore and smaller powder chamber?

looking for ideas,
as i can pic this up really cheap,

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« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2005, 08:14:24 AM »
Depends on final external dimensions, but how about 1.72" bore with 1" chamber?  Could shoot golf balls or one pound lead shot.
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Offline Powder keg

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« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2005, 01:28:33 PM »
That boat howitzer looks better in person than in the pictures. I have most of the dimensions drawn up and am going to have it drawn up professionally. I'll send you the drawing if you want. Later,
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« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2005, 03:35:56 PM »
Quote from: Powder keg
That boat howitzer looks better in person than in the pictures. I have most of the dimensions drawn up and am going to have it drawn up professionally. I'll send you the drawing if you want. Later,


please send it,
thanks
johnp
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johnpeeee,,,right after the big bang