Author Topic: Free Mortars (Read 2257 times)

kappullen · « **on:** December 03, 2005, 03:50:54 AM »

I made a bunch of the little mortars of unknown material.

It is either a hard copper, or maliable brass/bronze, with a tendancy to work harden. This is good hard material. If you want more info on the material, PM me.

I don't recomend you shoot it or not shoot it.

I'll make up some pen holders for CHRISTmas gifts or something.

The trunnion is hard soldered on the tube.
The bore is drilled 11/16 (.690) and unvented. There is a 1/4" powder chamber by 1/4 inch deeper and radiused.

If you want to vent them use a good quality (not harbor freight) drill bit and sulpherized oil like threading oil from ACE. You need to drill at low speed with moderate pressure so not to drag and work harden.
Clear chips often.

The vent needs to come out in the center of the chamber.

The vented one, MINE, is drilled.07 for a 1/16" fuse. I will fool with it when the weather breaks here.

I will send three tubes out to the first three to PM me for the cost of shipping (UPS) which should be under $10. including shipping bag.

The base is up to you.

Merry Christmas

kap

kappullen · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2005, 04:11:42 AM »

Oh yea,

This is aimed at those without a full machine shop like pk and other prolithic builders on here.

Walmart won't say this, but I dare to.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Kap

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2005, 05:06:21 AM »

Kap -

A most generous offer in the spirit of Christmas - giving!

Merry Christmas to ALL.

russianblood · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2005, 07:36:01 AM »

PM sent from a wannabe cannoneer! I have been extremely impressed with the talents of the many people on this forum.

It looks like a mortar is soon going to have to be part of my black powder arsenal.

Blaster · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2005, 07:57:40 AM »

Kap, PM just sent. Sure hope I qualify for this super deal. Thanks. Blaster (Bob in So. CO)

CU_Cannon · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2005, 08:15:40 AM »

Way to be in the giving spirit.

They would make good Christmas tree ornaments.

john pike · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2005, 09:02:31 AM »

NO PM sent,

but the little things shure are cute,

its a good thing your doing,

merry CHRISTmas,

johnp

kappullen · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2005, 04:16:07 AM »

I'm going to throw in wood bases, rough sawed out, slotted, and inletted as well as cap squares.

I recieved an e-mail from Mr, Graybeard himself telling me that I can't give stuff away because it is not fair to the paid site sponsers.

He is absolutely correct in that opinion!

He said it would slide this time, but I had to make my intentions clear for the future.

I am sendind him $150 to make this free offer into a legal transaction.

Merry Christmas!

Kap

russianblood · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2005, 05:03:42 AM »

That is a wonderful thing you are doing. If I was fast enough to be receiving one of these cannons, I'll be sure to "add a little something" along with the cost of shipping. One good deed deserves another.

Powder keg · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2005, 06:00:38 AM »

Welcome Aboard Kap!!!

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2005, 07:21:52 AM »

All -
One EARNS respect when one puts his money where his mouth is!

Kap -
It is an honor to have another finely principled person as a sponsor!

Keep up the Christmas spirit!

batycb · « **Reply #11 on:** December 05, 2005, 03:45:51 AM »

Hey sent you a PM

Really nice looking!!

See what happens on the forum when you don't check every day, lesson learned!

Double D · « **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2005, 08:01:31 AM »

Quote from: kappullen

I'm going to throw in wood bases, rough sawed out, slotted, and inletted as well as cap squares.

I recieved an e-mail from Mr, Graybeard himself telling me that I can't give stuff away because it is not fair to the paid site sponsers.

He is absolutely correct in that opinion!

He said it would slide this time, but I had to make my intentions clear for the future.

I am sendind him $150 to make this free offer into a legal transaction.

Merry Christmas!

Kap

Your generousity in the spirit of Christmas is noted. I don't think you giving away a few small trinket mortars will be a threat to our sponsors. On the contrary, you have offered the mortars only to those that don't have a cannon or mortar. Once the folks get your Mortar, they will have the bug for sure and our sponsors will be getting orders! All benefit.

Kap, thank you for you kindness to our board members and a very Merry Christmas to you!!

Powder keg · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2005, 08:17:00 AM »

I for one thought it was a very nice Gesture. Thanks, Kap!

irishman · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2005, 11:58:14 AM »

Kap-

Welcome fellow sponsor! I am sure your obvious talents and generosity will compliment this fine forum.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Michael

kappullen · « **Reply #15 on:** December 07, 2005, 04:18:18 PM »

Here they are so far.
The blocks are done.

I thought I'd fool with some lifting handles.
The drilled ones were done on the cnc.

For the un drilled ones, I made a punch and die to fit the old Heinrich punch I bought for something years ago.
I can punch them out quick as a

wink?

Now I have to make a bending die for the handles, drill the plates, and do a silver solder job.

Kap

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #16 on:** December 08, 2005, 12:21:47 AM »

Professional!

Santa Dave · « **Reply #17 on:** December 08, 2005, 11:39:41 AM »

You said I was number four. Then you quoted a price.
Am i in or out? This is one I don't have to save for!
If I 'm in send me an address A I'll fire you a check (Unlees you use paypal)
Santa Dave
going crazy--- "Tiz the season"

Tropico · « **Reply #18 on:** December 08, 2005, 06:31:09 PM »

#3 :grin: Jazzed and happy., Thank You and a Merry Ho-Ho-Ho All The Way !!
We sent a check out to you to cover shipping., KUDOS !!!

kappullen · « **Reply #19 on:** December 21, 2005, 04:37:12 PM »

Dave D in Calif
UPS says they need an apartment # or something.

A carrier shipping label has been generated for the shipment to
DAVE D and is at THE UPS STORE #4431 awaiting carrier pickup.

It will be picked up from THE UPS STORE #4431 by UPS on Thursday, December 15, 2005.

===========================================
SHIPMENT INFORMATION
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SENDER
KEATS PULLEN
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RECIPIENT
DAVE D --
, CA US

SHIPPED THROUGH
THE UPS STORE #4431
(301) 552-7453

MESSAGE FROM SENDER
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CARRIER & SERVICE
UPS Ground

TRACKING & REFERENCE
Carrier Trk: 1ZR560V40305395691
Shipment ID: MM4Q2Z67DKTKP
Order / Item #: 94638542
Reference #: 12/15/2005EV

SHIP DATE
Thursday, December 15, 2005

EXPECTED DELIVERY DATE
Wednesday, December 21, 2005 End of Day

===========================================
TRACKING INFORMATION
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To get complete tracking information, click the following link:

http://iship.com/track/trk.asp?t=MM4Q2Z67DKTKP

Can you call them or pm me and provide info.

Thanks

Kap

dominick · « **Reply #20 on:** December 22, 2005, 11:05:39 AM »

Nice thing your doing Kap. And nice work too!

hawkchucker · « **Reply #21 on:** December 24, 2005, 10:14:41 AM »

PM sent and eager to recieve reply!

GGaskill · « **Reply #22 on:** December 26, 2005, 08:38:14 PM »

Should be able to shoot paintballs from the 11/16" bore.

Tropico · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2006, 09:03:06 AM »

Kap., I should thank you again for the Christmas Mortar. That was an awesome thing to do to help promote interest in cannons . My hats off to you sir.

I have now picked up a few others to keep it company on my desk. I really love that Coehorn ! Thank You Sir.

kappullen · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2006, 01:28:25 PM »

Tropico,

Those are fine looking jobs!

Did you steal that cast mortar from me on EBAY?

But than again, they probably made a million of them.

Kap