Author Topic: Carriage Plans for Small Mountain Howitzer (Read 2107 times)

vern · « **on:** July 26, 2006, 01:48:49 PM »

I am looking for some plans to build a carriage for a small brass mountain howitzer. I would like to make it as historically correct as my woodworking skills will allow. Does anyone know of a source for plans? The howitzer is 75 caliber and about 12" long.

thanks

GGaskill · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2006, 02:52:17 PM »

Can you read .dwg files?

vern · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2006, 02:56:19 PM »

yes at work.

GGaskill · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2006, 03:04:31 PM »

PM me an email address and I will send something. You will have to rescale it to fit your barrel.

intoodeep · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2006, 03:32:18 PM »

GGaskill,

I can read .dwg files too. Could I twist your arm for the plans also???

jeeper1 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2006, 04:12:53 PM »

What's the difference between dwf and dwg? I have a dwf viewer and am curious.

GGaskill · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2006, 09:27:17 PM »

...dwf...

You sure that isn't a dxf viewer?

intoodeep--see my previous post.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2006, 02:28:39 AM »

Quote from: jeeper1 on July 26, 2006, 04:12:53 PM

What's the difference between dwf and dwg? I have a dwf viewer and am curious.

dwf (as contrasted with the dxf) is an AutoCAD format for sharing drawings on the web. DXF stands for drawing exchange format - lists each entity's specific characteristics as layer, line-type, visibility, xyz coordinates of starting and ending points, type of entity (as line, pline, circle, arc and many others), color, scale and others. DWF is a simplified format to reduce the size of the database to enable it's use on the web.

So, the question is twofold. Can the dwf viewer in posession display a dxf or dwg file? Secondly, can the source program of the holder of the dwg files produce the dwf format (and are the skills needed to do so available).

jeeper1 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2006, 04:16:13 AM »

I have the dwf viewer because I needed it to critique the floor plans of the house my sister is going to have built later this year.
I also have a "viewer 7" program but don't remember what it's for. I also have "win.rar".
Funny thing is, I've also got about a dozen programs for viewing and/or manipulating photos and videos and only use about three of them.

GGaskill · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2006, 09:19:18 AM »

Viewer 7 is probably CAD Viewer 7 which will display .dwg files but you can't rescale things I don't think. However, if you'll tell me what scale you want, I can rescale it before I send it.

OK, guys, just so you know what I will be sending, my plans are for the stock, the axle and the wheels only. I don't have plans for the metal pieces or implements. If you are building a museum grade gun, you should get the AOP folio (No. 25) on the Mountain Howitzer and Pack Carriage, and some of Nos. 65 through 70 depending if you're building a Prairie carriage.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:43:08 AM »

Quote from: jeeper1 on July 27, 2006, 04:16:13 AM

...
Funny thing is, I've also got about a dozen programs for viewing and/or manipulating photos and videos and only use about three of them.

Typical. One of the factors on which programs survive over time. And then there are some that are very functional with less popular applications that don't make it successfully commercially (but you keep a copy of for use later on).

GGaskill · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2006, 11:56:08 AM »

I took a critical look at the drawings I made for my own use and decided they were not of the quality I would like to send to others, so I am redrawing them to a higher standard. I will make the set to include one set of full size drawings, one set of one third scale drawings (which should be right for a 12" long barrel) and whatever other scales you ask for before I send them out. This is going to take a few days. So if you want a set, PM or email me with the scale you would like and your email address.

By the way, Vern, I like your new handle a lot more than the old one.

vern · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2006, 01:37:48 AM »

Old nicknames die hard!

I bought the Brooks 12", .75 caliber mountain howitzer, I don't know what the actual scale is.

thanks for all the help.

Vern

Double D · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2006, 04:55:42 AM »

Who was Vern before?

vern · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2006, 07:21:22 AM »

Vernon mispronounced in high school = vermin

GGaskill · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2006, 09:41:48 AM »

I bought the Brooks 12", .75 caliber mountain howitzer, I don't know what the actual scale is.

How long is it?

vern · « **Reply #16 on:** July 31, 2006, 01:02:56 PM »

The website says 12.25" long with a breech diameter of 2". It is in transit.

thanks again.

GGaskill · « **Reply #17 on:** August 05, 2006, 10:25:59 PM »

I am going to send out my drawings in three pieces, the stock, the axle, and the wheel and its parts, so you guys can get going on something without waiting for all of the material to be recreated. The stock drawing should be finished tomorrow and put in the email for those who asked for it.

vern · « **Reply #18 on:** August 06, 2006, 03:07:05 AM »

Thanks for all the help George.

I don't have the mechanical skills to make wheels, do you know of a supplier for wheels in this scale? Also, how much do these small cannons recoil?

Vern

Double D · « **Reply #19 on:** August 06, 2006, 05:13:39 AM »

There is a list of wheel suppliers on the Cannon source list at the top of the board. Don't just look at the their listings for your size. Send them an email an see if they will provide you with the size you need.

GGaskill · « **Reply #20 on:** August 06, 2006, 02:19:19 PM »

The first pair of drawings has gone out. If you don't find it in your email, check your spam folder or make sure you sent your address to me.

jeeper1 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 06, 2006, 03:14:00 PM »

Recieved. Had to get a free viewer to see, very nice.

vern · « **Reply #22 on:** August 09, 2006, 02:36:09 PM »

the drawings are very nice and I know a lot of time went into them.

Thanks for the trouble!

GGaskill · « **Reply #23 on:** August 12, 2006, 08:52:33 PM »

The axle drawings are in the mail.