Author Topic: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware) (Read 13731 times)

Double D · « **Reply #90 on:** October 06, 2006, 07:45:34 PM »

All this time for some reason or another I thought this thing was brass!!!

Powder keg · « **Reply #91 on:** October 07, 2006, 01:33:22 AM »

I have a bronze one

I'll post some picts as soon as I get it cleaned up a bit.

Wes

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #92 on:** October 07, 2006, 06:19:08 PM »

Yeah lets see the bronze...

dominick · « **Reply #93 on:** October 08, 2006, 08:12:49 AM »

Wes, I finally got a chance to really check out this post and I have to say you did an awesome job building this cannon! Dom

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #94 on:** October 10, 2006, 04:38:29 PM »

Yeah I agree with you awesome job...

DOM you do a real nice job yourself...

I"m sure the folks on GBO agree... Thanks to both of you for keeping fun and interesting...

Ed

Double D · « **Reply #95 on:** October 13, 2006, 06:20:01 AM »

Quote from: Michael Az on September 21, 2006, 03:32:37 PM

I wouldn't put a taper in the firing pin hole.
Michael

I keep forgetting to respond to this. If you make a firing device like this and you have a firing pin going through a hole like this the hole must be tapered. If you don't you will find the the pin breaks all the time from the binding upon impact and firing.

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #96 on:** December 05, 2006, 12:59:57 PM »

len hers the video

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #97 on:** December 20, 2006, 04:17:05 PM »

Here She is with new carriage by Len DI Cannon Works... Thanks to Both Wes & Len...

Tropico · « **Reply #98 on:** December 20, 2006, 07:45:45 PM »

Very Nice.., VERY NICE ! Indeed EL Cazador 66 ! I had no idea the breech loader was yours., the carriage is really sharp on this gun., and Wes's work is just outstanding.

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #99 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:18:08 AM »

YeahTropico, She mine I had to go for it...This one will be my NEW YEARS noise maker...Then after that she'll sit in my office, for all to admire..

I Thank both Wes & Len for the excellent workmanship... Ed

Rickk · « **Reply #100 on:** December 21, 2006, 11:44:21 AM »

your sub-basement firing range is gunna suffer

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #101 on:** December 21, 2006, 12:36:42 PM »

Na, Not this one Rickk... this one will be making noise at parents house, they have about 4 acres of woodlands in upstate New York...

Ed

Rickk · « **Reply #102 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:08:12 PM »

how far upstate? more accurately, how far from where I-90 enters Massachusetts?

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #103 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:14:00 PM »

Middletown NY about 1 1/2 hour outside New york City I would say about two from I-90...

Rickk · « **Reply #104 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:39:03 PM »

K... I'm another 45 minutes once you hit the state line

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #105 on:** December 21, 2006, 03:43:45 PM »

I see , Maybe one day we can meet up and do some target shooting with our cannons and mortars...

CU_Cannon · « **Reply #106 on:** December 22, 2006, 01:18:24 AM »

I hate to tell you guys but Middletown is not upstate New York. I have to drive 5 hrs south to get to Middletown and I’m still in NY.

Rickk · « **Reply #107 on:** December 22, 2006, 02:24:00 AM »

i guess from NYC, everything is "upstate" .

Mapquest says it is 2 hours 40 minutes from there to my house. 162 miles

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #108 on:** December 22, 2006, 02:54:23 AM »

Nicely said Rickk Anything outside the City limits could be reffered as upstate or downstate... Just wondering Cu Cannon how far in New York State do you need to drive in order to reach City Hall to shake the Mayors Hand...

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #109 on:** December 23, 2006, 01:47:35 PM »

Had a problem with the video taken today, so I'll post this still picture instead. I'll get the video's up as soon as I can..

Double D · « **Reply #110 on:** March 12, 2013, 04:52:15 AM »

while looking for Powder Kegs ATF letter on signal Cannons I came across his 8 guage breech loading signal cannon build post. This is an awesome thread so I BTT

de_lok · « **Reply #111 on:** March 15, 2013, 05:44:14 PM »

Quote from: Double D on March 12, 2013, 04:52:15 AM

while looking for Powder Kegs ATF letter on signal Cannons I came across his 8 guage breech loading signal cannon build post. This is an awesome thread so I BTT

Douglas,
This is one of my favorite builds. Many members here have interest in different types of artillery and its fun to read their stories, builds, etc. Both ML and blank cartridge signal cannons with 8 to 16 inch length barrels are my favorite. These cannons are the ones that have kept my interest in model artillery over the years. I would love to build one like this, but instead of a straight taper profile it on a CNC lathe. Hummmm......................

Dewayne