Author Topic: New Cannon, questions about carriage (Read 985 times)

vtx- · « **on:** January 02, 2006, 06:48:20 AM »

I have been visiting this forum now for a few weeks and have found lot's of helpfull information, But have a few questions,
I have just purchased a 1841 style cannon from cannon mike's, the overall length is about 28" with a bore of 1 5/8. I would like to make my best attempt at building the correct size and style carriage for this barrel. what is the best set of plans out there to use? Do the plans from DGW have info on building 1/2 scale. Also i would like to put 30'wheels on this because I have herd they are a bit stronger than the smaller sizes. will the carriage look too big for the barrel? Any info or opinions you can send my way will be helpfull.
I have checked all the links in the sticky at top of page for plans, but just want to make sure I get the best for what I plan to do.

Thanks vtx-

GGaskill · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2006, 08:22:16 AM »

A full scale 1841 6 pounder is 65.6" long so yours is about 46% if it is the 30" Mike says or 43% if 28" long. Full size wheels are 57" in diameter so scale wheels would be about 26 1/4" in diameter for 46% and 24 1/2" for 43%. You will have to decide if that much difference (14% or 22% oversize) is important to you.

The best plans are from Antique Ordnance Publishers but they are full scale so you would need to convert the dimensions to whatever scale you decide to build to.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #2 on:** January 02, 2006, 09:25:09 AM »

Quote from: vtx-

I have been visiting this forum now for a few weeks ....
Thanks vtx-

vtx -

WELCOME to the board! Good questions. You'll get answers. We'd love to see pictures as your project progresses!

Double D · « **Reply #3 on:** January 02, 2006, 09:30:28 AM »

...and you will find the contact info for Antique Ornance at Where to find Blackpowder Cannons and shooting supplies

Here is ther contact info.

Antique Ordnance Publishers
P.O.Box 610434
Port Huron, MI 48061

You will also fins other suppliers listed there.

vtx- · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2006, 11:41:00 AM »

Is that the U.S. Mail the only way to get in touch with Antique Ordnance? Any one know what the plans cost? Or have a phone nuber I could call to ask?

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2006, 11:52:50 AM »

This is from http://www.cwartillery.org/aguns.html

Antique Ordnance Publishers (ordnance plans)
3611 Old Farm Lane
Ft. Gratiot MI 48059
Email: aop434@webtv.net

It may or may not be accurate or current, let us know.

Double D · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2006, 08:02:48 AM »

This is their correct contact info.

Antique Ordnance Publishers
P.O.Box 610434
Port Huron, MI 48061

Phone 810-987-7749

How can I be sure....well it was on the set of plans I got to today....

vtx- · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2006, 12:00:22 PM »

Cool, thanks Guys I have left a message with them, hopfully I hear back from them soon.

VTX-