Author Topic: Mortar Bed Dimensions for Confederate 12 pounder (Read 804 times)

TexasReb · « **on:** January 02, 2006, 07:42:44 PM »

Hey Guys,
I've ordered a Repro Tredegar 12 pounder tube from James West in Virginia. I'm going to build the bed myself and wondered if anyone knows where I can find the exact dimensions for this mortar bed. I plan on a two piece bed using white oak. Any suggestions of expertise would be greatly appreciated. I'm a new guy to this so if I'm screwed up, please let me know.
Thanks,
Matt Gray

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2006, 11:36:10 PM »

Correct me if I'm wrong (it happened once before in 1952 :? ) but do I not recall that there aren't any 12 pounders that survived? That means you'll be working from someone's drawings. Someone here should be able to come up with a set or a source.

TexasReb · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2006, 12:22:05 AM »

Tim,
You're correct from what I've read. No originals survived. Was just wondering if there was some documentation out there in the world that detailed the exact dimensions of this historic piece of Confederate Weaponry. Any help or direction would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt Gray

Powder keg · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2006, 01:45:44 AM »

You should call Don Lutz. He and his wife run AOP. He can sometimes find unusual plans and drawings. Good luck!

Later, Wes

Double D · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2006, 03:30:05 AM »

If you are buying a tube from James West ask him to send you a set of plans with the tube. I got my plans from his brother Robert West 757-868-0570. The Reb mortars used Southern pine for a base. West's plans call for oak, but then also says use any wood. Most likly "any wood" would be authentic .

TexasReb · « **Reply #5 on:** January 07, 2006, 09:53:26 PM »

DD,
I'm looking for a wood that's combines authenticity with durabilty. What do you recommend?
Thanks,
Matt

TexasReb · « **Reply #6 on:** January 07, 2006, 09:58:28 PM »

Wes,
Thanks. Would you happen to have Don's phone number? I would be very appreciative!
Thanks,
Matt Gray
4th Louisiana Infantry
N-SSA

Double D · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2006, 02:42:21 AM »

As I said above...

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If you are buying a tube from James West ask him to send you a set of plans with the tube. I got my plans from his brother Robert West 757-868-0570. The Reb mortars used Southern pine for a base. West's plans call for oak, but then also the plans says use any wood. Most likly "any wood" would be authentic

Powder keg · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2006, 04:40:17 AM »

Here is the info you asked for.

Email addy AOP434@webtv.net
phone # 1-810-987-7749
Fax # 1-810-982-1052

Good luck on your hunt! Do you have any pictures of your tube?

Later, Wes