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Offline JGREG

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How to get started real cheap if possible
« on: October 13, 2007, 05:27:48 AM »
 The more I read the more interest I have   I have average mechanical skills Would like to build something not expensive etc thanks 
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Re: How to get started real cheap if possible
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2007, 06:42:28 AM »
Do you have any shop machinery like a lathe, a mill, a welder?
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Re: How to get started real cheap if possible
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2007, 07:09:04 AM »
You could always build a small mortar to shoot lead balls for a muzzle loading rifle, or marbles or firecrackers or?
A drill press is helpful but not necessary.
Maybe scale this down.
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Re: How to get started real cheap if possible
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2007, 02:35:35 PM »
No welder,r lathe or mill  Hand drills air compressor  micrometer wrenches metric and american skill saw and some other wood working tools. I shoot and have several muzzle loaders(round ball 50cal maxi ball and power belt ,  Am I out of luck?  I am not sure of what the drawing is you sent to me  just need help thanks in advance Jim     
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Re: How to get started real cheap if possible
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2007, 03:31:21 PM »
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Am I out of luck?
Nope, not at all. I selected that one because you don't need any fancy tools to make it.
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Re: How to get started real cheap if possible
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2007, 08:14:39 PM »
Am I out of luck?  I am not sure of what the drawing is you sent to me ...

The drawing shows a basic Confederate Coehorn style mortar bored for golf balls.  If you mean you do not understand the engineering drawing, then you need to begin at the beginning and learn to at least read such drawings.

Without lathe, mill and welder, you are limited to buying your barrels and using your woodworking skills to make the mounts and/or carriages.  Try the Brooks web site.  The 50 caliber, DICTATOR MORTAR Barrel looks like a good starter.
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Re: How to get started real cheap if possible
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2007, 04:36:20 AM »
Thanks I appreciate your help Jim
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Re: How to get started real cheap if possible
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2007, 05:14:55 AM »
George,

     Thanks for the plug! That is a nice barrel and well liked. It is in stock, ready to go and will start the addiction process.

                                                            Michael
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