Back to the original post, I also find the stuff you post very interesting, and since I don't know enough about it, I read but don't respond. I'm not interested in the rest of the stuff they may discuss on N-SSA, that's why I'm here! We get to see all the cannons and mortars, along with accounts of impliments, tool, powder questions, care and use, building cannons and carriages, and pics of fire and smoke! Please post your historical accounts and pictures here for us to enjoy on this very active and interesting forum! Thanks, BoomLover