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Offline Smitty308

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Naval Carriage
« on: December 28, 2009, 05:32:42 PM »
Does anyone know of a manufacturer of reasonably priced naval carriages.  I purchased a cast iron, sleeved, 24" cannon on ebay because although the auction was for the barrel only, the seller stated a carriage  could be purchased for an additional $129.  So I took a chance and bought the barrel and then emailed the seller asking to purchase the carriage at the advertized price.  Haven't heard back yet.  I know he is under no obligation to sell a carriage only referred to in the auction but it would sure be nice if seller did as seller implied. 
I know, buyer beware.  Hope he puts a carriage up for sale.  In the mean time does anyone know of someone who will build a carriage for a reasonable price.  I have two more barrels with no carriages and would be willing to buy skids or carriages for them too.
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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2009, 06:25:42 PM »
Smitty308, check out the Sponsors list at the top of the forum page, lots of carriage builders there.
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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2009, 08:10:23 PM »
$129 is maybe 5 hours worth of labor for a reasonably accomplished individual, maybe less.  Then you need to figure in the cost of materials.  I can't see anything very complicated for that price.
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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2009, 09:33:20 PM »
You're right.  I should have given it more thought.  Let a case of the wants get me.  >:( Hope the tube is safe.  It's supposed to be sleeved cast iron.
With three tubes and no carriages I guess I better extend my new hobby to include the wood. ;D
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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2009, 02:00:25 AM »
5 hours ??????????????  I wouldn't like to see what you get for 5 hours work. I suppose it's all about what you want for your money...........just a platform to mount your barrel on..........or a period correct carriage to compliment and enhance your barrel. I think if you are paying top dollar then you should be looking for top quality.........I think what you are saying George, is not to expect too much for $129 dollars...........am I correct ?
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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2009, 08:43:36 AM »
I have 35 hours in this.
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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2009, 08:47:41 AM »
Zulu you may have 35 hours on it but I would have over a hundred..

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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2009, 09:07:53 AM »
An easy 60 hours of touch time, and a good 100 hours more of planning, scrounging, improvising, etc

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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2009, 09:50:20 AM »
I believe it Rickk.  There are untold hours just thinking about it.  Planning and figureing out how you are going to do something counts.
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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2009, 01:33:50 PM »
This one took about 1 year exactly to complete, which was well over 75 hrs in the building, forging the bolts and trunnion caps, making stain, and finishing, and that doesn't include all the time standing around in my friend's garage doing all sorts of b.s.  I still plan to add some chains to the trunnion pins, and I need to make a worm.  Of course, we were making 2 identical carriages at the same time, but the actual work time wouldn't be halved for just one.



Buying one for $129 would be a bargain, though I'm much happier with mine than any I could buy, even though I've got about that amount just in materials in it.
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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2009, 02:05:47 PM »
I think what you are saying George, is not to expect too much for $129 dollars...........am I correct ?

Yes, that is what I am saying.  Having built a few of these things, I know how much time they take.  Lots.  And then there is the issue of keeping going until it's finished.  I have a lot of unfinished projects, too.
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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2009, 04:15:33 PM »
Wow!  I am impressed with the quality and beauty of your work.  Rickk, your barrel looks exactly like the one I bought off ebay.
For the last ten years my hobby has been making laminated steel knives.  Looks like I have a new addiction.
Thanks for making it clear what it will take in time and work to make the right kind of carriage.
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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2009, 06:25:33 PM »
Smitty308

If you've been making laminated knife blades , YOU should make your own Naval carriage !!!

This should be a piece of cake for you ,making a decent carriage ......? It's just not that hard !

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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2009, 07:07:57 PM »
You're right. 
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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2009, 07:19:55 PM »
You're right.

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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #15 on: December 29, 2009, 08:01:08 PM »
Wowee-Zowee!!!! That's a great looking knife.  With skills like that you should try a carriage.
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Re: Naval Carriage
« Reply #16 on: December 29, 2009, 08:25:45 PM »
Thanks for the compliment.  I'll post pics of the first carriage that's fit to display.
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