Naval 24 Pounder

[Josco]

Currently building my version of a Naval 24 Pounder. Barrel is 1 5/8" Dia X 9 5/8" length with a .500 bore. Barrel started it's life as a piece of 1 5/8 hex brass which
made it easier for me to locate and mill the trunnion pockets on my small mill.
First step was turning a few diameters for the steadyrest to ride on then centering, drilling and reaming the bore. Then on to the mill for the trunnion pockets then the turning can begin.

   Joe

[rifleshooter2]

Thats looking very nice. I can't wait to see her finished.

Andy

[Cat Whisperer]

Ahhhhh .  I set the flat belts.   You must be making a pre 1897 design with VINTAGE equipment.  COOL.

[Josco]

Ahhhhh .  I set the flat belts.   You must be making a pre 1897 design with VINTAGE equipment.  COOL.

9" South Bend Lathe from 1955 and a Pratt & Whitney #3 bench miller from the 30's.

 Joe

[dan610324]

but look at the condition of those machines ,
they look like they came directly from the factory who made them
I love to see old machines in good condition