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Re: Micro Dahlgen # 2
« Reply #60 on: September 12, 2011, 06:09:26 PM »
Every time this thread gets bumped I get a little antsy waiting for mine. Like a kid on christmas eve who knows they're getting that one thing they've wanted.

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Re: Micro Dahlgen # 2
« Reply #61 on: September 13, 2011, 02:01:19 AM »
Hey Dom, why don't you put a picture of this beauty in the calender thread?
I keep staring at your tiny avatar whenever I read see one of your posts - I'm thinkin that means this is a calender gun!
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Re: Micro Dahlgen # 2
« Reply #62 on: September 13, 2011, 02:08:34 AM »
the vid of the cannon vs 5gal bucket was entertaining........as i lost count of safety issues! :o
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Re: Micro Dahlgen # 2
« Reply #63 on: September 13, 2011, 02:22:15 PM »
Douglas,  thanks for the compliment.  I was surprised it shot that accurately.  With that elevation screw blocking the top of the barrel, I had to sight down the side for elevation and just eyeball the barrel to target from behind and above the barrel.  It seemed to work ok.
 
Microboomer,  I'm going to post a photo for the calendar.  I have some photos I'll post tomorrow.
 
Rayfan87,  You are only a week or two away from delivery.
 
kaintuck,  what video are you referring to?  I haven't seen it.
 
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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #64 on: September 20, 2011, 02:07:11 PM »
Here's photos of Cat Whisperer's cannon completed, which is #2 on the list and the third one built.  Mike and Tracy I'm working on yours, #3 and #4.     Dom
 


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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #65 on: September 20, 2011, 02:37:27 PM »
    Waiting with eager anticipation, Dom.

M&T
Smokin' my pipe on the mountings, sniffin' the mornin'-cool,
I walks in my old brown gaiters along o' my old brown mule,
With seventy gunners be'ind me, an' never a beggar forgets
It's only the pick of the Army that handles the dear little pets - 'Tss! 'Tss!

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #66 on: September 20, 2011, 02:49:42 PM »
    Waiting with eager anticipation, Dom.

M&T

Me too!  You have to be fast to beat the greedy people!

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #67 on: September 25, 2011, 06:16:08 AM »
If it is not too late I would like to jump on this band wagon and order one!  I'm in no hurry, Dom, what do I need to do to get on the list?
Thanks!
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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #68 on: September 25, 2011, 08:57:04 AM »
me to , me to , I want one . Don't need one but I have never been one to sort wants from needs   ::)
Left Handed people are in their right mind .

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #69 on: September 26, 2011, 02:46:51 AM »
beazld & Southpaw1,  I have you on the build list.  Thank you,  Dom

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Re: Micro Dahlgen # 2
« Reply #70 on: September 26, 2011, 02:57:40 AM »

 
kaintuck,  what video are you referring to?  I haven't seen it.
 
Dom


it was another vid that came along with the posted vid.....another cannon vid in the bunch......wrong rammer, body parts in front of loaded cannon etc... :-X
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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #71 on: September 26, 2011, 03:51:29 PM »
GOT IT!

It is one SERIOUSLY TOUGH little cannon!

What size fuze do you recommend?  Nothing I have on hand is small enough.

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #72 on: September 27, 2011, 04:58:37 AM »
Tim,  great to see you received it ok.  There are three sizes fuse that will work.  1.4mm,  1/16",  or 1.8mm.
The 1.8mm is a little tight but it fits if the end is not frayed.  Cannonfuse.com has 1.8mm in stock.  Pyrocreation.com has 1.4mm paper fuse.  Here's a link.  http://www.pyrocreations.com/inc/sdetail/523/4113.
 
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UPDATE:  I just checked and it appears that Pyrocreations.com has 1/16"fuse in stock.  Here's the link.
http://www.pyrocreations.com/1_16__visco_fuse

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #73 on: October 26, 2011, 02:28:45 PM »
This is the original micro Dahlgren post.

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #74 on: October 26, 2011, 05:47:40 PM »
     We received our pair of Micro Dahlgren Guns in perfect condition, Dom and they look great!  Can't wait to get out to the range for some Smoke and Fire.  For once, Mike is enthused about his early Christmas gift even without the usual wrapping paper!  He placed them way up on top of the company's secretary as an 'Honor Battery'.  As soon as this snow melts, we on our way to a 'Pumpkin Shoot' to test these little beauties.

Thanks for a pair of quality cannons, Dom!!

Mike and Tracy
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I walks in my old brown gaiters along o' my old brown mule,
With seventy gunners be'ind me, an' never a beggar forgets
It's only the pick of the Army that handles the dear little pets - 'Tss! 'Tss!

From the poem  Screw-Guns  by Rudyard Kipling

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #75 on: October 27, 2011, 06:00:18 AM »
M&T,  Thanks for the compliment.

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #76 on: October 27, 2011, 10:24:03 AM »
Dom,

Is this the one you shot the postal match with?  If so you shot great!  Did you try patches?

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #77 on: October 27, 2011, 12:42:21 PM »
Douglas,  I shot the postal match with the 36 caliber WWI field cannon.  This Dahlgren is 50 caliber.

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #78 on: October 28, 2011, 03:04:51 AM »
Well you did good with what ever!!!

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #79 on: October 28, 2011, 04:46:41 AM »
Dom, If you have enough material, I would like to be added to the list to purchase one of these great little cannons. I don't have a .50 yet. Thankyou.
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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #80 on: October 28, 2011, 09:28:59 AM »
Dom, If you have enough material, I would like to be added to the list to purchase one of these great little cannons. I don't have a .50 yet. Thankyou.

Ex 49'er,  I posted the build list with checking my written list and didn't realize your name is already there.  You are next in line to be built.  This is what the earlier orders post also indicates.  Sorry for the mix up.  :-[

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #81 on: November 11, 2011, 04:50:53 AM »
Mine arrived in the mail yesterday. Wowee-Zowee!!!! This a great looking little noise maker. Now I have to stock up on small fuse and some lead balls. Thankyou, Dom!!
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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #82 on: November 11, 2011, 06:00:34 AM »
Mine arrive a couple days ago, it will be freed from the packaging tomorrow.

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #83 on: November 15, 2011, 12:29:07 PM »
Mine arrived in the mail yesterday. Wowee-Zowee!!!! This a great looking little noise maker. Now I have to stock up on small fuse and some lead balls. Thankyou, Dom!!

Ex 49'er, you're welcome and thanks again for your order.
 
 
 

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #84 on: November 15, 2011, 12:30:21 PM »
Mine arrive a couple days ago, it will be freed from the packaging tomorrow.

Rayfan,  Good to see it arrived ok.  Dom

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Re: Micro Dahlgren # 2
« Reply #85 on: November 15, 2011, 01:05:31 PM »
Its a beautiful little cannon. Though I may have to relinquish the first shot, my girlfriend hasn't fired any of them so she didn't understand why I needed another one.