Author Topic: The Making of a Full Scale Limber Chest (Read 7102 times)

onegreatshot · « **Reply #60 on:** October 29, 2012, 09:36:02 AM »

Thanks Zulu, it was interesting to follow. Nice work.

The Jeff · « **Reply #61 on:** October 29, 2012, 11:40:35 AM »

Very nice! Thanks for the build thread too.

Could you explain how you paint the metal work? What paint and how many coats? I have trouble with the paint scratching off on my mortar and I'm not sure if it's the paint, not enough coats, or just something that happens.

Artilleryman · « **Reply #62 on:** October 29, 2012, 11:57:48 AM »

Excellent!

Zulu · « **Reply #63 on:** October 29, 2012, 12:03:15 PM »

Quote from: The Jeff on October 29, 2012, 11:40:35 AM

Very nice! Thanks for the build thread too.

Could explain how you paint the metal work? What paint and how many coats? I have trouble with the paint scratching off on my mortar and I'm not sure if it's the paint, not enough coats, or just something that happens.

Jeff,
The paint is just Rustoleum flat black in a spray can. It gets about 4 coats. It will scratch too if if you hit it on something while it's fresh. $:-\$ The longer it sits, the harder it gets.
Powder coating might possibly be better and probably wouldn't be too expensive on a small mortar.
Zulu

skratch · « **Reply #64 on:** October 29, 2012, 03:29:26 PM »

Zulu, thanks so much for the thread ! Lots of info. I love to see the work of a true craftsman,,, and your assistant ain't no slouch in that department either !

John,,,,,,

moose53 · « **Reply #65 on:** October 29, 2012, 04:51:34 PM »

Thank you for posting , very good reference material .

Zulu · « **Reply #66 on:** October 30, 2012, 03:24:36 AM »

Thanks for the comments.

The limber chest is for sale and can be seen on my website at
http://www.jmelledge.com/LimberChest.html

While you are there, please browse through a few pages There is a lot to see. It contains over 90 pages now thanks to my lovely Web Mistress.

Zulu

Zulu · « **Reply #67 on:** October 31, 2012, 12:27:05 PM »

I sent a link to this thread to the guy who bought my last limber chest. Now he wants a price to build a full scale limber.

I have built two of them. Both at the same time.
I am thinking if I want to build another one. $:-\$ It is a lot of work!

Zulu

Zulu · « **Reply #68 on:** November 27, 2012, 02:52:01 AM »

If anyone is considering making a full scale limber chest, here is a website that cast all the ironwork for the box. They also cast ironwork for full scale field carriages.
The limber chest ironwork is a little pricy but if you can't do it yourself, it is an option.
Zulu
http://www.cannonpartsltd.com/

DaveSB · « **Reply #69 on:** December 12, 2012, 10:44:46 AM »

absolutely beautiful. One day i hope to either grow my talent of wood and metal working to a level of finish like yours, or become wealthy enough to pay you to make everything

it would be worth every penny.

Zulu · « **Reply #70 on:** December 12, 2012, 10:54:20 AM »

Quote from: DaveSB on December 12, 2012, 10:44:46 AM

absolutely beautiful. One day i hope to either grow my talent of wood and metal working to a level of finish like yours, or become wealthy enough to pay you to make everything it would be worth every penny.

Go ahead and send a check. I'll get started.

Zulu

winniewino · « **Reply #71 on:** December 14, 2012, 06:27:14 PM »

Zulu,

We should talk about a 1/2 scale or so version of the Limber Chest. This could hold a smaller entire piece and its related ammo and gear, aka "artillery in a box". Preferably this could be light enough for one person to handle.

oltom · « **Reply #72 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:50:37 AM »

I noticed your comment on those dovetails.....it's ALWAYS neat to make then tap together a dovetail.......woodworking at it's best!!

Zulu · « **Reply #73 on:** December 15, 2012, 04:38:35 AM »

Quote from: winniewino on December 14, 2012, 06:27:14 PM

Zulu,

We should talk about a 1/2 scale or so version of the Limber Chest. This could hold a smaller entire piece and its related ammo and gear, aka "artillery in a box". Preferably this could be light enough for one person to handle.

winniewino,
With as many cannons as you are starting to collect, you have already outgrown a 1/2 scale chest.

Zulu

moconfed · « **Reply #74 on:** December 22, 2012, 04:08:58 AM »

Zulu, That is one nice chest- I'd be proud to have it on our limber.

Zulu · « **Reply #75 on:** December 22, 2012, 05:16:18 AM »

Quote from: moconfed on December 22, 2012, 04:08:58 AM

Zulu, That is one nice chest- I'd be proud to have it on our limber.

moconfed,
Who made your limber? When properly made, they are quite involved. Do you have pictures?
Zulu

theratdog · « **Reply #76 on:** January 29, 2013, 09:28:55 PM »

you are doing some nice work.i was a fab mechanic+welder for thirty years started as a welder done a lot of big and small work you are more talented with wood.if you would like to save some money convert your accetlene out fit to use propane get a propane tip and change regulator to fit a propane bottle it cuts good takes a little more time to heat up. i have cut 4'' thick plate with it easy. much cheaper.keep up the nice work.

texas arty · « **Reply #77 on:** February 11, 2013, 07:45:40 AM »

Quote from: Zulu on October 19, 2012, 02:10:50 AM

I started on the copper top.
I used a 52" X 29" piece of 16 oz. per square foot copper I got for $80.
It was my intention to take more pictures than I did but the copper installation is very frustrating and I missed a couple of pictures that I should have taken.
Here is what I got done yesterday.

The new copper sitting on the box.

One edge of the copper clamped in place. Drilling pilot holes through a template I made.

Copper nails installed. Getting ready to make the first bend. Bend is done with a block of wood and a mallet. Then finished with a long strip of wood and clamps to get a sharp edge.

A different template is used to drill the side holes.

Side holes finished and nailed, the copper is pulled over the top of the lid and glued in place.

I should have had a couple of more pictures here but I missed my chance.
Both sides are nailed. I am getting ready to cut the copper to final length and nail the underside.

Underside nailed. Both ends still have to be done.

The above work took me five hours.
The ends have to bend over the curved top of the lid. It gets harder.

I'm not sure if I will work on it today. It is my birthday. I turned 60.
What's the deal with that? One minute you are hanging around young and dumb, and the next minute you are hanging around old and dumb.
I will have to ponder this today.
Zulu

When you talk about glueing the coper to the top what kind of glue are you using?

Zulu · « **Reply #78 on:** February 11, 2013, 08:05:21 AM »

texas arty,
I just spread some Titebond glue on the plywood before I folded the copper top over. Really anything would work. I wouldn't use Gorilla Glue though.

Are you making a chest? I hope you're taking a lot of pictures. Start a new thread and post some of them.
Zulu

texas arty · « **Reply #79 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:31:58 AM »

Quote from: Zulu on February 11, 2013, 08:05:21 AM

texas arty,
I just spread some Titebond glue on the plywood before I folded the copper top over. Really anything would work. I wouldn't use Gorilla Glue though.

Are you making a chest? I hope you're taking a lot of pictures. Start a new thread and post some of them.
Zulu

Thanks I am making a box to fit on a Prairie carriage. I wasn't sure if the Titebond would work but that is what I used for all of the wood glue up. I will take pictures as I go.