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Kinda like CHRISTmas
« on: April 26, 2013, 04:49:54 PM »
 My 2/3rd scale six pounder barrel made by Herns arrived this afternoon - trying to post pics but my connection is slow right now - will get some posted soonest - now to start working on the carriage.  :)

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Re: Kinda like CHRISTmas
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2013, 07:45:02 PM »
Congrats!!!  The time for smoke & fire is getting closer.
When you're walking on eggs; don't hop!!

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Re: Kinda like CHRISTmas
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2013, 06:22:18 PM »
Kool sound like hern is casting again last i heard they were down for repairs
I send a note so i can get that kid on CHRISTmas morning feeling

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Re: Kinda like CHRISTmas
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2013, 05:54:41 PM »
Aye ta dat Mate!! - Joel told me that it was a sand conv. that had broke down and it took them a week and a half to get it fixed, Still trying to upload pics but no luck so far (I use a cell phone modem in my laptop) - Purchased the wood for the carriage - and have a set of plans to work from - so getting there Ex 49'er.

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Re: Kinda like CHRISTmas
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2013, 10:12:08 AM »
Docbob my carriage should work if the specs joel gave me are correct but im sure i have do some modifications
Just getting hard to wait with weather warming up

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Re: Kinda like CHRISTmas
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2013, 10:42:02 AM »
Hope this works - Here's a pic of me new barrel

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Re: Kinda like CHRISTmas
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2013, 10:46:15 AM »
Also found a Machine shop who will drill and tap the barrel for vent liner - for the vent liner going with the 1/2 inch socket hex head bolt drilled through - going to use quill ignition. The guys at the shop are geeked ta be working on a cannon barrel - LOL