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12 PDR COEHORN BUILD
« on: February 07, 2014, 12:53:35 PM »

I'm coming along on my mortar bed based on these dimensions posted in the sticky's here.  Does anyone have a source where to purchase authentic looking handles?
 
Thanks in advance,
 
Phil 
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Re: 12 PDR COEHORN BUILD
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2014, 04:10:06 PM »
american made or cheap cheap chink.? if you want american made pm me. i can tell you where to find them,
 he does not have a website yet. but Bill anderson makes the best steel handles and hardware, bolts, washers are all machined.




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Re: 12 PDR COEHORN BUILD
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2014, 08:57:50 PM »
Check our sponsors,    Dom Carpenter and Ed  Hart of HMR Cannons have both built them for me in the past,

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Re: 12 PDR COEHORN BUILD
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2014, 08:21:44 AM »

Thanks, I didn't know they made hardware too.  Couldn't find the proper handles on any antique hardware websites.  I bought the 4 1/2" barrel for the project from Dominick and I'll give him a call.


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Re: 12 PDR COEHORN BUILD
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2014, 06:49:31 AM »
Hern Ironworks sells a very nicely made set of handles for mortar bases. They are cast and are easy on your hands too.
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Re: 12 PDR COEHORN BUILD
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2014, 11:16:18 AM »
I can't find a working website for them.   http://www.hernironworks.com/ says under construction.  Do they have a different site?


I uploaded a couple pictures of the ruff cut boards below.  Time to cut out for the barrel and a lot of sanding.

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Re: 12 PDR COEHORN BUILD
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2014, 11:52:37 AM »
where are the pics of the barrel??

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Re: 12 PDR COEHORN BUILD
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2014, 01:05:42 PM »
Here's the barrel.  It's one of Dominick Carpenters 4 1/2" paintcan size mortars.  Unfortunately, he doesn't make the handles for this type of bed which is coming along slowly.  I'm still looking for some reasonably priced handles.
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Re: 12 PDR COEHORN BUILD
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2014, 01:41:03 PM »
yep dont worry about correct hardware, just find something you like,  what does it shoot soft balls? i thought you had a full scale mortar.

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Re: 12 PDR COEHORN BUILD
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2014, 02:08:00 PM »
No, just a fun scale build that shoots quart size paint cans for a good BOOM.  Didn't want to spend the $$$ on a scale barrrel.  But there's no reason the bed can't look authentic.  Just having trouble finding reasonably priced scale handles.
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Re: 12 PDR COEHORN BUILD
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2014, 02:45:27 AM »
Re Hern Ironworks, just call them at the listed number. Joel was the guy to talk to last time I called.
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Re: 12 PDR COEHORN BUILD
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2014, 11:54:30 AM »

Thanks,  Joel answered the call and is shipping out a set for only $54.00.
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