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Looks like your temporary gun carriage should work nicely, Roger. (I like the perspective provided by the Oatmeal Stout too.)
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The stout gave its' life after the painting was done!
Twas a fun project but the boom might be too much for my meager 3/4 acre. The last time I shot off some aerial bombs the the local police paid a visit. (just 3 weeks ago) So I've got to pace myself in this regard.
I'm taking it down to my hunting club for the dove opener. It should give me master of ceremony status!
HA HA !!!
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Load it with 2ounces of 8's, and remember to lead them.
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I picked up a very nice slab of black walnut 2 inches thick and 14" X 48". The carriage is going to be a nice winter project.
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Started on the cannnon carriage over Thanksgiving. Got the axles turned in the lathe, and cut the wheels. The rest will follow after deer season. Measure it up Run the first cut through the planer Cut the 2X2 axle Turn the axles Cut out the wheels before turning. The black walnut is way overboard for this project but what the heck. It is starting to shape up. I should be done in January.
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That looks like all fun. Good for you Romac.
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You might be on to something there.
Can it be modified for a post war R?
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I was thinking a pair of R's side by side for when they open Drone season, Joe.
I'm not greedy, I just want one of each.
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I think this explains the golf ball that my hunting buddy found where no golfer would tread during a coyote hunt last week end. I could not believe it was there. Mystery solved.
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Well, I had some time on my hands and me being a big kid and all.... My friend Tom had all the right equipment and knowhow and he made it so even I could not mess it up. I think it came out OK for a first attempt.
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A-OK I'd say!! Nice craftsmanship. I really envy your workshop.
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Beautiful work, sir! Now, all you need are some friction primers like these; [color:#3333FF]FRICTION PRIMERS LINK[/color] And a few pounds of this; [color:#3333FF]GOEX CANNON POWDER LINK[/color] Some of these; [color:#3333FF]USED GOLF BALLS LINK[/color] And a couple of miles of open space... Yes, I'm envious! Ed
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I have 20 feet of cannon fuse and plenty of powder for now.
I have been buying up open cans of powder at swap meets at my gun club for years. Probably have over 10 lbs still.
I like to shoot it with 600 grains of powder and use compacted tinfoil for wadding. It makes a big boom.
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I bet! That is a nice piece of work by the way. Bring it down and we'll have an artillery duel, shooting at crab buoys out in the Bay.
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