So, I've seen a few threads about mortars and cannons lately and thought I'd share.
My father, an amazing tool and die maker, is in the process of building a couple cannons. Years ago (he was probably in his 20's) he built a golf ball cannon. Well, bigger is always better, right? So he has started on a 6" diameter by 36" long piece of solid steel round bar. With a half liter water bottle in mind he started his newest creation. He has started by drilling out a 1' hole 33" deep and worked his way up to a 2 9/16" bore size (the same diameter as the water bottle). He has completely drilled out the bore 33" deep to 2 9/16. He is just getting started on turning the outside (final design is undetermined) so I thought I would share some of the progress with you guys. He also is doing some a little smaller with 4" diameter steel and I believe a 2" bore size. These videos are of the 6" diameter.
THOUGHTS, SUGGESTIONS, QUESTIONS, FEEDBACK????
Still need to come up with carriage of some sorts to mount it on, maybe there is someone out there that knows someone to help?
BORE:
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STARTING TO TURN THE OUTSIDE:
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My father, an amazing tool and die maker, is in the process of building a couple cannons. Years ago (he was probably in his 20's) he built a golf ball cannon. Well, bigger is always better, right? So he has started on a 6" diameter by 36" long piece of solid steel round bar. With a half liter water bottle in mind he started his newest creation. He has started by drilling out a 1' hole 33" deep and worked his way up to a 2 9/16" bore size (the same diameter as the water bottle). He has completely drilled out the bore 33" deep to 2 9/16. He is just getting started on turning the outside (final design is undetermined) so I thought I would share some of the progress with you guys. He also is doing some a little smaller with 4" diameter steel and I believe a 2" bore size. These videos are of the 6" diameter.
THOUGHTS, SUGGESTIONS, QUESTIONS, FEEDBACK????
Still need to come up with carriage of some sorts to mount it on, maybe there is someone out there that knows someone to help?
BORE:
View My Video
STARTING TO TURN THE OUTSIDE:
View My Video
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