Gunsmithing: Building a black powder Cannon

[1911ly]

Come on dude! Where's the video!

 

[IndyGunworks]

Come on dude! Where's the video!

Been redoing the landscaping to something that will keep us from having to pull weeds ever again. no more watering either cas I buried soaker hose. Might be tomorrow until I can upload them... I have not even had time to look at them myself.

 

[1911ly]

I understand. Life trumps play and day! Eagerly awaiting. NP. The soakers work great. Just make sure you get the air out on the winter and you'll love it.

I am going to hopefully get to welding my Sten Mark III this week. Then I am on to the AR15 80%.

Have fun!

 

[IndyGunworks]

I thought I would have the videos up today, but I don't have a video maker on my computer like I thought, and Norton wont allow me to download a free version. some of the videos are LOOONG, pointlessly long. so I want to edit them down and add commentary so you know what sort of charges you are watching.

 

[1911ly]

Bummer, but it will be worth the wait! You are posting so you must have survived! LOL

 

[selinoid44]

I think its like ketchup, the anticipation is killing us!

 

[IndyGunworks]

Only video I had on my phone... I can upload it directly. for the rest and the really good stuff you will have to wait.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G4glrAVc3A

 

[top hat 45]

Only video I had on my phone... I can upload it directly. for the rest and the really good stuff you will have to wait.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G4glrAVc3A

thats the shot you lost the bet on isnt it?

 

[1911ly]

Awesome Indy!! Way to go!

 

[IndyGunworks]

I don't remember... all the shots are sort of running together now... I think I fired it 8 times but I only have 7 videos are the camera... I don't remember firing it w/out recording....

Should have written them down and what they were as I did it.

If you can recall the charges location and shot order that would help a lot when I label them on the video I make. once I figure out how to make it.

 

[IndyGunworks]

come to think of it... no that's not the one I lost the bet on... that was the 8 ounce blank charge, which is the video I think I am missing unfortunately.

that video is the one w/ the can of pea gravel, and the bore full of walnuts.... which once you see the video you will be surprised... the ENTIRE berm was lit up.

 

[IndyGunworks]

a few more photo's from Saturday

 

[Lost Californian]

Thank you! Words fail .... knowing all you put into it and how you shared. So, once again, thanks!

 

[selinoid44]

That is a piece of art!

 

[IndyGunworks]

A few more photo's my wife took

Ramming a charge.




A gracious thanks to Tophat45. He has offered ALOT of behind the scenes help and guidance. Even loaned a few tools. A few parts of the project were done in his garage as well.



My little helper pointing because he wanted me to shoot it again.



And here he is holding the powder charge. He wasn't quite tall enough to load the cannon. Maybe next year.

 

[Leadeye]

Great looking project!

 

[Pete]

So cool! Thanks for sharing & keeping us in the build. Looks like a great time was had by all.

 

[top hat 45]

wifes camera takes as good of pics as yours, or better. i cant remember what we were discussing in that pic with me in it. canon looks great in pics and film, you've done a fantastic job nick.

 

[1911ly]

Wow doesn't sum it up well enough. My favorite is the one of you and your son. That is one impressive beast.

 

[ghitch75]

here is your vid......nice job!!!!!!.......camera person flinched a bit



[video=youtube;8G4glrAVc3A]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G4glrAVc3A[/video]