Cannon tools

[Captndan]

I have a Traditions 69 cal. that came without tools. Sponge, worm, rammer, etc. Does anyone make these tools or the parts to DIY?

 

[hawkeye2]

That exact question was asked here a few months ago. I don't remember if it got any replies.

Make a short ramrod with a threaded end. Buy a bore swab, worm and cleaning jag.

 

[Dude]

I've got the same cannon and mine was missing the sponge. As far as I can tell, these Spanish cannons came with a brush and maybe a sponge - or was it another brush? I bought a 12 gauge swab, but had to buy a tap to be able to mount it.

They didn't come with worms, so I'm making one custom.
I haven't seen any real cannons with the rammer, swab, and worm mounted the way the Traditions set them up - over the top of the axle. Eventually I'll make some mounts to scale, and run them below.

I'm missing one of the tool boxes. Any of you know where I can source a replacement?

Captndan - I could make replacements for you, but my time would probably work out to a buck an hour. Hard to get me motivated for that, except to complete the one I've got.

 

[64Springer]

Use the same cleaning tools it takes to clean a .69 musket.

Making a ramrod with 10/32 tips is a cakewalk.

Patches are patches.

 

[Dude]

Use the same cleaning tools it takes to clean a .69 musket.

Making a ramrod with 10/32 tips is a cakewalk.

Patches are patches.

Yup - that's the way to go. I found the 10 gauge mop and didn't know of one in .69 caliber. I do like what I got and am happy with it.

My cannon's rods are 3/8" dowel, so normal ends will work. If you need any dimensions, let me know.

You'll have the added step of making the rammer for the other end of the rod, which is a .69" round wooden cylindrical end to the rod.

 

[Dude]

Dude said "Yup - that's the way to go. I found the 10 gauge mop and didn't know of one in .69 caliber."

Sorry, meant to say it's a 12 gauge mop. I guess it's a standard thread for shot guns - 5/16-27.