M Md80runway23 40 Cal Joined Nov 11, 2021 Messages 116 Reaction score 96 Dec 13, 2021 #1 Figured id start a build thread for my daniel king howitzer. Progress will be slow and trial and error. Ill start with barrel construction photos. Attachments IMG_0337.jpg 66.6 KB IMG_0338.jpg 197.6 KB
Figured id start a build thread for my daniel king howitzer. Progress will be slow and trial and error. Ill start with barrel construction photos.
M Md80runway23 40 Cal Joined Nov 11, 2021 Messages 116 Reaction score 96 Dec 13, 2021 #2 Finished barrel photos. Barrel was made by peterson cannons. Attachments IMG950351.jpg 70.7 KB IMG950353.jpg 129.4 KB
M Md80runway23 40 Cal Joined Nov 11, 2021 Messages 116 Reaction score 96 Dec 13, 2021 #3 Bought two pieces of 100 year old oak that will be cut and planed. Ive been trying to get a pattern right with the help of another daniel king owner. The wheels will be 36". Attachments 20211213_163532.jpg 28.1 KB Resized_20211123_112732.jpg 455.1 KB
Bought two pieces of 100 year old oak that will be cut and planed. Ive been trying to get a pattern right with the help of another daniel king owner. The wheels will be 36".
M Md80runway23 40 Cal Joined Nov 11, 2021 Messages 116 Reaction score 96 Dec 13, 2021 #4 More photos of pattern draft and wood Attachments 20211209_131821.jpg 85.7 KB 20211208_151055.jpg 98.5 KB
Travler Perusing Happiness MLF Supporter Joined Apr 19, 2007 Messages 237 Reaction score 118 Location Northwest Oregon Jan 6, 2022 #5 Any more progress? Looks like a great project!
M Md80runway23 40 Cal Joined Nov 11, 2021 Messages 116 Reaction score 96 Jan 6, 2022 #6 Not yet, ive shot it a few times just the barrel. Waiting on my wheels.