Why do some homemade cannons

[sussexmuzllodr]

peel open like a banana after the first shot?





****disclaimer*** Making a Joke. No stands of Bamboo were harmed in any way.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Can only speculate safety precautions were not followed. e.g. poor quality barrel steel, too thin barrel wall, overcharged, smoke less powder used, etc. But, to me, the "peel back" part is puzzling. Methinks a weak cannon barrel would shatter rather than peel. I dunno. Just guessing. Need an expert to chime in.

 

[Rifleman1776]

OK, saw the disclaimer.

 

[earlwb]

The same reason you see rifle barrels peeled back like a banana.

 

[Rob M.]

As Rifleman say ....some people are $tupid and do stupid things , then blame something or someone else when they get hurt

 

[IanH]

Because Bugs Bunny stuck his finger in the muzzle?