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Cannon poll

Commodore Swab

By Commodore Swab
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Still getting started with my first cannon, and thought I would look for some input  

22 members have voted

  1. 1. How important is the bang?

    • I don't care about the bang
      1
    • I want a big loud bang
      19
    • I would rather have something that isn't that loud
      2

  2. 2. How often do you plan on firing your cannon

    • I just want it to look pretty and don't plan on firing it
      0
    • Only at events
      7
    • Every chance I get
      13
    • Once in a while around friends
      2

  3. 3. What size cannon interests you?

    • The bigger the better
      2
    • Something I can move by myself
      10
    • Something that is small enough to pick up and carry with one hand
      1
    • I don't care about size, I want it to be full size not a scaled down model
      8
    • I want to own my own battery with many different cannons
      4

  4. 4. Is it important to be historically accurate?

    • Something that looks like a cannon is fine with me
      1
    • I want my cannon to be as accurate as possible
      12
    • A scaled down cannon that is close to original is fine
      7
    • I don't want a replica I want the original
      0
    • I want my cannon very shiny and polished
      1
    • I prefer the bronze to look old and original
      4

  5. 5. What do you plan to fire from your cannon?

    • Nothing, I don't plan to fire it
      0
    • Just blanks
      4
    • Just blanks, but would like it to be able to fire a ball
      14
    • I want to take down walls with my cannon
      3
    • It would be really cool to be able to safely launch something like a tennis ball, golf ball, or volleyball
      1

  6. 6. What material would you like your cannon made out of?

    • Bronze even though it is more expensive
      4
    • Iron to save the cost.
      8
    • Bronze and it must be lined with a steel liner
      10

  7. 7. Would you like a custom built cannon?

    • No, something common is fine
      12
    • Yes, I want a true 1 of a kind replica
      2
    • Something common but able to be personalized
      8

  8. 8. How important is cost?

    • I never thought I could afford any cannon
      10
    • The sky is the limit
      2
    • 0-200
      1
    • 200-500
      3
    • 500-1000
      4
    • 1000-2000
      1
    • 2000-3000
      0
    • Over 3000
      1

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Commodore Swab

Commodore Swab

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As many of you know from my last post, I am now starting to make cannons and after reading about sea chests thought what a wonderful idea to poll a series of questions to gather input.

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tigerlee

tigerlee

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Ahoy Maties,

As you be interested in making cannon, right at the time I be in need of one. I run an Olde Tyme Pirate Photo Studio in St Augustine, FL. I want to build a set to look like the inside of a gun deck to a tallship. I am in need a realistic looking gun, probably a 9 pounder (about 5.5 feet long) on a naval carriage. It does not have to fire or be made of metal, as I would need to move it around by myself many times during the day. It does need to be strong enough to allow a few people to sit on it. I also need all the props of a gun deck such as the blocks, rammer, sponger, wormer, cannon balls, grapeshot, buckets, etc. My budget for all of this is about $1000, which is that much I know, but still alot to spend in this economy. If any of you have good ideas let me know.

Yes I know about the replica cannon form Loyalist Arms, but they do not carry it anymore.

Tiger Lee, creator of the Hot Pirate Babe Calendar

Commodore Swab

Commodore Swab

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Ahoy Maties,

As you be interested in making cannon, right at the time I be in need of one. I run an Olde Tyme Pirate Photo Studio in St Augustine, FL. I want to build a set to look like the inside of a gun deck to a tallship. I am in need a realistic looking gun, probably a 9 pounder (about 5.5 feet long) on a naval carriage. It does not have to fire or be made of metal, as I would need to move it around by myself many times during the day. It does need to be strong enough to allow a few people to sit on it. I also need all the props of a gun deck such as the blocks, rammer, sponger, wormer, cannon balls, grapeshot, buckets, etc. My budget for all of this is about $1000, which is that much I know, but still alot to spend in this economy. If any of you have good ideas let me know.

Yes I know about the replica cannon form Loyalist Arms, but they do not carry it anymore.

Tiger Lee, creator of the Hot Pirate Babe Calendar

Unfortunatly everything I am making is fully functional. There are some big fiberglass cannons up the street from me but they are a fair bit bigger than what you are looking for and do not have a carriage or any implements. Last I checked it was $995 for just the barrel

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tigerlee

tigerlee

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I am also aware of the Largo Cargo 10 foot cannon, which is too big for my space. They did tell me that they will be working on a 8 foot gun next year, which doesn't work with my time frame. If you know of any one else me me know. I also know of greatguns.org which is too big or small and too expensive for my budget.

Tiger

Commodore Swab

Commodore Swab

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I am also aware of the Largo Cargo 10 foot cannon, which is too big for my space. They did tell me that they will be working on a 8 foot gun next year, which doesn't work with my time frame. If you know of any one else me me know. I also know of greatguns.org which is too big or small and too expensive for my budget.

Tiger

Its not too difficult to mock up a larger fake barrel out of PVC/Foam, Fiberglass or cement. The problem comes with everything else that you want for it. All of that stuff for a gun that size is way out of your budget if you want it to look good

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tigerlee

tigerlee

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Do yar know of anyone who could be able to mock out a fiberglass cannon barrow? I know a local black smith who could make me some of the smaller items.

Tiger

I am also aware of the Largo Cargo 10 foot cannon, which is too big for my space. They did tell me that they will be working on a 8 foot gun next year, which doesn't work with my time frame. If you know of any one else me me know. I also know of greatguns.org which is too big or small and too expensive for my budget.

Tiger

Its not too difficult to mock up a larger fake barrel out of PVC/Foam, Fiberglass or cement. The problem comes with everything else that you want for it. All of that stuff for a gun that size is way out of your budget if you want it to look good

Commodore Swab

Commodore Swab

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Not right now, everybody is out of town and I don't have access to the shop.

For the ultimate cannon though if price was not an issue . . .

6 pounder 5.5 feet

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