Ship's Cannon

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Dave506
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Ship's Cannon

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Hello to everyone in the Vectric World,
I think I may have only replied to a few posts in my time here. Mostly just been learning from all of you on and off over the past 3 years or so. I thought it was time to share a little. I finally made something (I think) unique enough to share. I hope you like it? Someone at work is building a Tiki bar this spring and wanted a ship's cannon to put on the bar. He gave me a photo and asked if I could make it. I told him and I'd give it a shot and this is the result. The cannon is 24" long and 5" in diameter on the fat end. I used Aspire for the whole project. The cannon was sliced into 4 pieces as I don't have enough clearance for the 4th axis, and I haven't use the 4th axis as of yet anyway. I used 2X6 planed down to 1.25" for the cannon pieces. I found the cannon portion of the project here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:338952 and brought in the pieces into Aspire. Then I proportion it to the size wanted for the cannon. The base for the cannon I used the photo of the cannon to draw vectors for the base. I 1st imported in the photo into Aspire and proportioned it to the desired size. Then it was just a matter of drawing the vectors and using the photo image as a guide line. The base is cut from edge glued pine .72" thick. Cut (2) pieces and then glued together. It was a fun and interesting project so I thought I would share it with you. The only pieces I didn't use the CNC for where the pieces used to tie the base together with. I just cut those on the table saw. I'd be willing to share the files if anyone wants to make one.
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Photo of ship cannon used for project
Photo of ship cannon used for project
And the final result. The darer areas is wood filler. It's just going to be painted anyway.
And the final result. The darer areas is wood filler. It's just going to be painted anyway.
Close up of the base
Close up of the base
Another close up view
Another close up view

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Re: Ship's Cannon

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Great work Dave, you did well. You should be proud.

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Excellent work. Great job in figuring out how to go from an idea to a physical reality.

Angie

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Re: Ship's Cannon

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Well Done!
Glad you posted the dimensions...Much bigger than I thought at first glance:)
They should be very happy :)
Don't forget to post pics when painted.
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Re: Ship's Cannon

Post by mikeacg »

Very nice Dave! I could see a couple of those guarding my porch!

Mike :)

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Yeah - that is just sooooo cool
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Re: Ship's Cannon

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WOW. Thanks so much for the kind responses. I didn't expect that...

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What a great project, and what great ideas to put it all together and finished.

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I love it. I have about a thousand pictures of Civil war field pieces and the various mounts that were used in the forts of the era. Visited Fort Polaski
outside of Charlotte this winter- lotsa interesting stuff there. Someday...

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Nice Work!
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That's AWESOME Dave! I simply love it. If you're able too...I'd love to have the files to give it a try myself. I can see this beauty on my deck (facing the neighbours) :)
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Mitch,

I sent you a message. I need your email. Just promise not to blow up the neighbors house with it. :roll:

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Message received and responded. THANKS!!!

And no one will be hurt other than my wife's ears as I power up all the toys. :)
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Excellent work, Dave. Thank you for sharing the photos and your process.
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Re: Ship's Cannon

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mfirlott wrote: I can see this beauty on my deck (facing the neighbours) :)
I am convinced your neighbours can be anywhere near as bad as mine
Today I found bubblegum thrown over the fence. :cry:
Luckily I found it before the dogs did, my Siberian Husky will pick up anything.
Cheers
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