OT miniature cannons

unspellable · 05-06-2003, 02:08 PM

P.08, can you give me some more info? I checked the FAC and CVA websites and did not find anything on miniature cannons at all.

As for blowing things up, brass and bronze were the material of choice at one time, only in the 19th century did iron and steel come into widespread use. But in any case, it has to be done right. I think the very simplicity of a cannon barrel leads to people trying it with home brewed and ornamental stuff. Just because its metal doesnt mean it's the right alloy, the right heat treatment, or free of flaws.

05-06-2003, 02:08 PM	#10
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 768 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	P.08, can you give me some more info? I checked the FAC and CVA websites and did not find anything on miniature cannons at all. As for blowing things up, brass and bronze were the material of choice at one time, only in the 19th century did iron and steel come into widespread use. But in any case, it has to be done right. I think the very simplicity of a cannon barrel leads to people trying it with home brewed and ornamental stuff. Just because its metal doesnt mean it's the right alloy, the right heat treatment, or free of flaws.