Cannons

Definition

A cannon is a firearm that shoots large projectiles, most commonly using explosive fuel. A predecessor to modern firearms, early cannons fired cannonballs using black powder.

Crafting instructions

1. Create a positive of the cannon out of an easily worked material, such as wood. This can be done on a lathe. It will not include a bore.
2. Create a two piece sand mold of the wooden cannon, with included funnel and gas channels.
3. Melt enough cast iron to fill the mold and carefully pour.
4. When solidified, demold and mount in lathe.
5. Bore the barrel to slightly over the diameter of cannonballs.
6. Drill a small hole to intercept the end of the barrel for firing.

*why does everybody put crafting instructions on these things, like what????*

To use

1. Place an appropriate charge of black power at the end of the barrel.
2. If the cannonball is to loose in the barrel, add wadding between the charge and projectile.
3. Push projectile to end of barrel.
4. To arm, either (1) place fuse in small hole, or (2) fill hole with fine black power.
5. To fire, either (1) light the fuse, or (2) light fuse powder.