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== Definition == | == Definition == | ||
A cannon is a | A '''cannon''' is a [[Firearms|firearm]] that shoots large projectiles, most commonly using [[Explosives|explosive]] fuel. A predecessor to modern firearms, early cannons fired cannonballs using [[black powder]]. | ||
== Crafting instructions == | |||
# 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. | |||
# Create a two piece sand mold of the wooden cannon, with included funnel and gas channels. | |||
# Melt enough cast iron to fill the mold and carefully pour. | |||
# When solidified, demold and mount in lathe. | |||
# Bore the barrel to slightly over the diameter of cannonballs. | |||
# Drill a small hole to intercept the end of the barrel for firing. | |||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>why does everybody put crafting instructions on these things, like what????* | |||
== To use == | |||
# Place an appropriate charge of black power at the end of the barrel. | |||
# If the cannonball is to loose in the barrel, add wadding between the charge and projectile. | |||
# Push projectile to end of barrel. | |||
# To arm, either (1) place fuse in small hole, or (2) fill hole with fine black power. | |||
# To fire, either (1) light the fuse, or (2) light fuse powder. | |||
[[Category:Artillery]] | |||
[[Category:Firearms]] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:48, 14 May 2025
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
- 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.
- Create a two piece sand mold of the wooden cannon, with included funnel and gas channels.
- Melt enough cast iron to fill the mold and carefully pour.
- When solidified, demold and mount in lathe.
- Bore the barrel to slightly over the diameter of cannonballs.
- 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
- Place an appropriate charge of black power at the end of the barrel.
- If the cannonball is to loose in the barrel, add wadding between the charge and projectile.
- Push projectile to end of barrel.
- To arm, either (1) place fuse in small hole, or (2) fill hole with fine black power.
- To fire, either (1) light the fuse, or (2) light fuse powder.