Williamsburg bronze cannon pour

[mark brier]

I forgot about this and forgot I had some pictures of the furnace. This was from 2012 , the 3rd and successful attempt at pouring the cannon. The furnace was laid up special by the masons in the historic trades. 90% traditional pour however did have to utilize some modern material that was provided by Newport News shipyard. Casting mold is buried. I thought these pictures would be enjoyed by members here.
Mark Brier

[mark brier]

Moderators feel free to move if this doesn't belong in this section.
Mark Brier

[grizg]

I see George Suiter was involved in the pour...

One thing I've always liked about Williamsburg was the sense of adventure. The tradesmen's discussions were often academic, theoretical, and collaborative in nature... I'm new to this board but I am getting the same sense from the discussions here. I do however miss Gary, Jon and Dave.

[johnny]

Wonderful photographs.  Thank you for sharing. 

[David R. Pennington]

They were talking about this when I was there in 08. Thanks for sharing.

[shifty]

   
    While at Fort Eustis i used to visit the Gunsmith shop in Williamsburg  almost every week was always amazed with there work , a wonderful place.

[Mike Brooks]

How big is the barrel?

[shifty]

How big is the barrel?

     I think it is a 3-pounder about a 41" long barrel weigh some where around 200 lbs.

[45-110]

Sure would like to see the barrel and the type of pattern used? was it a direct pour out the back of furnace or a large crucible. Interesting topic.

[mark brier]

As memory serves it was suppose to be a 3" bore.

The casting was a direct pour, and again as memory serves somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 lbs of bronze was melted.
Mark Brier