Braintree Cannon Repair

[boilermaker]

Figured I would pass this along. I don't live in Braintree but these cannons are worth saving and displaying properly.

https://sites.google.com/site/thebraintreehistoricalsociety/braintree-s-big-gun-restoration

 

[spcantwell]

they should talk to the RI artilery group (cant remember the name they use but theres only one). I knew one of the guys who had a veary simular carrage setup. The sticking point is that they want it for free though and thats hard for anyone to do

 

[FSTC]

Let them send the work to Virginia. There are several wheelrights in Central Mass.

 

[MAGG]

i live in braintree and oddly enough have passed this canon a lot(its across from the town hall and near thayer academy and the T)...about 2 weeks ago I noticed there was no wheel on one side and thought it was odd but didnt think much of it. ill check out th elink some more and may have to donate. thanks for the post

 

[smokey-seven]

I've had people buy from this outfit. Wheels are not as expensive as you might think.

36" cannon wheels for around a hundred fifty. (shipping not included.)

http://www.amishwares.com/site/1504461/page/45031

 

[Tracer1951]

they should talk to the RI artilery group (cant remember the name they use but theres only one). I knew one of the guys who had a veary simular carrage setup. The sticking point is that they want it for free though and thats hard for anyone to do

I believe you make be referring to the Newport Artillery Company ( as in Newport RI). I grew up in Newport and witnessed many an event where the members shot their cannon. If anyone is going to Newport stop by and check out their Museum. Its not state of the art but still has a lot of interesting items a worth the visit! ( They may also know where to get the wheels made)

https://www.facebook.com/NewportArtilleryCompany

http://newportartillery.org/

 

[TC McQuade]

I've had people buy from this outfit. Wheels are not as expensive as you might think.

36" cannon wheels for around a hundred fifty. (shipping not included.)

http://www.amishwares.com/site/1504461/page/45031

Unfortunately those wheels are only decorations and might not work.

These wheels are constructed very solid even though they are designed as decor.

But these wheels appear to be for real cannons and cost about $350.00 each.

They are located in Kentucky and shipping may be more than the cost of the wheels.

Custom Wagons, LLC
P. O. Box 808
Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356

36'' Wood Cannon Wheel, Extra Heavy Duty

http://www.customwagons.com/store/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=catshow&ref=Cannon_Wheels

 

[ISOTOX]

Are they 2A friendly....if not screw them! Let the cannon rot! Let them mooch there money from the Antis.

 

[Len-2A Training]

Are they 2A friendly....if not screw them! Let the cannon rot! Let them mooch there money from the Antis.

IIRC, the director of the Braintree Historical Society paid a visit to one of BR&P's meetings, the club donated some money to them after her presentation and I think that she joined the club sometime after that. If so, judge accordingly.