How do I build this Firecracker Artillery Gun?

[22lr]

I need one of these. Any idea what he is using for the barrel / breech plug that clips over? Please tell me this is off the shelf hardware.


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[vicorjh]

I need one of these. Any idea what he is using for the barrel / breech plug that clips over? Please tell me this is off the shelf hardware.


View: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2U4xdGtAEh/?igsh=amxreGVoeXZhcDcx

That's a Camlock fitting.

Something like:

Stainless Steel Camlock - Male Cam X 1/2 in. Female (Type A) | MoreBeer

Type A Camlock Fitting. Male Camlock with 1/2 inch Female Pipe Thread. Free shipping over $59.

www.morebeer.com

Stainless Steel Camlock - Female Cam X 1/2 in. Female (Type D) | MoreBeer

Type D Camlock Fitting. Female Camlock with 1/2 inch Female Pipe Thread. Free shipping over $59.

www.morebeer.com

 

[Sweeney]

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[CMEBoston]

Cam lock cap

 

[Boghog1]

The ends are type A and
type DC coupling cam and
groove fittings. Just have
to think about the pipe
sleeve and end caps that
hold the spring and inner
tube.
.

 

[22lr]

NES braintrust comes through again. Thanks guys

 

[Broc]

This is what is great about NES.

OP, now I want to build one.

Do you mind posting your shopping list and what issues you run into along the way?

 

[Asaltweapon]

Now I want one too. With cherry bombs

 

[Broc]

I am being serious ...

I am thinking we could have a build party at a NES meet and greet.

More like an assembly part. Looks like the only part that requires real work is the plate (whatever it is called) that needs to be cut.

@chris_1001
@Mesatchornug
@AJK129
@Spartan65

Maybe @EddieCoyle can laser engrave "hi Maura" on the front.

 

[22lr]

It will take me a while. Maybe you could post your build list I am thinking I need to start with the firecrackers. Those in the video look beefier than the normal black cats. Any idea what those are?

 

[Mesatchornug]

I am being serious ...

I am thinking we could have a build party at a NES meet and greet.

More like an assembly part. Looks like the only part that requires real work is the plate (whatever it is called) that needs to be cut.

@chris_1001
@Mesatchornug
@AJK129
@Spartan65

Maybe @EddieCoyle can laser engrave "hi Maura" on the front.

 

[Dennis in MA]

Where are you getting those double or triple-sized firecrackers???

 

[wcorey]

In Ma you'd probably need a cannon permit and be required to fa-10 it...
And/or it's a 'destructive device'... Or...

When I was a kid I used to make zip guns using the same principle, a tube with a threaded end/removable breach plug that had a hole for a firecracker fuse. Matchlock type ignition with a piece of smoldering cotton rope. Could put a ball bearing through a steel soda can.
And the potato/tennis ball bazookas and the candle powered/dry cleaner bag hot air balloons, firecrackers (or whatever) with fuses melted in part way down the candles.

 

[LittleCalm]

How does the firecracker in the breech light the firecracker in the barrel. Seems fishy to me.

 

[22lr]

Looks like 50 milligrams of flash powder is the legal limit in US. Bummer

 

[Kevin_NH]

Looks like 50 milligrams of flash powder is the legal limit in US. Bummer

That's the federal limit on "firecrackers and other ground devices", the limit for aerial reports is slightly higher;
For the launch charge you really don't want flash powder anyway; the only limit on the charge in a cannon is your mettle (and the metal of the barrel and breech).

 

[chris_1001]

I am being serious ...

I am thinking we could have a build party at a NES meet and greet.

More like an assembly part. Looks like the only part that requires real work is the plate (whatever it is called) that needs to be cut.

@chris_1001
@Mesatchornug
@AJK129
@Spartan65

Maybe @EddieCoyle can laser engrave "hi Maura" on the front.

(in) <-- but in secret... (Hi Andrea ) @Broc, remind me about something next time we go to the range...

 

[Lefty38-55]

…youse needs a cannon license for that in Mass, IIRC …

 

[yogi]

Must have!!!!!!! If we really get organized count me “in”……moving to NH in April and can’t wait to have this for the 4th

 

[chris_1001]

…youse needs a cannon license for that in Mass, IIRC …

Only to fire it...

 

[Mesatchornug]

Only if you get caught...

FIFY

 

[Asaltweapon]

How does the firecracker in the breech light the firecracker in the barrel. Seems fishy to me.

The flash.
I guess it’s time to get ordering some materials.
I’ll be sure to file an EFA 10 from Maine.

 

[HorizontalHunter]

Had to….

 

[Broc]

The flash.
I guess it’s time to get ordering some materials.
I’ll be sure to file an EFA 10 from Maine.

The flash was more of an explosion.

I would be worried one blows up and causes the other to blow up. I would probably stand pretty far back for the first 2 or 3.

 

[Yazz]

I am being serious ...

I am thinking we could have a build party at a NES meet and greet.

More like an assembly part. Looks like the only part that requires real work is the plate (whatever it is called) that needs to be cut.

@chris_1001
@Mesatchornug
@AJK129
@Spartan65

Maybe @EddieCoyle can laser engrave "hi Maura" on the front.

Can I play?

 

[Asaltweapon]

The flash was more of an explosion.

I would be worried one blows up and causes the other to blow up. I would probably stand pretty far back for the first 2 or 3.

The next time I head out of the woods I’ll stop at a fireworks store and look at my options for ammo. I’ll work around that.

 

[Shark_Cage]

I’d be totally into building this. I’d shoot it over a lake in Maine

Count me in.

 

[Penniepup1]

I’m IN for another device where I could lose an eye or fingers.

 

[Spartan65]

This sounds like a fed trap.

I am IN

 

[Toast]

I’m IN for another device where I could lose an eye or fingers.

Clearly a variant of "If you don't get grease, blood, or dirt under your fingernails, it's a hobby, not a sport."