DEADLINE222
Well-Known Member
I have done plenty of modern rotating band replacements, but I have yet to do anything older.
My first older project will be a 1880's US 6 pounder, common. I will be using copper, and I am intimidated by what seems to be a lack of surface to hold the copper, unlike with modern projectiles.
I would like to keep the rotating band trench original, and not add areas to grab the copper.
I have read old books describing how the process was acomplished at the factories, but I am wandering how I can be succesful in the garage with 12 ton press and existing tools?
My first older project will be a 1880's US 6 pounder, common. I will be using copper, and I am intimidated by what seems to be a lack of surface to hold the copper, unlike with modern projectiles.
I would like to keep the rotating band trench original, and not add areas to grab the copper.
I have read old books describing how the process was acomplished at the factories, but I am wandering how I can be succesful in the garage with 12 ton press and existing tools?