Good evening,
Would anyone know the process used for applying the Lead seal/joint on 60 Pdr shrapnel shells, between the body and ogive, during the First War?
I'm assuming the Lead was turned to profile on a lathe after having been applied but how was it actually fixed to the shell? Lead strip hammered into place?
Lead bar stock gently heated and applied with a dabbing motion to build it up?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance!
Would anyone know the process used for applying the Lead seal/joint on 60 Pdr shrapnel shells, between the body and ogive, during the First War?
I'm assuming the Lead was turned to profile on a lathe after having been applied but how was it actually fixed to the shell? Lead strip hammered into place?
Lead bar stock gently heated and applied with a dabbing motion to build it up?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance!