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Offline dobber

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bronze tube for a barrell?
« on: June 26, 2007, 04:31:55 PM »
would bearing grade bronze be suitable to build a mtn howitzer out of?  golf ball caliber with a sub chamber 1.5"
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Re: bronze tube for a barrell?
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2007, 03:59:45 PM »
would bearing grade bronze . . .

What specific alloy?
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Re: bronze tube for a barrell?
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2007, 03:05:11 PM »
Quote from: dobber on June 26, 2007, 04:31:55 PM
would bearing grade bronze be suitable to build a mtn howitzer out of?  golf ball caliber with a sub chamber 1.5"

Three things go together.
1. Quality Materials
2. Good design.
3. Prudent use (loadings, practices).

The design MUST take into account the materials AND the loadings and use.

So, qualified 'yes' - if the design and use are appropriate.

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