Author Topic: Aluminum bronze? (Read 855 times)

maddmaxx · « **on:** May 15, 2004, 08:18:12 AM »

I might have asked someplace, but I don't remember where, so... Is aluminum bronze good for a bbl? Or just for bearings? Have a piece 2.5" and would like to build a blunderbuss, but not a grenade! If the metal fails, will it rip or shatter? Can a reliable test piece be made to give a fair estimation? And if so, how? Since I can't be sure how it will be loaded a in a generation or two, I'd rather error on the safe side. Estimated bore: 1"- 1.5" at breach and tapered to muzzle. Lot of work carving chips, so if it's a bad idea, maybe I'll try to trade for a piece of better stuff; hopefully DOM bronze. Comments wanted. MM

Double D · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2004, 08:38:08 AM »

works just fine for the decorative outside as long as you put a steel liner in it.

maddmaxx · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2004, 01:31:47 PM »

OK. So it would be easier to make it from steel then have it plated. Will hot-roll be good enough, or should I figure on something better? Another Question: Where do I look for information on blunderbusses?

Double D · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2004, 01:04:42 AM »

No , If you feel you need a bronze gun make the tube from bronze and pit a liner in it.

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