Naval carriage for an 1812 barrel

[zulu]

Here is a naval carriage I built for a barrel that was made in 1812.
I do all the woodwork as well as the metal work myself.
The carriage is properly made with the capsquare bolts running vertically through the side cheeks for strength. The front bolts also go through the axle.
The carriage is narrower in the front and wider in the back. Because of this, all holes including the trunnion pockets have to be drilled at a 2 1/2 degree angle.
I will be happy to answer any questions anyone might have.
Michael

 

The wood looks to oak by the grain.

Mahogany stain for the finish?

No tires for the wheels?

Nice work all in all.

CP

 

[zulu]

The wood is oak.
The stain is something called Jacobean.
Not all naval carriages had tires. Here is a drawing I use for a reference on some of my carriages.
Michael

 

[patrickh]

Great looking carriage.
Why didn't you do the wheels in two pieces and oppose the grain as they stated? They would look really good with a riveted type construction.

 

[zulu]

PatrickH,
That drawing is for a much bigger carriage than the one I built.
I agree with you in that it would look pretty cool.
If I were to do a large carriage, I would have to build the wheels that way because I wouldn't be able to get wood wide enough without laminating it together.
Michael

 

[Col. Batguano]

did you make the cap squares yourself?

 

[zulu]

I made everything on the carriage myself including the capsquares.
Michael

 

[JohnTulle]

Great looking carriage. Do you make them for others ? I have a naval barrel that needs one. It is about 28" long with a 1 1/2" bore and trunnions. It looks to me like your work is in that size range or could be.
John