11-03-2007, 09:04 PM
So far, the wood (all ash) weighs in at about 7 pounds. I expect it to at least double when it is finished.
It is a handy little machine, from what I can tell, but I think you are right, I am not a he-man, so firing it would necessesitate some sort of rest. A handy wall would work, but I also plan to make some sort of portable monopod, bipod, etc.
Indeed, it is based on the Xanten machine. I was too impatient to wait for the museum to publish exact specs, so I am going by the photos and standard ratios of these machines. While it wont be a precise replica of the Xanten weapon, I am guessing there was a variety of small machines in existance, unless the Xanten was a single unique machine (doubtful).
I imagine that machine to be like a Roman squad weapon, the M60 or SAW or MG42 of ancient times. Bet it would have come in handy for hunting large game, as well
It is a handy little machine, from what I can tell, but I think you are right, I am not a he-man, so firing it would necessesitate some sort of rest. A handy wall would work, but I also plan to make some sort of portable monopod, bipod, etc.
Indeed, it is based on the Xanten machine. I was too impatient to wait for the museum to publish exact specs, so I am going by the photos and standard ratios of these machines. While it wont be a precise replica of the Xanten weapon, I am guessing there was a variety of small machines in existance, unless the Xanten was a single unique machine (doubtful).
I imagine that machine to be like a Roman squad weapon, the M60 or SAW or MG42 of ancient times. Bet it would have come in handy for hunting large game, as well
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