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3D2A Live Stream With Mr.Snow.Makes | Cannons, Airships, And More

Hoffman Tactical
Published on September 22, 2023
Category: Gunsmithing & DIY
Duration: 162:43

This live stream features a discussion on various DIY firearm and related projects. Topics include building and firing cannons, exploring electronic ignition systems for muzzleloaders and 37mm shells, and delving into CNC machining with the Ghost Gunner and Precision Matthews equipment. The conversation also touches on metal casting, 3D printing for functional parts, and the use of fiber lasers for firearm component marking. The speakers share insights into the challenges and rewards of these advanced DIY endeavors.

Tags

Cannon
Black Powder
Muzzle Loading
37mm
37mm Shells
Electronic Ignition
3D Printing
CNC Machining
Ghost Gunner
Precision Matthews
Lathe
Mill
Casting
Fiber Laser
AR-15
10/22
Bolt Action
Firearm Components

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Guest Welcome
  2. 00:06Mr. Snow's Background & Projects
  3. 00:103D Printed Tools & Suppressor Tool
  4. 01:10Subsonic 357 Magnum Build
  5. 02:03The Cannon: Origin & Acquisition
  6. 02:38Cannon Source: Coaches Club Cannons
  7. 03:09Cannon Specifications & Shipping
  8. 03:30Cannon Carriage & Projectile Options
  9. 03:49A2 Grip Cannon Concept
  10. 04:30A2 Grip Bowling Ball Cannon Idea
  11. 05:04Cannon with Red Dot & O-Light Setup
  12. 05:21Laser & Red Dot Alignment for Sighting
  13. 06:05Optics Shifting & Smoothbore Concerns
  14. 06:26Cannon Powder Charge & Black Powder
  15. 06:55Sugar Powder & Gun Cotton
  16. 07:48Gun Cotton Muzzle Loader Hand Cannon
  17. 08:0537mm Projectiles & Black Powder Cartridges
  18. 08:23Electric Ignition Systems
  19. 08:45Flash Cotton Electric Ignition 37mm
  20. 09:10Electronic Ignition for 37mm Shells
  21. 09:3637mm Mortar & JP Gun Cat
  22. 10:02NT-79 Platform & KRON Designs
  23. 10:2837mm Legal Limitations & Projectiles
  24. 11:01Hat Compliment & Personal Style
  25. 11:47Cannon Manufacturing Process
  26. 11:534140 Steel & Machining Details
  27. 12:31Cannon Charge Pocket & Fuse Hole
  28. 12:47Cast Cannon vs. Hollowed Log Cannon
  29. 13:13Early Cannon Designs
  30. 13:25Century Cannon & Weather Cannon Concepts
  31. 13:42Electric Ignition for Cannons
  32. 14:02External Flash Pan Ignition System
  33. 14:41Projectile Velocity Measurement
  34. 15:06Ignition Method: Nichrome Wire/Steel Wool
  35. 15:33Advantages & Disadvantages of Cartridge Ignition
  36. 16:46Glass Match Ignition System
  37. 17:13Cannon Energy Calculations
  38. 17:47Cannon Impact on Level IV Plate
  39. 18:13Plastic Billiard Balls & Ammunition Density
  40. 18:30Project Focus & Documentation Philosophy
  41. 19:43DIY Cannon Construction Possibilities
  42. 20:03DIY Cannon Materials & Welding
  43. 20:173D Printed Cannon Designs
  44. 20:29Simple DIY Cannon Construction
  45. 21:19Pool Balls & Can Ammunition Testing
  46. 22:00Aluminum Casting & Smelting
  47. 22:28Casting Bullet Molds from Aluminum Cans
  48. 23:18Vacuum Chamber for Crucible Casting
  49. 23:21Electric Melting Furnaces for Small Parts
  50. 24:03Casting Process & Challenges
  51. 24:21Casting Super Safety Components
  52. 24:34Casting Shrinkage & Finishing
  53. 25:04Urethane Casting for Vice Jaws
  54. 25:33TPU Vice Jaws for Barrel Gripping
  55. 26:03Ghost Gunner CNC Mill Overview
  56. 26:14Glock Zero & AR0 Projects
  57. 26:25Ghost Gunner Machining Capabilities
  58. 27:54Ghost Gunner Tombstone Plates & P90 Bolt Faces
  59. 28:13Ghost Gunner Slide Finishing & Optic Cuts
  60. 28:27Custom CAM Work for CNC Machining
  61. 28:3510/22 Receiver Project & CAM Work
  62. 29:56CNC Machining Fixturing Challenges
  63. 30:01CNC Machining for One-Off Parts
  64. 30:07Precision Matthews Mill (949 TV)
  65. 31:13Precision Matthews Mill Features
  66. 31:57Precision Matthews Lathe (1440 GT)
  67. 32:26Taiwanese vs. Chinese Manufacturing
  68. 32:45Father-Son Machining Projects
  69. 33:01Bolt Action Rifle Builds
  70. 33:20Trueing Actions & Long Range Shooting
  71. 33:3810/22 Project Jigging & CAM
  72. 33:47Ghost Gunner Build Area Limitations
  73. 34:16Ghost Gunner Fixturing Examples
  74. 34:40Ghost Gunner AR-15 Receiver Machining
  75. 34:51Ghost Gunner DD Cut Software Simplicity
  76. 35:31Ghost Gunner Limitations & Standardization
  77. 35:42CNC Masters Baron Mill (Used Purchase)
  78. 36:20Precision Matthews Mill Conversion to CNC
  79. 37:31Vulcan Machining Startup Concept
  80. 39:33Used Haas VF2 Machine Cost
  81. 40:02Production Work Justification for CNC
  82. 40:11Benchtop CNC Mill Options
  83. 40:44CNC Machining Tooling Costs
  84. 41:09Collets & Cutting Tools Cost
  85. 41:24Manual Lathe vs. CNC Lathe Usefulness
  86. 41:32Scarcity of Manual Bridgeport Mills
  87. 41:46Manual Lathe for Threading Barrels
  88. 42:05Complex Lathe Part: Buffer Band Die
  89. 43:39Buffer Band Tool Design & Function
  90. 45:14Complex Lathe Part: Radius Cutting
  91. 45:45Stair Step Cutting for Radii
  92. 46:14CNC vs. Manual Machining Preference
  93. 46:44Form Tool for Radius Cutting
  94. 46:59O-Ring Groove Cutting
  95. 47:23Firing Pin Machining Challenge
  96. 48:01Appreciation for 3D Printing Simplicity
  97. 48:23Machining vs. 3D Printing Cost Comparison
  98. 48:45Lathe vs. Mill: Manual vs. CNC Usefulness
  99. 49:51Manual Mill as a Drill Press
  100. 50:11Precision Matthews Manual Desktop Mill
  101. 50:26CNC Mill Preference for Milling
  102. 50:54Mill Use: Tapping Scope Mounts
  103. 51:07Mill Use: Fixturing Parts
  104. 51:25Machining vs. 3D Printing Adoption Rates
  105. 51:43Interplay Between Machining & 3D Printing Skills
  106. 52:06Importance of Squaring Machine Frames
  107. 53:08Voron 3D Printer Build Experience
  108. 53:34Voron 2.4 Features & Clipper Software
  109. 53:51Voron Complexity & Computer Knowledge
  110. 54:13Voron Idle vs. Bambu X1C Appliance
  111. 54:35Prusa Mark 3S & Bambu X1C Comparison
  112. 55:12Voron Design vs. Off-the-Shelf Products
  113. 55:27Tragoon: Voron-Based Product
  114. 55:43Voron Project Origin & Open Source Nature
  115. 56:15Voron Complexity & Dauntlessness
  116. 56:31Hobbyist 3D Printers: Voron vs. Bambu/Prusa
  117. 57:08Low-End Chinese Printers vs. Prusa/Bambu
  118. 57:32Creality CR-10 & SV06 Projects
  119. 57:47EDM Cutting Machine Conversion
  120. 57:52Rifling Buttons & Barrel Rifling
  121. 58:02Bolt Action Lock-Up System Design
  122. 58:25Garage Guy3006 YouTube Channel
  123. 59:00.50 Caliber Bolt Action Lock-Up Project
  124. 59:22RN50 from Serbu .50 Caliber Entry
  125. 59:393D Printed .50 Caliber Upper Receivers
  126. 60:00Uncovered Subjects & Comment Review
  127. 60:20Centrifugal Casting for Jewelry
  128. 60:36Investment Casting (Lost Wax)
  129. 60:49Centrifugal Casting vs. Vacuum Investment Casting
  130. 61:17Vacuum Investment Casting Process
  131. 62:01Aluminum Can Melting & Casting
  132. 62:11Melting Scrap Metal & Machining
  133. 62:24Casting & Machining with an 8-Year-Old
  134. 62:59Polymaker Polycast Filament
  135. 63:05SLA vs. FDM Casting Filaments
  136. 63:15Polycast for Lost Wax Casting
  137. 63:50Polymaker Poly Smooth Filament
  138. 64:03Urethane Casting with 3D Printed Molds
  139. 64:16Resin-Based Casting
  140. 64:37Resin Printing Nasty Properties
  141. 64:48Resin Printing Safety Precautions
  142. 65:00Resin Printing Smell & Mess
  143. 65:543D Printing Detailed Figures (D&D)
  144. 66:020.15mm Nozzle for Prusa 60-Hour Prints
  145. 66:15Bambu Lab Nozzle & Hot End Affordability
  146. 66:33Bambu Lab Nozzle Jamming Issues
  147. 66:50Bambu Lab Quick Change Hot End System
  148. 67:01Bambu Lab Brutal Failures
  149. 67:26Fiber Laser for Metal Engraving
  150. 67:50Fiber Laser for Barrel Marking
  151. 68:22Fiber Laser Technology Explained
  152. 69:04Fiber Laser Galvo Head & Focusing Lens
  153. 69:35Laser Cutters for Balsa Wood (Airship Models)
  154. 69:41CO2 Laser for Cutting vs. Fiber Laser for Engraving
  155. 69:52Electronic Ignition for Launchers
  156. 70:00Launcher Electronic Ignition Development
  157. 70:22PEX Band for AR Buffer
  158. 70:25AR Buffer Band Concept

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