Masonry Trades, with assistance from Rural Trades, have finished building the casting furnace. Historic Trades blacksmiths provided the ironwork and carpenters the woodwork for the molding pit.

The furnace currently is being “pre-heated” to cure the masonry work. The toolmakers have made a number of implements and parts needed for the pattern-making process.

The Geddy Foundry staff has been involved in the furnace design, development of tools, and researching mold making. They currently are completing the mold for a coehorn mortar, a smaller barrel that we will attempt to cast to test out the furnace, mold making, and other procedures.

The wheelwrights have cut out the carriage trails and other wooden components and have one carriage wheel about ready to tire.

The gunsmiths have finished making the accompanying wall gun -- an oversized musket that was part of the cannon’s equipment. It can be seen at the Gunshop.

The weavers are preparing to weave the canvas required for the covers, ammunition, etc. Before the project is complete, harness makers, tailors, and other Historic Trades shops will be involved.

Current activity is best observed at the Geddy Foundry, Wheelwrights Shop, and furnace at Great Hopes.