Iron & Fire — Season 1, Episode 7: Cannon Goes Boom
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 12 episodes • ★ 9.0/10
Episode synopsis
Daniel sets out to build a cannon from salvaged materials and it's going to have some fearsome firepower. But first, Daniel has to help a friend with one of the most dangerous jobs a gunsmith ever attempts: removing a musketball stuck inside the barrel of a rifle. Working on a loaded gun with a .50 caliber round jammed inside means the slightest miscalculation can cost him a limb... or even his life.
About Iron & Fire
Backwoods blacksmith Daniel Casey is one of the most skilled craftsmen in America. Using raw steel and ancient timber, Daniel hammers out a variety of historic weapons for a roster of highly discerning collectors and enthusiasts. Based in a close-knit community deep in the Ozarks, tradition and family are close to Daniel's heart, but at the end of a long, hard day, he's all about fun - as he kicks back with buddies to test his creations. The result is a jaw-dropping array of exploding targets, speeding bullets, and razor sharp knives.