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The collector speaks about building carriages for cannons and managing the logistics of restoration—sourcing parts, aligning gear reduction systems, and organizing for future projects. The ambition is to recreate or simulate historic artillery pieces, perhaps for display or educational purposes.
A Personal Touch: Creating a Private Arsenal
The narrative ends with a sense of personal "insanity," humorously acknowledging the volume and complexity of the collection, likening it to building a private navy akin to the USS New Jersey. Amidst the chaos, there’s a carefully managed sense of progress—finding storage boxes, sorting new arrivals, and organizing high-voltage equipment.