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Offline Sequatchie Rifle

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First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« on: March 28, 2017, 02:28:06 AM »
Well, here are a few photos of the Kibler Kit I put together. also testing the photo posting application!






multiple photo upload









how do i upload pictures
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2017, 02:29:57 AM »
Very NICE - Rich brown finish....
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2017, 02:28:59 PM »
Very fine. i'm going to have to do one of those some day.
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2017, 04:29:57 PM »
Quote from: Mike Brooks on March 28, 2017, 02:28:59 PM
Very fine. i'm going to have to do one of those some day.
Mike,
My thoughts as well.  They sure are tempting.  If only I didn't have so many other projects.  I will keep fighting the urge.
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2017, 06:53:42 PM »
That's a very good looking rifle and the sort of build I like.
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2017, 09:16:20 PM »
Great job Bill.  Lovely brown on the barrel, and well finished wood.  They make into a stellar rifle.
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2017, 11:11:31 PM »
very nice Bill,a fine job
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2017, 01:58:05 AM »
Looks great ;D
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2017, 06:21:30 AM »
Thanks for the kind comments!
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2017, 03:03:13 PM »
VERY Nice..
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2017, 09:22:54 PM »
Would you mind sharing your finish materials/techniques? I can still stand to learn a thing or two. Or three.
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2017, 06:50:04 AM »
Very nice job. Do you have any tips for the rest of us beginning our Kibler southern mountain rifles. I have been studying the past comments and it is beneficial to learn the pitfalls and remedies before we fall into them. Thanks and your rifle looks fantastic.
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2017, 05:25:15 PM »
Great Job.  Your finish has a nice authentic feel.  I like it.

Jim
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2017, 11:03:05 PM »
Love the rich dark finish. Makes me want to try one of these kits....
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2017, 04:49:58 PM »
Also like your choice of finish on the metal... It all goes very well together..
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Re: First Attempt- Putting the Kibler Kit Together
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2017, 06:47:48 PM »
I don't see how anyone could fault that.  It should be a super companion in the woods or at the range.  I too like the "rubbed back" finish on the metal, and the combination you used on the wood resulted in a very rich, warm look.  Write that formula down for later work.  :-)   Thumb's up.  Best wishes,   Marc
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