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Title: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Scota4570 on June 25, 2018, 01:01:09 AM
This gave me huge  respect for you carvers and engravers.  There is a lot to learn and it will keep me busy for some time to come. 

Thanks for the help everyone.

Scot
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Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: TommyG on June 25, 2018, 03:09:54 AM
Scota, Very nice and appropriate carving.  I think it gives your gun a definite Lancaster feel to it and compliments that pretty piece of wood. I really like the fleur-de-lis you did with the tang as well.  Obviously you have some drawing & carving skills so I am going to assume you are already thinking about the next one..  TommyG
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: tlallijr on June 25, 2018, 03:13:07 AM
Very nice !
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Algae on June 25, 2018, 03:23:03 AM
Everything to be proud of there Scott,

Very nice work!!

Al J.
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: oldtravler61 on June 25, 2018, 03:45:09 AM
  Now Scott after looking at your gun....! You have caused me problems. You did such a nice job that I'm going to have to order one of these kits !
  Thanks for showing. Good !looking rifle !
Oldtravler
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: PPatch on June 25, 2018, 03:51:28 AM
You've done quite well with your gun Scot, I like it. What's next?

dave
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Scota4570 on June 25, 2018, 04:21:41 AM
You've done quite well with your gun Scot, I like it. What's next?

dave

I always keep a project on the bench.  This one was for a friend. I'll do another Kibler Colonial for me, but with a domed patch box, more engraving, and fancier wood for my keeper.  Maybe something from Chambers someday.   

This one was a test bed for developing new engraving and carving skills.  I deliberately kept it simple.  I learned about my skills gaps here, it was humbling.  Engraving-figure out bright cuts. Carvings-even up the  curves and make sure every thing is perfectly smooth before finishing.

Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: BOB HILL on June 25, 2018, 04:33:05 AM
You’ve done a fine job with this kit. Nice carving, nice finish. Thanks for letting us enjoy it. I’m sure your friend will be proud of it.
Bob
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Iktomi on June 25, 2018, 06:22:20 AM
I like it. I'm getting eager to get going on my colonial. What grade stock wood is that, if I may ask? And what process did you use for the steel finishing?
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Daryl on June 25, 2018, 06:47:25 AM
That's a great looking rifle, Scota & will be a joy to shoot!
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: stubshaft on June 25, 2018, 08:05:58 AM
Definitely a rifle to be proud of.
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Scota4570 on June 25, 2018, 08:26:37 AM
"And what process did you use for the steel finishing?"

Draw file, 120 grit paper, burgandy sctochbrite, then ... gasp!, Brownells Oxpho ....cold blue   Applied with steel wool and kitchen scotchbrite.

I know, not traditional for this type of thing.  However, it comes out dark and even and it is pretty durable.  I told my friend if the finish does not hold up, or he just does not like it,  I'll brown the barrel for free.  In the low humidity out here traditional browning is not easy to do right.  I normally end up using BC hot brown.  It is challenging to make it come out even.     
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: smart dog on June 25, 2018, 02:10:21 PM
Well done Scot,
That is a very handsome rifle.

dave
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Mike Brooks on June 25, 2018, 03:24:41 PM
Nothing wrong with that. I think your carving came out fine.
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Jim Kibler on June 25, 2018, 03:36:12 PM
Nice Job!  It has a very credible feel.  I agree, your carving came out nice.  Thanks for sharing!

Jim
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Iktomi on June 25, 2018, 05:01:58 PM
"And what process did you use for the steel finishing?"

Draw file, 120 grit paper, burgandy sctochbrite, then ... gasp!, Brownells Oxpho ....cold blue   Applied with steel wool and kitchen scotchbrite.

I know, not traditional for this type of thing.  However, it comes out dark and even and it is pretty durable.  I told my friend if the finish does not hold up, or he just does not like it,  I'll brown the barrel for free.  In the low humidity out here traditional browning is not easy to do right.  I normally end up using BC hot brown.  It is challenging to make it come out even.   

 I thought it might be oxpho blue :) I used it recently when I refinished my GPR. Maybe not traditional but it is easy to use and done right it looks good too.
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: smallpatch on June 25, 2018, 06:15:44 PM
Iktomi,
If you're going to do quality browning, you have to control humidity.
Build a sweat box.  It's cheap, easy, and then you can control the results.
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Scota4570 on June 25, 2018, 06:34:31 PM
Iktomi,
If you're going to do quality browning, you have to control humidity.
Build a sweat box.  It's cheap, easy, and then you can control the results.

I used to have one.  Space is a problem.  There was fine line between working properly and causing condensation.  IF I were to set up a real shop  at a new location I would include one. 
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: rich pierce on June 25, 2018, 06:39:10 PM
I use a piece of pipe. Happen to have a galvanized steel post for chain link fence that is about 3” in diameter. Put a cap on it, put a wet rag in the bottom, and suspend the barrel in it and cover with a damp rag. Would use pvc if I didn’t happen to have this one. Low tech, uses little space, works fine.
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Iktomi on June 25, 2018, 06:41:11 PM
Iktomi,
If you're going to do quality browning, you have to control humidity.
Build a sweat box.  It's cheap, easy, and then you can control the results.

 Yup, in my neck of the woods summers are hot and very dry, RH in single digits often, hard to get a rust formula to take without raising the RH.

 I'm thinking hard about rust bluing my Colonial when the time comes, been experimenting with a couple of homemade rust formulas but I think LMF with a sweat box might be a better option. As long as I can get the humidity up, I've found the LMF brown to be almost fool proof.
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Iktomi on June 25, 2018, 06:45:12 PM
I use a piece of pipe. Happen to have a galvanized steel post for chain link fence that is about 3” in diameter. Put a cap on it, put a wet rag in the bottom, and suspend the barrel in it and cover with a damp rag. Would use pvc if I didn’t happen to have this one. Low tech, uses little space, works fine.

 That's a simple and cheap and easy setup. I will have to dig around my junk pile and see what I can come up with.
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Scota4570 on June 25, 2018, 07:19:34 PM
My best result was to hang the barrel over tepid water in a bath tub, in a bathroom.  I made a wall mounted box with a fan, hotplate, light bulbs for heat and vent controls, that was the one that did not work great.

For a time I was using express blue and browns.  Those contained mercuric chloride.  I strongly suggest that others avoid such formulas.  MC is a powerful neurotoxin. 

Someday I'll try the pipe idea.  To get blue the barrel must be boiled in distilled water.  For my present level of commitment slow rust blue is a lot of work. 

If you prepare the steel properly cold blue is pretty nice looking.  Over polishing is a hindrance.  Applied over a sand or bead  blasted surface the finish is even and dark.   A fine bead blast looks really good, and is very close to slow rust in appearance. 
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: n stephenson on June 25, 2018, 07:40:37 PM
Scot, Nicely done!  Nate
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: J. Talbert on June 25, 2018, 08:03:51 PM
Well done!

Keep it up.

Jeff
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Willbarq on June 26, 2018, 07:12:36 AM
 You did an awesome job bluing the barrel. Anything special going on there?
Title: Re: Another Kibler Colonial Finished
Post by: Will Payne on June 26, 2018, 10:57:28 PM
Nice build👍🏻🏆