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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Bob Gerard on October 16, 2021, 10:11:31 PM

Title: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: Bob Gerard on October 16, 2021, 10:11:31 PM

I have been working on this Kibler Colonial for a little while as a side-project. I finished the carving and grain-raising yesterday and today I applied some color, using a mix of powdered dyes (in water) to achieve the color I wanted. I also mixed some darker dye for adding deeper color in some areas to give a little age and warm feel to it. I then rubbed down again with a 3M pad (grey- the very light abrasive) and allowed it to dry thoroughly, using a heat gun to hep it along.
After a good while, I applied Boiled Linseed Oil liberally and allowed it to penetrate for about ten minutes, then wiping off the excess. I rubbed it in with a paper towel (a light abrasive also) for a while and will allow it to dry for several days as I burnish it more with a white 3M pad to really soften the feel and look.
The last step will be to finish up with a wiping varnish, and this one will be set to go.
(https://i.ibb.co/6JzkNPr/Col-4-a.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zHpzNRQ)

(https://i.ibb.co/LgZFRpM/Col-4-b.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FYDr379)

(https://i.ibb.co/Dr6x2dH/Col-4-d.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MBjY0dx)

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(https://i.ibb.co/WWLNypW/Col-4-c.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JR9W7FR)

(https://i.ibb.co/w4CY2Tt/Col-4-i.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CQvWSqL)

(https://i.ibb.co/BjVXv8j/Col-4-e.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zbhyCKb)

(https://i.ibb.co/16CvgFY/Col-4-f.jpg) (https://ibb.co/743Yfsx)

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: Spalding on October 16, 2021, 10:48:08 PM

Beautiful colors, and a nice looking rifle,too.

Bob

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: alyce-james on October 16, 2021, 11:12:10 PM

Spalding; Sir. That rifle says HELLO to me. The carving is just enough. Color is just right. Thats a keeper. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week end. AJ.   

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: rich pierce on October 16, 2021, 11:48:35 PM

Very nicely done!

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: Craig Wilcox on October 17, 2021, 11:41:48 AM

I second AJ's comments.

That carving is absolutely great in it's simplicity and it's accuracy in being done.

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: Daryl on October 17, 2021, 06:58:32 PM

Oh yeah - that's quite nice.

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: heinz on October 17, 2021, 07:24:51 PM

Nicely done

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: DavidC on October 17, 2021, 08:02:25 PM

The lines look both crisp yet fade out without an abrupt end. I think that's a sign of work well done. I look forward to seeing the finished rifle.

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: Bob Gerard on October 17, 2021, 08:51:18 PM

Thank you!!

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: Penske on October 18, 2021, 12:04:49 AM

Love the color Bob. Rifle looks great.
Regards,
Peter

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: Miles42 on November 19, 2021, 08:14:05 AM

Really nice wotk. Turned ouy great in my opinion

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: Kiltman20 on November 19, 2021, 04:12:15 PM

  Wow, very pretty!  8)

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: okieboy on November 19, 2021, 07:24:06 PM

 A beautiful finish. May I ask what you are going to use for the wiping varnish?

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: Ken G on November 19, 2021, 09:28:25 PM

Nice job.  The finish is looking great.  Thanks for sharing.

Ken

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: acorn20 on November 21, 2021, 03:11:04 AM

Nicely done!!

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: Bob Gerard on November 21, 2021, 08:57:46 PM

Thanks for the very kind responses. That was a really gorgeous curly Cherry stock! I used Boiled Linseed Oil first, allowed it to thoroughly dry until there was no scent of it, and used satin wipe-on Poly in very light applications which I rubbed a fine 3M scoutpad between each. The finish is really durable and great luster. I am very happy for the owner.

Title: Re: Finishing time for a new rifle
Post by: godutch on November 21, 2021, 09:12:20 PM

That's a really nice 'clean' looking rifle.  Nice work!  'Love the color too.