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Offline bama

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I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« on: September 08, 2024, 03:15:34 AM »
I just finished another Kibler Fowler for a customer and I wanted to post it here to again say thanks to Jim and his crew for producing such a great product.

I finished this one a little darker and I really like the way it turned out.

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Offline Daniel Coats

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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2024, 05:45:57 AM »
Oh my that turned out good!
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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2024, 05:55:17 AM »
Purty spiffy  young man.
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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2024, 02:33:47 PM »
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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2024, 04:29:04 PM »
Your engraving just keeps getting better Jim.
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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2024, 04:45:01 PM »
I like it
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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2024, 05:23:30 PM »
Very nice! Someone's going to be happy!
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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2024, 08:31:17 PM »
Love that buttplate!
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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2024, 08:45:08 PM »
Yep, well done.  I'd take that in a heartbeat ... very tasteful!

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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2024, 11:39:13 PM »
  Jim as always I admire your workmanship...!

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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2024, 11:40:21 PM »
Thanks guys, these Fowler kits are the best kits Jim has turned out so far, so its easy to make a good looking piece. Alacran, thanks for your comments about my engraving. It is improving, I still have a long way to go before I will be happy with it but even I can tell it's getting better.

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Offline Bigmon

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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2024, 01:24:55 AM »
what is not to like? Looks great!

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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2024, 08:54:57 AM »
Great job , Jim. I love a dark finish on walnut. Everything about it beautifully  executed.
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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2024, 02:20:30 AM »
Thank you Jim (Bama).  You've done a fine job on this one as well.  I sure do like your engraving.

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Re: I am really liking the Kibler Fowler Kit
« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2024, 04:03:35 AM »
Beeuteefull!
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