New product announcement tomorrow

[Eric Kettenburg]

What custom makers are worrying about this?  I keep reading comments about "custom makers" quaking in their shoes but I don't recall hearing from any who have anything negative to say.  IMHO, if there are "custom makers" who are legitimately threatened by this, they probably have a number of other issues to worry about.  Maybe worried "custom makers" should embrace the capitalist spirit of the US while they still can and try to one-up what Jim is doing, or perhaps create a more "custom" niche for themselves that will always remain in demand.

I will always admire anyone who builds a successful business for themselves.  That's what the US is all about.  Or should be.

[Mike Lyons]

I totally disagree that the Kibler kit is having a negative impact on anything.  It’s quite the opposite for new builders.  I’ve referenced my buddies Kibler kit a dozen times.  Never once have I referenced the TVM kit I started out on.  The Kibler kit is worth the money as a reference piece. 

[Algae]

AMEN MR. KETTENBURG!!

Al Jenkins

[varsity07840]

You actually can find facets like that in incised carving that was cut by a V parting chisel and driven with a hammer.  Just like you can find them in hammer-driven engraving to some extent.  You can find anything if you look at it with a magnifying glass.  I don't think historically anyone was looking at anything with a magnifying glass.  I also sure hope someone doesn't look at anything I do with a magnifying glass.

Me too. Sometimes I engrave a wide line.

You mean like this?

THAT'S IT! I have done tons of horrible stuff like that over the years. It's funny how many people send me their stuff to be engraved. I always recommend Chuck Edwards but he has a longer wait time and charges more. You would think people would learn.
EDIT:  Dam! I run some of the best borders in the business!

Chuck fixed it.

[Whitewalls]

At this point Kibler really has little competition in the flintlock kit business. Other brands kits require a bit too much for most people.
Pretty much any person can assemble a Kibler kit and make a very fine looking and very accurate rifle with minimal tools and with no experience at all. How could anyone argue that is a bad thing?

[Dennis Glazener]

Sorry guys but this topic has become very heated and personal attacks have occured. I removed a few posts. If you want to continue this discussion use PM's to each other but try to respect each other's opinions in a civil manner.

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Dennis