Author Topic: Finished Mountain Rifle (Read 2978 times)

Jim Kibler · « **on:** February 09, 2019, 11:58:43 PM »

Here's one of our Mountain Rifle kits that we finished out for a customer. It was one of the finest pieces of maple we've ever encountered. It was stained with tanic acid and iron nitrate (with the help of Katherine). The iron parts were rust blued with by a friend. Any questions, just ask!

Angus · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2019, 12:09:54 AM »

Beautiful!

Cades Cove Fiddler · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2019, 01:15:47 AM »

... That's the finish I strive to achieve,... Perfect,... !!!

hanshi · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2019, 01:36:54 AM »

I still want one in .45!

nemovir · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2019, 01:46:10 AM »

Concerning the grooves on the cheek piece, what tool did you use?

Jeff Durnell · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2019, 02:38:42 AM »

That's pretty cool.

I'm assuming there was a lot of rubbing with steel wool or scotch brite pads to get it to look like that?

alacran · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2019, 03:26:51 PM »

That is a gorgeous piece of wood.

hudson · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2019, 03:42:02 PM »

Love it!

Marcruger · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2019, 04:44:58 PM »

Just lovely. Someone is going to be very happy. God Bless, Marc

Curly Bean · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2019, 05:09:01 PM »

Looking at that rifle is to see an example of fine American art. Anxious To start on mine.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2019, 05:16:35 PM »

I wish I could afford a truck load of wood like that.

Keb · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2019, 05:32:57 PM »

Nice wood, very nice. What's the LOP.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2019, 07:58:13 PM »

It's beyond me to understand where you find the time to work on other folks rifles. Very nice work Jim and Katherine.

Scota4570 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2019, 08:36:56 PM »

That reminds me I need to get a 45 cal to replace the one somebody pried out of my hands. The 45 is so lively and balances great, more than the sum of the parts.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2019, 09:20:07 PM »

Quote from: Nemovir on February 10, 2019, 01:46:10 AM

Concerning the grooves on the cheek piece, what tool did you use?

This rifle has a v-shaped and a bigger u-shaped groove. I probably started the v-groove with a parting tool (carving tool with a v-shaped cross section) and then finished up with a three cornered file. The u-shaped groove was probably started with a gouge or veiner and then finished up with a round file.

Jim

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2019, 09:22:08 PM »

Quote from: Jeff Durnell on February 10, 2019, 02:38:42 AM

That's pretty cool.

I'm assuming there was a lot of rubbing with steel wool or scotch brite pads to get it to look like that?

Katherine did the rubbing back and did a really nice job. Don't think it was too much work. If I remember, I went to pick up some food and was gone for about 45 minutes. When I returned home it was done. Can't beat that!

Jim

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2019, 09:23:03 PM »

Quote from: Mike Brooks on February 10, 2019, 05:16:35 PM

I wish I could afford a truck load of wood like that.

Yeah, it's even better in person. Really fantastic stuff. Some of the best I've ever used or for that matter seen.

Jim

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2019, 09:25:04 PM »

Quote from: D. Taylor Sapergia on February 10, 2019, 07:58:13 PM

It's beyond me to understand where you find the time to work on other folks rifles. Very nice work Jim and Katherine.

Well, to be honest it's difficult! We've stopped taking orders for finished rifles and it's difficult to devote the time necessary for these and keep up with the kit business. We still have a handful in the works that need wrapped up. One is really close and I can't wait to show it off. It's really something different than most would expect from our shop.

Jim

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2019, 09:25:35 PM »

Quote from: Scota4570 on February 10, 2019, 08:36:56 PM

That reminds me I need to get a 45 cal to replace the one somebody pried out of my hands. The 45 is so lively and balances great, more than the sum of the parts.

Just let us know. We'll be happy to fix you up!

Jim

Daryl · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2019, 10:57:32 PM »

What can I say? SWEET!

Tim · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2019, 08:11:53 AM »

Beautiful rifle Jim. Do You know what rust blue was used and what finish did You use over the stain?

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2019, 05:31:47 PM »

Tim,

I'm not sure what rust blue solution was used. I do know that it was mixed up by the fellow that did the work and was based on an old formula.

As far as finish, we used Tried and True Oil Varnish. Dry time was a bit of a challenge during the winter months, but it did okay.

Jim

Tim · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2019, 05:56:25 PM »

Jim

I appreciate the information and please keep the videos coming.
So many finish choices are making it difficult to make a final decision
On what products to use on the metal and wood.
I know I want blue on the metal and aquafortis on the stock
But deciding on an oil finish had been tough as I want a durable
Finish that won’t take too long to dry.
Thanks again.

Tim

alex e. · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2019, 07:12:48 PM »

Usually these mountain rifles don't interest me,but that is very pleasing to look at.

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Author Topic: Finished Mountain Rifle (Read 2978 times)