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Offline Jim Kibler

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« on: November 17, 2019, 11:51:36 PM »
In another thread I mentioned making a prototype tumbler for our late English export lock we're working on.  Here, a model and a photo of the part machined today.  All looks pretty good.  Notches will be cut in another operation.  Comments and questions are always great!

All the best,
Jim






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Re: tumbler
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2019, 11:52:49 PM »
Very nice work.
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Re: tumbler
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2019, 12:02:00 AM »
A thing of beauty! I would take me all day to machine and finish one on my manual machines.
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Offline Bob Roller

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Re: tumbler
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2019, 01:40:12 AM »
Looks good to me also.I have always preferred the linked mainspring
over the old sliders.I have made a bunch of those as well but no more
of either kind.
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Re: tumbler
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2019, 07:23:21 PM »
Looks so good  it makes me wish I wasn't left handed.

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Re: tumbler
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2019, 07:43:27 PM »
Looks so good  it makes me wish I wasn't left handed.

Best regards
Rolf

We're considering doing a left hand version of this lock.  I think there is a good chance it will happen.  We are considering doing a pre-order and when we reach a threshold we will start production.  I think provided all goes well we could have something in 6 months or so.

All the best,
Jim

Offline B.Barker

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Re: tumbler
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2019, 03:11:33 AM »
Looks great Jim. Wished I had the money and know how to use one of them CNC machines.

Offline Swampwalker

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Re: tumbler
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2019, 06:32:12 PM »
Jim, I pre-ordered one of these locks yesterday for an up-coming build (British trade rifle) and can't wait to see the lock.  However, most British rifles of the period had stalking safeties.  Have you given any thought to a version of this lock with a stalking safety? 

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Re: tumbler
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2019, 09:12:00 PM »
Since pre-order is now up, went ahead and did so. No hurry; just wanted to get in the queue!

Jim, asking for a friend - ever considered making a conversion version of your locks or kits? He's a percussion guy, likes your Colonial rifle kit, but doesn't like flints all that much. He seems a little uncertain about doing the conversion himself.

Gerald

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Re: tumbler
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2019, 06:59:13 PM »
Looks so good  it makes me wish I wasn't left handed.

Best regards
Rolf

We're considering doing a left hand version of this lock.  I think there is a good chance it will happen.  We are considering doing a pre-order and when we reach a threshold we will start production.  I think provided all goes well we could have something in 6 months or so.

All the best,
Jim
Hey Jim. Are you thinking of doing the left handed version with the waterproof pan as well?  I just picked up a pair of barrels for a double gun, and a pair of your locks would really go well on the build

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Re: tumbler
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2019, 08:56:27 PM »
I'll probably just do a left hand version with the standard pan, but I'm not sure.  There are complications with the waterproof pan that I still need to work out.

All the best,
Jim

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Re: tumbler
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2019, 09:15:27 PM »
Thanks Jim. I'll wait with great anticip............................................
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Offline Jim Kibler

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Re: tumbler
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2019, 06:39:04 PM »
Since pre-order is now up, went ahead and did so. No hurry; just wanted to get in the queue!

Jim, asking for a friend - ever considered making a conversion version of your locks or kits? He's a percussion guy, likes your Colonial rifle kit, but doesn't like flints all that much. He seems a little uncertain about doing the conversion himself.

Gerald

Yeah, we'll do a percussion version of these in time.  Lots to do!