Author Topic: Which Kibler to order? It arrived!!! (Read 14402 times)

Rwnblack · « **Reply #50 on:** February 27, 2021, 08:46:35 AM »

I made a toe plate and installed it tonight. Next up is the final shaping then finishing.

Daryl · « **Reply #51 on:** February 27, 2021, 10:07:01 PM »

Nice crown - is that as-received? If so, KUDOS to Jim Kibler.

Rwnblack · « **Reply #52 on:** February 27, 2021, 10:48:37 PM »

Yes, that is the crown it arrived with. Quality all the way.

Ken G · « **Reply #53 on:** February 27, 2021, 10:58:02 PM »

Looks like it is coming along pretty fast. Nice timing on the toe plate screws.

Ken

Daryl · « **Reply #54 on:** February 28, 2021, 12:09:35 AM »

Quote from: Rwnblack on February 27, 2021, 10:48:37 PM

Yes, that is the crown it arrived with. Quality all the way.

That's wonderful. It's so easy to do on the lathe after a mild chamfering with a cutting tool. Just a few seconds.
A very nice TOUCH, Jim.

Rwnblack · « **Reply #55 on:** March 01, 2021, 02:02:28 AM »

Next to stock finishing.

Rwnblack · « **Reply #56 on:** March 01, 2021, 04:54:27 AM »

One coat of tannic acid and a coat of aquafortis. Now to let it dry before I heat it.

Daryl · « **Reply #57 on:** March 01, 2021, 04:57:31 AM »

WOW - that was fast. Maybe I could almost build one of those?

Rwnblack · « **Reply #58 on:** March 01, 2021, 08:21:40 AM »

I blushed it and worked in one coat of tung oil. I like the color so far. The grsin will pop a bit more after I work a few coats in.
Now I am starting on finishing the metal.

Big Bubba · « **Reply #59 on:** March 01, 2021, 03:59:32 PM »

That is one pretty stock.

Bob McBride · « **Reply #60 on:** March 01, 2021, 04:13:26 PM »

Turned out real nice. I like the cheek piece treatment. Good stuff.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #61 on:** March 01, 2021, 05:56:42 PM »

Very nice work. You've done everything very carefully and cleanly. I like it!

Thanks,
Jim

Rwnblack · « **Reply #62 on:** March 01, 2021, 10:35:59 PM »

Thanks I appreciate that. You did amazing job creating this kit. I may have to do a Colonial rifle next winter.

Rwnblack · « **Reply #63 on:** March 02, 2021, 07:42:20 AM »

Tonight i draw filed the barrel tonight and cleaned up the sights. I also applied another coat of tung oil with 600 wet and dry paper and stained the ramrod. Soon I have to decide on a finish for the metal. Jim wasn’t able to ship liquid finish to Canada so I need to produce my own patina solution.

Rwnblack · « **Reply #64 on:** March 04, 2021, 05:45:50 AM »

I made some progress, i gave the barrel, trigger guard, toe plate, triggers a patina finish. I gave them one round of rust blue finish then rubbed back with 800 grit Scotch bright pad. I put it back together for fun. I still need to do the lock and redo the ramrod pipes. I havea few coats of Tung oil and gave it a bit of a satin finish.

Rwnblack · « **Reply #65 on:** March 05, 2021, 06:43:27 AM »

I created a patina finish on the lock and redid the pipes. I think I am going to add a simple peep sight as my eyes have trouble seeing the rear sight.

Kmcmichael · « **Reply #66 on:** March 05, 2021, 06:54:02 AM »

Looks great! I want to know what you do regarding the peep.
My kit should be about a month out.

Big Bubba · « **Reply #67 on:** March 05, 2021, 08:05:22 AM »

Very nice looking rifle.

Marcruger · « **Reply #68 on:** March 05, 2021, 12:35:06 PM »

The tannic acid and AF certainly gave you delightful colors. Your metal finishing came out nice and warm looking. Well done. God bless, Marc

Rwnblack · « **Reply #69 on:** March 05, 2021, 04:15:03 PM »

Thank you for the compliments, I am very happy with the end product. Here is my first attempt at a peep sight. I propose tried to make it too dainty so it acts like a ghost ring. I think i will make another that has more steel around it and see which works best for my eyes. I think it will be more of a tombstone lshape. They screw in and in the place of the tang bolt so are very easy to swap at the range.

GANGGREEN · « **Reply #70 on:** March 05, 2021, 04:27:21 PM »

It takes the place of the tang bolt, so is it threaded and screws into the triggerplate? If so, what a great product and idea, you should market them for the rest of us.

Rwnblack · « **Reply #71 on:** March 05, 2021, 05:25:10 PM »

Yep, that is exactly right. Pretty simple for sure. Turning on the lathe was quick, shaping the head to shape a took bit of time but it wasn’t too bad. I think someone should make these for sale, we are all getting older and our eyes don’t seem to be improving. Maybe I could make them after I retire but my wife tells me I have 15 years to go....

Quote from: GANGGREEN on March 05, 2021, 04:27:21 PM

It takes the place of the tang bolt, so is it threaded and screws into the triggerplate? If so, what a great product and idea, you should market them for the rest of us.

GANGGREEN · « **Reply #72 on:** March 05, 2021, 09:22:51 PM »

Maybe she'll let you retire now since you have a side business to turn to.

Trust me, retirement is better than work.

Quote from: Rwnblack on March 05, 2021, 05:25:10 PM

Yep, that is exactly right. Pretty simple for sure. Turning on the lathe was quick, shaping the head to shape a took bit of time but it wasn’t too bad. I think someone should make these for sale, we are all getting older and our eyes don’t seem to be improving. Maybe I could make them after I retire but my wife tells me I have 15 years to go....
Quote from: GANGGREEN on March 05, 2021, 04:27:21 PM
It takes the place of the tang bolt, so is it threaded and screws into the triggerplate? If so, what a great product and idea, you should market them for the rest of us.

Stillwater Dan · « **Reply #73 on:** March 06, 2021, 03:51:01 AM »

Your rifle sure is turning out beautiful , sure has made my decision at trying the Kibler kit a lot easier . Let us know how she shoots .

Kmcmichael · « **Reply #74 on:** March 06, 2021, 04:36:22 AM »

That sight is pretty cool.

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