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Silly me, I saw Kibler, but read it Khyber.
Not that the Khyber gunsmiths don't do great work. I would trust their work just fine with black powder. Looks like a fun project. I am keeping an eye on projects like this, as well as others. Retirement is looming. Strange, I had energy enough for work and projects both 20 years ago. Now, it seems work takes all of my energy. To be fair, there is a lot more tech involved today than there was 20 years ago, and I still have only a 70s education. Which makes a black powder project more appealing all the time. I look forward to your future posts. |
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Saw these kits in person at the CLA last month. Ordered mine a few weeks ago. Mine will be .36. He has a couple of starting vids on youtube that talk of the initial steps. Check out other videos by Duelist1954 too. He has a couple of build videos, not with this kit, but other makes that can help with basic tasks and skills.
And this is a TAG! Good luck! |
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Now this is a thread I'll be paying attention to. When did you order your kit as I've got one on order and hope to see it soon.
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Seems like it took about 60 days, but I think he is getting things down and more efficient. I just can't get over how slim and trim this little girl is. Thinking about a 36 in Walnut next
Have been continuing to polish up the small parts, although not getting to carried away. Also watched a few youtube videos and disassembled the lock to clean up the faceplate, cock, pan, etc. Got one of the cheap mainspring vices from Track of the Wolf, and it works fine. The lock is pretty strsight forward but do invest in gunsmith screw driver set. Some of the screw slots are very thin and easy to bugger. Also this is such a small, elegant little lock, but the fly is tiny. Don't lose that. If you drop it, you lose it Will start taking a few pictures today. Going to start fitting the tang tonight and maybe draw filling. Also going to order some of Jims patina solution to finish the metal with. Doc |
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Chambers locks are the best. I got this set at Amazon for 45 bucks during a "lightning Deal"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C63M7O/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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Hell yeah. Nice thread. Good luck.
BTW can you show a picture of the back of the lock? I am interested in how the mainspring sits. |
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Well, disgusted now.....put the butt plate on......crooked!! May post a pic, may not....
Going to plug holes and start over Doc |
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So - this may be a stupid question - I'm looking at the lock plate in the photos & I'm wondering - How do you go about attaching the lock plate to the rifle? I mean - Are you required to drill & tap additional holes into the lock plate or something??
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You have to use draw files on the barrel? What amount of work is needed there? Is it rough? Changing the contour? Or just really needing fine finishing and polishing?
I built a T/C Hawken flintlock kit while in college, but it didn't have that kind of work to do (the barrel was fully finished). Not nearly as involved as this appears. I want to build a Baker rifle from TOTW. Rob |
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You have to use draw files on the barrel? What amount of work is needed there? Is it rough? Changing the contour? Or just really needing fine finishing and polishing? I built a T/C Hawken flintlock kit while in college, but it didn't have that kind of work to do (the barrel was fully finished). Not nearly as involved as this appears. I want to build a Baker rifle from TOTW. Rob View Quote I'm wondering too. Maybe if you wouldn't mind not only showing what you do, but telling why. This thread is awesome so far and motivating me, aproject like this has been on my list. Thanks! |
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Yes sir on the drill & tap the lock plate and the trigger plate. Will post as it comes along.
Doc |
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So - this may be a stupid question - I'm looking at the lock plate in the photos & I'm wondering - How do you go about attaching the lock plate to the rifle? I mean - Are you required to drill & tap additional holes into the lock plate or something?? View Quote Yes. one will go thru the bolster (the thick area on the top of the lock. Another will go in the forward area near the tip of the Main Spring. |
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Any updates? My Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle kit is suppose to be here tomorrow.. Ordered it in July and can't wait to get my hands on it..
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subscribed. naturally i can't get the website to pull up, so i guess i'll just have to live vicariously thru the photos here.
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Unfortunately, I have had two of my employees give me two week notice after being gone for CE for a week, so may be a while before much more gets done. WI'll post when it happens though! ! Sorry
Doc |
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Hello Doc
Very interested in your project. I've been wanting to get into muzzle loading for sometime. Have some questions on this kit. How much work needs to be done on the stock? Is it completely inletted? How much metal work is needed? What is your plan for finishing the metal? Browning? Thanks |
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bbace,
I am polishing the metal, final sanding on the stock. All of my in letting has been spot on. I am filling just a hint of a draw on the edges, but I really think you could just pull it up with the screws. I did draw file the barrel. The wood just needs final sanding and finish applied. My plan is to use Jim's graying solution on the metal and probably iron nitrate to the wood since I got the extra fancy maple. You can do it. There are a couple of holes that have to be drilled and tapped. But that is about it if you want to do the kit as supplied. Doc |
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My rifle arrived on the 9th.. So far the only thing I've done is make sure all the parts were in the box and they were. The stock is pretty delicate looking and I'm almost afraid to touch it. Should be fun to build..
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Excellent! Going to enjoy this thread. Jim Kibler's kits are great, I think they're going to change the game a little. Albeit slowly
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Going to get going again. No pictures for tonight, but put final cleaning up on barrel with fine grit sand paper. Next I need to plug the holes for the butt plate and redrill them.
Doc |
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Besides looking at the parts I haven't done anything to my Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle kit yet. Too busy at work and when I get home I'm tired and better off not fooling with it. Once Christmas is over and we're back to normal at work I'll get going on it.. I hope..
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OK, spent the evening on a couple of things. Applying 3 coats of wipe on poly to the wood, and the Kibler patina to the metal. I have a few more days of poly to apply and then to assemble the rifle. I will have some more photos up when I do final assembly. HOPEFULLY she will turn out as I think.
Fingers crossed!! Doc |
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Thanks for keeping us in the loop on this!!! Can't wait to see how she shoots!!!
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Wow, beautiful project. Looks like you are a seasoned pro rather than a first timer. Your wonderful thread did nothing to deter me from wanting to pull the trigger and attempt a project like that myself.
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Looks good. I've gotten the barrel on mine draw filed and have slowly been fitting it into the stock. I had to slightly sand the barrel channel because it was very tight on the barrel but I think I'm almost there. It was so tight I was afraid I was going to crack/break the forend trying to get the barrel out of it.
I'm not sure what I'm going to use to finish the metal or wood yet. I'll probably use Kiblers solution and antique the metal but I might stain the stock. Time will tell... |
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KB,
What are the particulars on yours? Maple, walnut? What cal? Always interested!! Doc |
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OP ruined my fun. I opened this thread to make fun of a guy who couldn't spell "Khyber."
Nice work on the rifle though. |
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Nice build. Dont worry about the blotchy metal, makes it look better IMHO
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