Kibler Woodsrunner

[KDubs]

Well I guess I'll be getting some truoil and an abrasive pad.
 I certainly like that maple woodsrunner.
 I see that the reason for the lye was apparently to get a matte muddy finish ??  anyway I like a satin(ish) finish
 Thanks Rob

Kevin
 

[RobD]

Since Jim is only using the hard red heartwood, I see no need for stain.  Besides, that heartwood will darken over time all on its own.

[BEAVERMAN]

Since Jim is only using the hard red heartwood, I see no need for stain.  Besides, that heartwood will darken over time all on its own.

I have not ordered mine yet, still on the fence as to what wood for this one, still leaning towards Cherry but....Kibler does have some nice walnut too, Maple is out as I have a couple maple guns, just trying to spread the diversity in the safe!

[BEAVERMAN]

Well I guess I'll be getting some truoil and an abrasive pad.
 I certainly like that maple woodsrunner.
 I see that the reason for the lye was apparently to get a matte muddy finish ??  anyway I like a satin(ish) finish
 Thanks Rob

Kevin

Kevin, have you looked at Kibler vids on you tube? if not... check out his finish vids, well done with exceptional looking stocks in Maple!

[KDubs]

I plan on watching everything I can about the woodsrunner.
 I agree No Stain.
Kevin

[RobD]

Literally and strictly in terms of the build process, it's as easy to stick together as an offshore trad ml kit.   Maybe even easier, but WAY more precise.  This is Jim's new process that will migrate to both the Colonial and SMR, and to all future Kibler offerings. 

[KDubs]

How 'bout that barrel ?
 Leave it clean n shiny , blue, brown ?
 I'd like to strive for a fairly HC gun which seems to lean towards " in the white"  .
 Thinking I may brown it for hunting purposes but that's not a given .
Kevin
 

[RobD]

How 'bout that barrel ?
 Leave it clean n shiny , blue, brown ?
 I'd like to strive for a fairly HC gun which seems to lean towards " in the white"  .
 Thinking I may brown it for hunting purposes but that's not a given .
Kevin

Subjective stuff, purely cosmetic.  Personally, I leave 'em all in-the-white and let Mama Nature do her thing.  If I was a gun hunter, I'd probably hasten that a tad with vinegar, to kill the gleam and start the patina.

[Hank in WV]

I usually just draw file the barrel and leave it. Every time after I shoot, I'll wipe the lock and flash area with a damp patch and put it aside until I'm done cleaning. I then wipe the4 barrel and anything else I want browned with the dirty pad. As it starts to rust, I keep an eye on things so as to not let it pit. This method takes a while and looks bad but when done, looks great and natural.  Most commercial formulas look like an applied finish to me. Just my opinion.

[KDubs]

Alright, more stuff to think about.
Thanks everyone
 Kevin

[BEAVERMAN]

OK Kibler has a sale going on till July 31, every purchase over 150 bux is 10% off, that's over 100 bux per kit, time to order my Woodsrunner in 54 and cherry stock, this is going to put a dent in the fun money purse, placing my order then off to rondy!

[BEAVERMAN]

OK ordered mine in 54 & cherry stock, how is the trigger on yours Rob?

[RobD]

OK ordered mine in 54 & cherry stock, how is the trigger on yours Rob?

Super sweet trigger - Jim sets up both locks and triggers - mine's about a 2lb or less pull.

Awaiting the cherry stocked .45 Woodsrunner ...........

[BEAVERMAN]

OK ordered mine in 54 & cherry stock, how is the trigger on yours Rob?

Super sweet trigger - Jim sets up both locks and triggers - mine's about a 2lb or less pull.

Awaiting the cherry stocked .45 Woodsrunner ...........

  thanks, now the wait, hope I can survive the anticipation!

[RobD]

Cherry stocked .45 ships out today, at last.