Let's Build a Kibler Woodsrunner Flintlock Muzzleloader Kit | Part 2 | Sanding and Scraping
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- Опубліковано 30 бер 2024
- This video details my stock clean-up process using sandpaper and traditional wood scrapers. As an amateur builder, I go over my problems and how I fix them.
Follow along as I build a Kibler Woodsrunner kit for my friend. I've not had a chance to build one of these and when a buddy asked if I'd build one for him, I jumped at the chance.
Jim Kibler has made a great tutorial series on the step-by-step process to build one of these kits, I'll be following along with those and then deviating with my own attempt at carving and finishing. We'll be adding some period-appropriate carving to this piece that fits not only historically, but functionally with my skill level.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:09 Disassembly for Sanding
00:23 My Pin hack for the Kibler Woodsrunner
1:14 Lighting Trick
2:05 Sanding
11:41 Screwdrivers I use on the Kibler Woodsrunner
12:01 More Sanding
14:36 Scraper Overview
17:36 Scraping
26:10 Final Scraped look
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Ethan, you have really stepped up your video quality, these shots are amazing…the close ups the lighting…well done! I am so glad you are doing this rifle. I took delivery of my Kibler Woodsrunner kit in May of 2023 as an early 65th Birthday present to myself in anticipation of some kind of retirement or slowing down of my work. The joke is on me, i’m still working 90 hours a week and, other than opening the delivery box, i haven’t done the first thing to it. I hope to slow down my work sometime in the next year and begin assembly of this wonderful kit. When i saw that you had chosen this kit for your next project i was elated. Seems like you are doing it justice so far. Thank you for your wonderful channel. Your efforts are much appreciated.
I've never used those card scrapers before. Have been meaning to pick up a set soon.
It blows my mind how thin these Kibler stock are. I'm terrified to put the barrel into my SMR. I can just see it cracking right off like a toothpick 😂
Happy Easter !
Sand paper was expensive in those earlier times, so scrapers were used to help keep costs down.
Ethan, no toe plate? Good video. Keep it up ,have fun.
Yes, the different lighting will show up the tool marks on the stock. You will want to sand or even file out those. It's not a bad idea to keep those pins in order. While the diameter is the same the length may be different. Also, about those pins, I suggest that you grind them to a point and then grain off about half the point such that they are beveled on both ends. This will keep it from tearing out a chunk of wood when driveing it all the way through.
I have always just wetted the wood to raise the grain and then 0000 steel wool it. (This may leave iron deposits in your stock and affect any aqua fortis treatment you use. You can in turn use bronze wool.)
good video. I have used a very similar method to keep pins and screws organized as I'm building. Done it for the last 20 or so flintlocks I've built. The only issue I've ever had with it was knocking it off the workbench and watching all my perfectly assorted pins and screws go bouncing across the floor. Also, on the lighting, I've found it's not incandescent vs. led vs florescent, the key is a low angle shining across the stock vs down on it. Also, don't underestimate the value of an assortment of straight edges (I use steel rulers from 24" down to 4"). It is really helpful when sanding and shaping to insure lines that should be straight are straight and helping to eliminate dips and bumps. I hold the straight edge on the line I'm working and put a rather bright light behind. Where I see light under, I know I have a dip. When the ruler rocks I know I have a bump and can mark the irregularities to sand or file to correct shape. Not really necessary for the curved lines that is more of an eyeball thing but those areas where it should be straight, need it to be straight.
Ethan, you referenced Peter's channel here. I had to laugh a little. I love his channel & binge watch it as often as I can. I've set my goals to try to watch every video of his to be completely caught up so I can continue watching him as I do you, catching every video as it comes out. He's very entertaining, & educational. Same as your videos. Very few UA-camrs that I watch all the content. You two are among maybe 5 or 6.
Whiskering is not theoretical😂
Thank you kindly! I remember your comments from the very early days of my channel. It means a lot that you keep coming back and that you share such kind words. It's inspiring.
@@ILoveMuzzleloading I always appreciate the channels I watch. Yours is one I relate to a lot. Most are for entertainment, but you & a few others are top of the list.
Enjoying this video in my backyard with my new Kill or Be Kild coffee mug with fresh hot coffee 😂. Keep em coming
Thank you!
Ethan i wonder if you might be interested in the wood finish called N3 Nano - its used a lot by the woodworker Cam on the channel Blacktail Studios. I really want to try it on a gun stock and thought you might want to try it
Early nineteenth century woodworkers on the American frontier didn't have sandpaper so you would have started scrapping when you did your initial sanding.
Dang thats smart i should have thought of it . Brillient👈
Happy Easter, good video. There will be more?
Yep, several more
Just got a Woodsrunner as well , one thing you run into is the noise cap on the stock how are you going to put a finish on it then peen the screws , well if you’re going to finish it first the put it on the stock peen the screws , how do you file it down ? With out removing the finish
Cool man cool
I noticed your not finishing the cast brass parts to a high polish. I did on mine, it takes forever with crazy abrasives. Like 30 hours just on the brass at least with every tool you can imagine. they don't tell you that when you buy.
Nice with pin block, I just tape the pin to card board.
Promo SM 👍
For better light and air GO OUTSIDE 😂
Happy Easter! I have a particular question for you Ethan. I have a repro Armi-Sport ‘53 enfield. I love it! The problem is the rifling is not correct and it shoots wild. Originally muskets were bored out with progressive rifling (around.015” at the breech to .005” at the muzzle) and my reproduction is constantly bored (.003” the entire way) and the twist is standard 1:48. I have tried everything I know how, but haven’t achieved acceptable accuracy. I’m thinking that a barrel liner might improve it. I was would like to neck it down to a .52 caliber 1:66 (or slower) twist but I cannot find anyone who sells them. Do you have any suggestions on where I should look? I have exhausted all leads I had.
Have you checked with Tradions for a 1:66?
I have looked into Traditions but I couldn’t find any barrel liners. I have given thought to an entire new barrel but it seems it will cost more than I can currently afford. Thanks for the suggestion! I will dig deeper into it and am always glad to take any suggestions! I appreciate it @tommymorgan9926! Thank you!