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  1. J

    Kibler fowler, a couple of photos,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

    Though unique, I don't agree that the carving changes make it "look more like 18th century hand carving" As supplied, the carving is more representative of original work appropriate for such a fowling piece. I can share original examples and further thoughts if you or anyone cares.
  2. J

    Looking for a Builder or Recommendations

    Wayne Estes
  3. J

    Looking for a Builder or Recommendations

    Wayne has put LOTS of our kits together. Probably more than anyone else. He does a good job and sells them at a very fair price. I think it's safe to say that he's not doing it for the money, but all the other good reasons.
  4. J

    Unique piece of Sugar Maple

    Very nice.
  5. J

    Walnut board

    Yes, we hardly ever plane a thing. Not necessary at all.
  6. J

    Walnut board

    Ease of manufacture with machines.
  7. J

    Kibler kits lead time?

    We actually just listed some new quick ship kits this afternoon. Might want to check them out.
  8. J

    Kibler kits lead time?

    We can often accommodate a caliber change, but it may delay shipment in some cases. I think this is a great opportunity for folks to get a kit really fast and sometimes with a nice discount. Often the blemishes are inconsequential and no issue at all. As mentioned, we often send out email...
  9. J

    Walnut board

    2.5” is more than thick enough for about any longrifle. In fact, 2 1/4 to 2 3/8” is thick enough for the vast majority.
  10. J

    Narrowing the width of a mainspring?

    I'm not trying to be argumentative, but a tumbler without a fly doesn't have to be dimensioned exactly how Dave has indicated. That is, the dimension from the axel center to the full and half **** notches. As an example, our round faced lock is set up for a one position sear. With this the...
  11. J

    Mainspring Fabrication

    If working from the solid on springs like these, a good vertical bandsaw is your best friend along with a 1-2" belt sander. Files after this of course. Mill not required.
  12. J

    Kibler 16 ga barrel question

    I believe there is enough material for a jug choke
  13. J

    Ramrod End for Fowler

    Not all tips have the tenon all the way through. Better quality will have blind tenons. In these cases I’ve mechanically fastened them with blind fox wedges along with glue. With the blind wedge you make the hole slightly undercut to lock things in place. Also, I would stress that these look...
  14. J

    Ramrod End for Fowler

    If using a tip, an horn end is very traditional. My preference is black that has a shape that flows from the rod in a very smooth flared fashion. The small end that goes in the stock generally has a small iron tip threaded for cleaning accessories etc.
  15. J

    Mainspring Fabrication

    There’s nothing wrong with a properly forged spring, but the same goes for a machined spring. Heat treat them exactly the same and they’ll both work the same. After the first several months of soft springs (less than 40 HRC), there have been zero issues with them. Making a properly shaped...
  16. J

    Mainspring Fabrication

    The first springs I made took a set because they were too soft. It had nothing to do with grain direction. The only reason a spring takes a set over a relatively short period of time is because the yield strength is exceeded. Grain direction doesn’t have a significant impact on yield...
  17. J

    Mainspring Fabrication

    I believe this is way overblown and largely insignificant. I’ve done some stress analysis based on the variation in mechanical properties (anisotropy) with grain direction and it’s not much of a concern. I don’t believe any increased size at the bend is required, but I do this for added safety...
  18. J

    English lock build

    Sharpen your tools and understand how to read the grain. In many areas, it's clear that you were cutting against the grain. No, this isn't because it's cherry or has some curl, but just cutting in the wrong direction. If the chisel wants to dive you are cutting in the wrong direction. If it...
  19. J

    Mainspring Fabrication

    I would agree about avoiding O1. It can certainly work as a spring, but requires significantly higher temper temperature. 5160 is a good spring material. Basically the goal is to get it somewhere between 40-45 HRC. You can look up heat treat cycles for each material. Remember tempering...
  20. J

    Kibler Fowler vs Trade Gun

    The only thing I would add is that IN GENERAL, there is a tendency for decreased breech size as quality level decreases. Also as to fowlers being made to shoot shot, this perspective comes from their evolution and development in England, France and the rest of Europe. This was their purpose...
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