Another Woodsrunner in the crowd.

[EC121]

I got it finished today. They all look the same except for the finish, but that is OK. I just wanted to do one for the experience. It is a very well done kit. Almost too well done. I started to beat it up some, but decided to wait until the next one. This one may find a new home after I shoot it.

 

[Jaegermeister]

Beautiful stock! Yours actually makes me want to try one. Fantastic job.

 

[TDM]

It’s Beautiful!!! Kudos on the well done carvings!

 

[nchawkeye]

Very nice!!!

 

[Norman Brooks]

Looks really nice. It needs engraving to match the carving...

 

[olskool]

what caliber?

 

[EC121]

It is a .54.

For those interested here are the assembly tasks:

1. Remove the machining cutter marks from the buttplate and nosecap and polish them.
2. Drawfile the cutter marks off the barrel. Might not be needed if you are browning it.
3. Polish the lock and remove the casting flash. I don't like to see the casting mold joint on parts.
4. Clean up and polish the triggerguard and ram rod pipes.
5. Remove the sharp edges on the sideplate.
6. Install the latch on the patchbox lid and file the catch step to make a solid catch on the buttplate. I also bent it some more. As received, it didn't latch up very well.
7. Remove the trigger to round and polish the top of the bar. Not really needed, but I didn't like the sharp corners on the top.
8. Fit the nosecap and put screws in it.
9. Install sights. I replaced the back sight for a higher one.
10. Assemble and taper the ramrod. After assembly, I just stained it and waxed it.
11. Sand and finish the stock.
12. I used brass black on just about everything to color the brass a little.
13. Final assembly. Drill out the too tight pin holes and install the pins.

 

[Thingamajiggy]

Beautiful build, nicely done.

 

[Daveboone]

Is that with Kiblers factory inscribed carving?

 

[EC121]

Yes.

 

[hanshi]

It makes me feel...well, deprived.

 

[TonyC]

Nice work!

 

[winter1857]

Well done! What stain did you use on the ramrod? Mine doesn't like stain!

 

[EC121]

It was the Transtint Honey Amber diluted 6-1 with denatured alcohol. Transtint dyes are a bit expensive but 2oz. of concentrate makes 12 oz. after it is diluted. You'll have plenty of stain.

 

[jay3]

Looks great!

 

[Gvilleddie]

What finish did you use on the stock?

 

[EC121]

Laurel Mountain sealer. One flood coat then after it dried and had the thick spots rubbed out, two finger-rubbed thin coats to avoid any more thick spots. The wood has some texture. It wasn't sanded mirror smooth. I used iron nitrate and diluted Transtint Honey Amber to give some color in the light areas.

 

[Gvilleddie]

It looks great. Thx…

 

[50calBoone]

Looks Great!

 

[DavidRC]

sweet