Gap in patchbox

[WAN87]

Hello everyone. First post. New to forum.

I recently put together my first flintlock, a Kibler woodsrunner. Everything went fairly well for a first time build considering I don’t consider myself especially handy. I do have one issue. In trying to fit the patch box I think I got a little over zealous with sanding and I have noticed a small gap on the top. It is not very noticeable but I a little worried about rain ect getting in because I do plan to hunt with it. Could use some recommendations on possible fixes? Or is it something I should even worry about? Will include a plain pic but it’s hard to see so also will include a pic with a piece of paper going in it to show gap. Thanks for any help!View attachment IMG_5596.jpegView attachment IMG_5594.jpeg

 

[Dave Marsh]

I can't tell from the picture but if it's the lid itself, you sanded you can get a replacement from Kibler's for $25.

 

[Phil Coffins]

It is a separate piece of wood that moves, there will be a gap between it and the stock. Your top view looks normal but a side view is what will tell more.

 

[EC121]

Don’t worry about it. No patchbox is waterproof. There has to be a gap so the lid will slide.

 

[WAN87]

It is a separate piece of wood that moves, there will be a gap between it and the stock. Your top view looks normal but a side view is what will tell more.

Thanks for the reply. It is hard to see in the pic but that one specific area has a larger gap than the rest. It’s the only place the paper can make it in to the patch box. It may be nothing to worry about. I just wanted some other opinions

 

[nchawkeye]

Of course there is a gap there, leave it alone...Wood can swell and patchboxes can stick, there needs to be a gap there. Seal the underside and the inside of the box to help reduce swelling. I would also notch the lid to make it easier to remove.

This is also why brass patch boxes evolved.

 

[bpd303]

I would rub a little bees wax or even candle wax on it which will help seal like nchawkeye said, it and make it slide easier.