Questions on finishing technique on Kibler lock

[Rodd Boyer]

Outstanding job on the lock!!! That looks amazing.

 

[Kmcmichael]

The lock looks great. I might have left it shiney!

 

[yellowhammer]

The lock looks great. I might have left it shiney!

Tempted. But, my plan is still to emulate one of those on the rack; particularly like #2:

I can bring that bright back; we'll see.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Tempted. But, my plan is still to emulate one of those on the rack; particularly like #2:

I can bring that bright back; we'll see.

But that one doesn’t even have a ram rod! Although following a talented builder is a good idea.

 

[smokepolehall]

Got the lock parts smoothed out last night:

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Applied Jax Black and was going to rub back to a worn patina look, but I like the way it looks as-is and I'm going to run in like this and let it develop it's own patina:

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Thats nice, polished smooth but not extremely high shine. I love it, i do not like brass polished to a high shine. I always darken mine like the Jax Black.

 

[smokepolehall]

Tempted. But, my plan is still to emulate one of those on the rack; particularly like #2:

I can bring that bright back; we'll see.

4th down is what i love, stock not dark n no patch box, i dislike them. Love the tarnished brass look.

 

[yellowhammer]

But that one doesn’t even have a ram rod! Although following a talented builder is a good idea.

Lol you're right; didn't see that; was just looking at finishes and colors and shades. Also looks like the front sight is on backwards.

 

[yellowhammer]

4th down is what i love, stock not dark n no patch box, i dislike them. Love the tarnished brass look.

Agree 4th looks good

 

[mikesto44]

Yellowhammer you did a great job on your lock....My favorite is the third one down. But I would take anyone actually...

 

[yellowhammer]

Final result. Thanks to those in this thread who gave constructive guidance.

 

[Polecat_Tom]

Looks good. Let us know how it shoots.