Rookie Woodsrunner build

[Jaegermeister]

These Kibler kits have definitely been a game changer! I’ve never seen a bad one.

 

[Mark DeNicola]

How did you finish the stock? it is a beautiful rifle, great job...

I just followed Jim Kibler's instructions in his videos. Except for the last sanding was done with 400 grit.

1) Sanded from 150 to 220 to 320 to 400 grit
2) Wet the stock three times to raise the fibers (lightly sanded with fresh 400 grit paper after each time) (I had never heard of doing this before, but it made the stock exceptionally smooth)
3) Three applications of Iron Nitrate with the application/heating/light sanding cycle each time (I did this to get a richer color)
4) First coat of Permalyn Sealer was applied heavily and left on longer than subsequent coats giving the wood a good soaking
5) Burnished with a sanded wood dowel after wiped but while still wet
6) Four more coats of sealer were applied and wiped off (dried 24 hours after each coat) with a light buffing after each application with a white pad picked up at Woodcraft (probably a little finer than 0000 steel wool)
7) Renaissance wax was applied and buffed with a soft cloth

I had read through the forums and also on the internet about many different final finishes, with all having some advantages and disadvantages. Even Jim in his video uses Tru-Oil rather than Permalyn. But in the end, I went with Permalyn sealer since it seemed to have many advantages and seemed to be pretty foolproof. I did not use the Permalyn Finish since from what I read it seemed harder to control the final luster.

I hope this helps.

 

[Kmcmichael]

Uncle Evil strikes again. He is not losing any business at all.
They are pretty to easy to build, however they are a great rifle to carry around in .54 and one does obtain lots of satisfaction by building it yourself.

 

[Tradbow]

I have a Woodsrunner just waiting on me to get well enough to put it together. I surely hope I can do as well as you have done.

 

[Crow Choker]

Nice job Mark. Like the color of the stock. Two thumbs up!!

 

[S.Kenton]

These Kibler kits have definitely been a game changer! I’ve never seen a bad one.

Ohhhh I have!!! On this site to boot!

 

[S.Kenton]

Thanks!

I love mine! I didn’t even do all of it myself… you’re a step ahead of me! Good job and I really like the color!

 

[Dangus]

Even Jim in his video uses Tru-Oil rather than Permalyn.

Nice "snap-together". I really like the color and how the brass turned out.


Point of note: If you're thinking of the same video as I am, Jim actually uses Tried & True Varnish Oil, not Tru-Oil. Two very different products.

 

[Beaverman2]

Well done, great finish and color on all of it! I have a Cherry WR sitting in the box in the corner, will probably start it late fall, have a couple other projects to get done first!

 

[Mark DeNicola]

Nice "snap-together". I really like the color and how the brass turned out.


Point of note: If you're thinking of the same video as I am, Jim actually uses Tried & True Varnish Oil, not Tru-Oil. Two very different products.

You are right! It was Tried and True varnish.

 

[Terrier]

I've gotta try some of that Jax Brown stuff.

It’ll turn brass really brown in a hurry! Tread lightly at first or you’ll use a whole bag of 0000 scrubbin’ it back! I think I’m gonna water it down a little the next time I put it on something…

@Mark DeNicola Did you use it full strength or didja water it down a little?

 

[Mark DeNicola]

It’ll turn brass really brown in a hurry! Tread lightly at first or you’ll use a whole bag of 0000 scrubbin’ it back! I think I’m gonna water it down a little the next time I put it on something…

@Mark DeNicola Did you use it full strength or didja water it down a little?

I used it full strength.

 

[Bobby MacAlphin]

Never having handled a flintlock, nor even knowing what a “lock” was, I decided to try a kit, rather than buy one retail. After much research and lacking confidence in building one from parts, I purchased a Woodsrunner in the white from Jim Kibler. It was meant to be a fall project, but I could not wait.

Having watched the Kibler videos, taken this one apart and reassembled it, and now knowing what tools would be required, I believe my next one will not be bought in the white.

The members of the Muzzleloading Forum have been a tremendous help. I do not think that a day goes by that I do not read your posts that ooze so much intelligence and help. Thanks!

I finished the Woodsrunner today, and these are some pictures.

Great looking rifle !

 

[Tenring]

I've gotta try some of that Jax Brown stuff.

I as well , I was thinking of trying the Jax Brown but bought the Black instead, Think I will get a bottle to keep on hand in the arsenal of finishing supplies. LOL… And by the way you did a nice finishing job on that Rifle.

 

[Bullit]

Great job on your build, it looks fantastic. Just another word about Jim Kibler's kits, I saw a Youtube video from The Woodland Escape a couple days ago. He seemed very impressed with the fit of the Jim's kits. Him being impressed, impressed me, and that's saying a lot.

 

[jay3]

Looks great, you are giving me the courage to try to do one myself, lol.

 

[Beaverman2]

Looks great, you are giving me the courage to try to do one myself, lol.

Go for it, easy to put together, if you can sand and stain wood, finishing the metal is easy, jump in both feet, plenty of experience to help, all you have to do is ask!

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

Thanks!

hey thats nice

 

[jay3]

Go for it, easy to put together, if you can sand and stain wood, finishing the metal is easy, jump in both feet, plenty of experience to help, all you have to do is ask!

Appreciate that, thanks!

 

[tnek13]

Nice job, you did a quality job on a quality product - use it with pride