Update, my SMR Kibler build

[Pilgrim]

These pictures are of my progress (or not) to date. Comments, critique or direction? Can't post more than ten. Watch for post number two.

Thank you
Terry

 

[TraderVic]

Thanks for the pics, considering an SMR myself. What caliber is yours ?
Regards, Vic

 

[Pilgrim]

Thanks for the pics, considering an SMR myself. What caliber is yours ?
Regards, Vic

A 32 and I think I will really enjoy it when completed. My first flintlock and my first period correct build. I'm inexperienced with building muzzleloaders and my skills are not what they could be. I'm learning as I go, and loving every minute of it.

 

[ohio ramrod]

Nothing beats the satisfaction you get from building something yourself and using it.We learn far more from doing than reading or watching.

 

[Pilgrim]

Nothing beats the satisfaction you get from building something yourself and using it.We learn far more from doing than reading or watching.

I learn every time I place my hands on the gun. I appreciate any suggestions, comments, or critiques from more experienced builders.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Looking good, please keep posting your progress.

Some tips:
Go slow especially when it comes to any step where you are removing material, drilling, pinning etc.
Get the butt plate on before you get too far into it to protect the wood. Do not stand the stock up on the toe without the butt plate on. You will chip that sharp point before you know it.
Consider making and installing a toe plate.
Study each next step,.write it down,.write down the tools and materials needed for the step, make sketches to help you visualize it.
Make a pin block and lable it to hold your pins.
When removing the barrel hold your hand under the tang, one around the barrel and forestock, tap the comb on a soft pad until it drops into your hand allowing you to remove the barrel without damaging the wood.
Use an optical magnifier so you can see fine details. I like the kind that attaches to reading glasses.
Make sure you have good lighting.
Clear your pin holes with a finger drill after stain and oil has dried. They get clogged and can cause the pin to go off course and damage your stock.

Again go slow, if you get mad walk away, if you damage something don't panic most mistakes can be fixed.

My build along is here:
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/...s-arrived-its-going-to-be-a-fun-build.130128/
My finished gun:
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/my-jim-kibler-southern-mountain-rifle-is-done.131533/

 

[Pilgrim]

Looking good, please keep posting your progress.

Some tips:
Go slow especially when it comes to any step where you are removing material, drilling, pinning etc.
Get the butt plate on before you get too far into it to protect the wood. Do not stand the stock up on the toe without the butt plate on. You will chip that sharp point before you know it.
Consider making and installing a toe plate.
Study each next step,.write it down,.write down the tools and materials needed for the step, make sketches to help you visualize it.
Make a pin block and lable it to hold your pins.
When removing the barrel hold your hand under the tang, one around the barrel and forestock, tap the comb on a soft pad until it drops into your hand allowing you to remove the barrel without damaging the wood.
Use an optical magnifier so you can see fine details. I like the kind that attaches to reading glasses.
Make sure you have good lighting.
Clear your pin holes with a finger drill after stain and oil has dried. They get clogged and can cause the pin to go off course and damage your stock.

Again go slow, if you get mad walk away, if you damage something don't panic most mistakes can be fixed.

My build along is here:
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/...s-arrived-its-going-to-be-a-fun-build.130128/
My finished gun:
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/my-jim-kibler-southern-mountain-rifle-is-done.131533/

Thank you, Hatchet Jack, your tips will be taken and applied.

Terry

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Thank you, Hatchet Jack, your tips will be taken and applied.

Terry

You are very welcome! I hope it helps you out. Enjoy the experience!

 

[hanshi]

A 32 and I think I will really enjoy it when completed. My first flintlock and my first period correct build. I'm inexperienced with building muzzleloaders and my skills are not what they could be. I'm learning as I go, and loving every minute of it.

You just described about 98% of us.

 

[Pilgrim]

You just described about 98% of us.

Thank you

 

[Tradbow]

I hope the power is connected to my shop this week so I can start on my Kibler SMR this weekend.

 

[Pilgrim]

I hope the power is connected to my shop this week so I can start on my Kibler SMR this weekend.

I hope so too. It is tough to look back at the box, knowing the adventure inside.

 

[Tradbow]

I fell in the garden yesterday evening. Think or feels like I broke my shoulder. Going to doctors this morning. Life is rough on a hardheaded old man. Going to set my build back a spell.

 

[Pilgrim]

I fell in the garden yesterday evening. Think or feels like I broke my shoulder. Going to doctors this morning. Life is rough on a hardheaded old man. Going to set my build back a spell.

Oh no, I hope nothing is fractured or torn. Get healed up, and take the time away to think through your project and ideas.