Woodsrunner Arrived today!

[Bucolic Buffalo]

Hardly a mark on the shipping box. Had to check it out of course. I had asked for something special as far as the quality of wood grain and current stock blanks allowed. This is above grade. Really nice flame grain on the buttstock. The curl width varys, with some clusters, some wide, some narrow. Lock and barrel fit really well. By the time I can really get into assembly and finishing I would expect to have to do some fine scraping to perfect the fitting. Moisture can make a big difference.

My intent is to really improve my ability to burnish scrapers. Scrape and then bone the stock with a small spike buck antler. Then one or more coats of Iron Nitrate. Perhaps tannic acid and rubbing it back. Laurel Mountain Forge Lancaster Maple stain. Then finish with multiple coats of Sutherland Welles medium luster Tung Oil.

I'm two months away from the carving class at WKU. So there may be some simple carving. The graceful wrist area is appealing in this design.

This is a 54cal. Ordered mid-October I think. No bright sunshine here today, but the light looks to show the grain well. More pics when I get into building.

 

[RMH]

That is a spectacular piece of wood.

 

[BillKilgore]

That will be stunning. I'm looking forward to the build pic thread.

 

[duca]

Oh Boy!!! Sweet!! Enjoy the build!!

 

[Dutch7]

that is going to be a wonderful piece, sounds like you are going to take you time and it will turn out great with the tannic/nitrate combo!

 

[smokepolehall]

Really nice, waiting to see your finished rifle

 

[TDM]

Nice wood! Congratulations!

 

[Phil Coffins]

Makes a fellow wonder why bother with anyone other then Kibler!

 

[TDM]

Yes it does.

 

[TDM]

@Phil Coffins, did yours ever make it in yet?

 

[Phil Coffins]

Yes, and I’ve been fiddling with it. Got the lock polished up and when my buddy has his ready I’ll color case the locks.

 

[akroguy]

I just started cleaning up the trigger guard on my Woodsrunner .54. The wood and metal fitments are so perfect I'm actually hesitant to touch anything! The curves are just superb. This is one sexy and VERY lightweight rifle.

 

[TDM]

Yes, and I’ve been fiddling with it. Got the lock polished up and when my buddy has his ready I’ll color case the locks.

Good deal, glad you got it.

 

[nchawkeye]

Beautiful wood, are you going to add brass to the butt end of the patchbox lid?

 

[Blaze]

Gorgeous stock!

 

[BBGun]

Really nice, something to be proud of for sure.

 

[Bucolic Buffalo]

Beautiful wood, are you going to add brass to the butt end of the patchbox lid?

My intent at this time is, no. I like wood. But that may change and the piece is provided. Has to be shaped. If I could have gotten the Woodsrunner without the patchbox, I would have ordered it that way. I have a number of books in my library, and I will study those, looking at patchbox lids closely.

I must say, that this patchbox does have a certain appeal. It's simple. The wood matches very well. Nearly fits perfectly. There is a little rubbing of the edges to do. Knock any machining fuzz off. Scrape the visible outer surface first of course.

 

[Bucolic Buffalo]

Really nice, something to be proud of for sure.

Well, I have been known to make some poor decisions. But I am learning more patience as I age. Keep my bloodsugar under control and I have the chance of doing work to be proud of.

 

[S.Kenton]

That wood is Beautiful!!! I chose to not add the brass end piece on my patch box cover as well.. maybe if I buy the colonial I’ll add it to that patch box.

 

[Kmcmichael]

Nice! I hope that you repost when you get it wet to raise the grain.