And Another Kibler Colonial

[Norman Brooks]

Wow that color really makes the stripes and wood carvings pop. I love the subtle yellow background. Gives the rifle a tint of elegance. Very nice job and looking forward to seeing it completed. I'm about 90% done. Just need to finish the sanding & final stages before staining. May I ask what products you used?......Labrat

The Antique Wood Stain by Laurel Mountain Forge in Maple color from Jim Kibler. I thought it was a unique color also, I also used bone black that Jim has. Have used other Laurel Mountain Forge colors. Thank you for your comment, and can't wait to see your finished gun...
Antique Wood Stain - 4 oz. Laurel Mountain Forge – Kibler's Longrifles (kiblerslongrifles.com)

 

[labrat]

Great I just ordered some from Jim along with the Iron Nitrate and Bone Black. The Laurel Mountain color chart doesn't show the yellow background only different shades of red. Any ways I'll try it out on my test wood and Jim's says I can dilute the stain to cut back on the red color. Thanks.........Labrat
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[Norman Brooks]

Finished the lock. On to the side plate.

 

[labrat]

Nice job Norman. You sure are good at polishing metals. All my metals are half done, Ha. I'm finally done with the stock and all metal work. This is as good as I can get it. I tested the Iron nitrate and Laurel Mountain Maple stain on a block of maple and it came out almost black. I believe I didn't allow the iron nitrate to completely dry out. After heating the nitrate it was almost black instead of a red green shade. I will try again tomarrow........Labrat

 

[Norman Brooks]

Nice job Norman. You sure are good at polishing metals. All my metals are half done, Ha. I'm finally done with the stock and all metal work. This is as good as I can get it. I tested the Iron nitrate and Laurel Mountain Maple stain on a block of maple and it came out almost black. I believe I didn't allow the iron nitrate to completely dry out. After heating the nitrate it was almost black instead of a red green shade. I will try again tomarrow........Labrat

Thanks labrat. It sure is a pain in the fingers. Not for sure on the iron nitrate as to what I could advise, bought some but never used it. The Laurel Mountain gets lighter, or at least it does for me, I use antique formula original oil finish which I apply and hand rub in which makes it lighten up.

 

[Norman Brooks]

It's done.

 

[labrat]

Hooray! and a handsome looking rifle Norman. I like your yellow golden finish and this is what I'm trying to achieve. I'm almost finished with mine but am having trouble with the stain finish and I may want to add a brass patch box as this side of the stock has some flaws & an area void of tiger stripes. I may have to post & ask for further help..........Congrats..........Labrat

 

[Norman Brooks]

Thank you labrat. Not for sure as to what brass patch box would be correct for it, but I'm sure that somebody has done one that knows.