Engraved Kibler Woodsrunner

[Johnny Too-Tall]

I did a quick search but didnt find any results. Has anyone built of handled the new engraved option on the kibler kits. Basically wondering if the sanding and finishing is a pain to do with the engraving. My buddy wants to buy one and asked me. I know the basic woodsrunner kit is very minimal sanding and finishing needed, but no experience with the engraved version. He is a new builder and it will be his first gun.

 

[appalichian hunter]

I believe TDM has a thread on one of these going now.

 

[acavdragoon]

The stock is rather smooth, but you still need to use 320 grit sandpaper to get the fine machining marks off. I noticed a few spots I missed after finishing mine. Too late now. You’ll also need a stiff brush to clean out the carvings after a light sanding.

 

[IanH]

I don't have an engraved one but I would strongly suggest backing the sandpaper at all times and in all places to avoid melting the edges of the engraving.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

It's carved, not engraved

 

[reddogge]

Yes, as Mike pointed out, engraving is done on metal, and carving done on wood. I saw Jim Kibler had a nice video on carving a Woodsrunner stock. Easy to follow, just get those chisels really sharp.

 

[EC121]

I have one. The metal(including ramrod pipes)needs to be polished due to casting and milling marks. The barrel has small milling cutter marks that might disappear with browning. I polished my lock to 600grit. The wood just needs some light sanding.
The carving is almost too sharp. I'll let the sandpaper hit the sharp spots. A lot is just my preference.
The rifle could actually be shot as it comes. Just install the sights and bang away.

 

[James Kibler]

I just sand right over the carving and ignore it.

I don’t bother to raise the grain as there isn’t much trauma int the wood from our shaping process. Besides I usually rub the snot out of things with schotchbrite while finishing.

 

[William Collins]

Jim Kibler does most of the sanding on the carved stocks. I used 320-grit folded sandpaper and a brush to clean the carvings and 320-grit sandpaper for the rest of the stock. It took less than an hour to get the stock ready for finishing. I hope to start with iron nitrate today.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Did anybody mention you carve wood and engrave metal?

 

[BillinOregon]

Mike, y'all are making me laugh again. Jim, thank you for your wonderful products and for your patience.