Hand Carving Woodsrunner Flintlock Rifle Kit

This one took me a long time to edit and I apologize for not getting this out to you all sooner. In this video Jim does a very basic, but beautiful, carving on the Kibler Woodsrunner that involves a toe line, a volute on each side of the comb and a cheek carving. Jim demonstrates various techniques including incise carving with a v-tool, relief carving, and scraping with a chisel.
We do sell cut off stocks in our online store for those that would like to practice this skill on a fully shaped butt stock. kiblerslongrifles.com/product...
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[@Bayan1905]

This definitely shows the benefit of keeping your chisels and tools sharp.

[@terapode]

Wow!!! It´s amazing that flintstock rifles are still being made these days. US ir really the best country, the land of freedom.

[@kiblerjim]

thanks for watching!!!

[@windyhillfoundry5940]

My buddy Carl was telling me about you. Very impressed by your talent👍

[@kiblerjim]

thanks so much for watching!

[@ndmike]

Anytime I see a notification of a video from you guys I have to watch it! Thanks for the video.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for the support and for watching regularly!

[@trevorfitzgerald4996]

Thats how I would get firewood , doing carving . Lol great job.

[@kiblerjim]

thanks--it does happen sometimes

[@darwinmanciljr.5115]

Jim, TDM here. Thanks for this video. Couldn’t have come at a better time for me.

[@kiblerjim]

Glad it helps--thanks for your support!

[@stephenfields6236]

Jim and Katherine, this one was you best video to date. It was very helpful and educational. Thank you very much!

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for your support and really nice comment

[@DangusSquatburger]

Wow, this one is absolutely packed with great info. I especially like how you demonstrate how to overcome or correct several challenges you encounter.

[@kiblerjim]

Glad you enjoyed it! People often get scared to make mistakes but many mistakes can be overcome.

[@jameshall5784]

You do FANTASTIC work Jim !!! I’m a amateur carver who uses mostly pocket knives and what you did here is very impressive. Thank you sir!!!

[@kiblerjim]

Thank you very much!

[@loupuleff571]

Great video and tips especially the use of the files in the v grooves have you ever had a video on sharpening chisels ?

[@kiblerjim]

Katherine wants me to do one of those as well

[@loupuleff571]

That will be great Jim !

[@RaiderSix]

I bought a Woodsrunner with the intention of carving it. Then you came out with the precarved version, and I thought about selling my new kit in order to buy a precarved one. Now, with you making it look so easy, I will keep the kit and carve it myself.

[@kiblerjim]

Happy to hear that it's going to work out well for you. Thanks for your business!

[@danielmccann4055]

Good job. Thanks for the lesson.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for the comment and for watching

[@Peter-od7op]

After this vdo i have made 3 kits from kibler. I will order sample stock and try this. Ty

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for your buiness!

[@ChoppersModelworks]

Great craftsmanship and fantastic camera work.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for the nice comments

[@pwk879]

I have a practice stock on its way to me from you guys, so this video couldn't have come at a better time. Thanks for doing this, and your other videos (and participating in other online communities). Six months ago I would have laughed at the idea of building my own longrifle. Now I'm well into learning relief carving.

[@kiblerjim]

Glad to help!

[@terapode]

The boy and the dog in the background was very nice to watch.

[@Acidman131]

Enjoyed it...can't wait for the next episode.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks! We will try to get the next one out sooner

[@galenhisler396]

That was fantastic! Great video. Can't wait for your next one 🤠

[@kiblerjim]

More to come! Glad you like it

[@stevemeschede12]

Really enjoyed this video. Keep them coming!

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamessullivan1618]

Great job Jim. You are an excellent teacher and the camera work is top notch.

[@kiblerjim]

Awesome, thank you! This one was very hard to film so we really appreciate that.

[@johnvaness8445]

Great carving and great camera work, thank you both!

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks!!

[@PaulsenMorten]

Thank you from Norway , this is helping a lot and great video work .😊

[@kiblerjim]

Glad to hear that! Thank you

[@andrewlloyd2604]

Great Info, Wish my hands was that steady...Great instructions. Are you doing one for metal in the future ? Thanks AJL

[@kiblerjim]

Yes, we will do one for the metal soon.

[@MASI_forging]

Great job my friend. Excellent work as always 👍👍

[@kiblerjim]

Thank you very much!

[@richstone2627]

Jim makes it look so easy. Thank you for sharing, I enjoyed watching a Master at work.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardclaypoole354]

I enjoyed this video. You sure make carving look easy.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks--I have been practicing for many many years. Thanks for your business!

[@Kaktus965]

Just finished my SMR in extra curly maple. The kit quality is outstanding. When looking at the finished product, it blows my mind I was able to achieve this as a complete novice. Would not have even considered it an option without the help from your build videos! Hope y'all are having a great summer!

[@kiblerjim]

I'm happy to hear the videos are helpful, thanks for watching!

[@AlbertD711]

Thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to make these fantastic instructional videos. I will look for a beater stock at the next gun show to learn on.

[@kiblerjim]

thanks for watching I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@terrycheek4097]

Jim, you exceed expectations of customer service. I don't know of anyone else who sells a product and at the same time provides training for an exceptional finished product. Thank you.

[@kiblerjim]

Thank you! I'm happy to hear the videos are helpful!

[@petercarter9165]

I love to see an Artist at work and really enjoy watching you use “wicked sharp “ chisels 👍

[@kiblerjim]

Thank you very much!

[@trevorfitzgerald4996]

I watch your video a lot. Very interesting I seem to see something new every time . Looks great.

[@kiblerjim]

Thank you very much!

[@darrenwidas2473]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for watching!

[@wesrichards6168]

Excellent video, made me much more confident that I could do this without creating firewood! Thank you!

[@kiblerjim]

Great to hear!

[@angelfan16]

Thank you so much for these awesome videos! I'm young, and I never learned woodworking skills in school. I probably will never even attempt to do anything like this. But, it's so awesome to see and learn how things like this are done in a hobby I enjoy! Thank you, from a young muzzleloader in CA!

[@kiblerjim]

I'm so glad you enjoy them! Thanks for your support!!

[@mikeodonnell9199]

Great Video. I wish I had Seen this before I finished my gun. Truth be told I was just too afraid of making an irreparable mistake. I will just have to do another gun. Keep up the great videos.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for the comment and the business

[@johnduffant9694]

Your skill is amazing, I felt like I was holding my breath at times.

[@kiblerjim]

thank you very much!

[@bkauffman0390]

First I'd like to say I do not have gout. But I do have trouble getting a v gouge sharp and sharp is everything since it cuts instead of crushes. I envy Jim's control of the gouge with that chasing hammer. But we all know this ain't his first rodeo! Nice job!

[@waynestormer7774]

Love it!

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks Wayne for all the support

[@johnhoward7298]

You make it look easy ! If I ever tried to build one of Your kit guns ... well , Let's just say well before this stage of the build , I'D probably be in the hospital ! I have no skills, tools , or shop !

[@mattliptak3747]

One question I always had was, how deep do you typically go with the incised carving? But this video shows pretty well how “imperfect “ it should be. And I’ve never really seen relief carving being done up close like this. My next build I think I may go a little further with carving. Thank you

[@kiblerjim]

Happy you like it -- Katherine tried to get in there to get the details that would help.

[@jonathanhoffman7212]

Staining and sealing video coming next? I really need to feel confident with those finishing processes! Thanks!

[@scottcarrier7956]

Thank you Jim .

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for watching

[@user-bs9fn5mf1x]

Great and informative video. I want to do carving similar to this design when I order and build the Colonial kit

[@kiblerjim]

Thank you for watching!

[@redlemur6073]

You rock ,as always😊

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for watching!

[@frank64409]

I would like to see how a thumb plate is put in. These are very good instructions, Jim.

[@kiblerjim]

I think that we can do that.

[@wagon9082]

Good video

[@kiblerjim]

Glad you enjoyed

[@craigcook1571]

You make that look easy,

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks--I've been at it a very long time.

[@craigcook1571]

@@kiblerjim you need to do a short video on sharpening chisels

[@kiblerjim]

@@craigcook1571 We will do that

[@johndally7994]

You can learn so much from watching a master at work. Would you recommend against relieving some of the wood on your cnc incised stocks? I certainly wouldn't do it, but what about someone at your level? Thanks for what looks like a very difficult video to make.

[@loupuleff571]

Your dog looks cleaner than the last video too ! lol

[@kiblerjim]

She can change moment by moment--sometimes mud, sometimes rolling in poop

[@SB-qm5wg]

very cool

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks!

[@terryqueen3233]

I would be absolutely honored to have that stock on my rifle.

[@kiblerjim]

your kind words are appreciated.

[@Muggsy1776]

Is there a size of V gouge that works best? What would be your recommendation?

[@bobluthier3031]

i gotta ask, where do you get your maple? super nice looking

[@kiblerjim]

We mainly get it from Pennsylvania and Michigan. Those are the places where we can get good density and good curly maple.

[@josephleinhauser6130]

How do you like that gressel vise? Been thinking about picking one up since they’re available on Amazon with free delivery

[@jimkibler786]

It’s nice. Really well made.

[@alexyoka]

Hi. You are a doing really great job . Can you tell me what type of wood it's that ?. Thx.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks! It’s curly maple

[@peterleray6084]

The T-Shirt BAHHAHAHAHA! Hey I have it too

[@VladimirTheLeadHead]

Dude where did you get that shirt ?? I have been crippled and suffering from severe gout for about 27 years now. That shirt would be absolutely perfect for me to wear to work. LOL

[@kiblerjim]

It was a gift but here is an amazon link to a similar one! www.amazon.com/Have-Gout-Funny-Saying-T-Shirt/dp/B0BG9RD797/ref=sr_1_7?asc_source=01HFY6QA7Q8N1TT2Z879WGSZ46&tag=snx79-20

[@nilegod1]

i need to know what vice that is your using

[@kiblerjim]

A custom-made vise that is not commercially available. We do sell a vise that is great for a hobbyist, you can find it here: kiblerslongrifles.com/products/stock-makers-vise?_pos=1&_psq=vise&_ss=e&_v=1.0

[@nilegod1]

@@kiblerjim ok so a modified parrot vise. thats baller, ive been working on my own gunsmithing shop and i think thats great. i may buy a cheap parrot vise to do that

[@rtoguidver3651]

Why not a drimel tool.?

[@kiblerjim]

not enough control or precision with a Dremel