Manufacturing Antique Flintlock Parts on Modern Mazak CNC

Jim gives a rare behind-the-scenes of the machining process for our flintlock parts. In this short video he talks a bit about using the Mazak Integrex I-150 with a bar feeder and shows the start to finish process for a tumbler meant for a Kibler Round-Faced English Lock.

[@tnzayatz6579]

It’s great to “see” a person not afraid to invest in what can improve their productivity and quality. This is why Kibler kits are so great. Good on you Jim.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks!

[@northwoodstrapper8778]

Very nice. The 17th - 18th century gunsmiths are smiling upon you for working so hard to keep the tradition of longrifle building alive and well.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks!

[@samueldamewood5273]

I am very impressed. 20 years ago I spent maybe 40 hours duplicating a broken tumbler by hand. I can really appreciate what this machine is doing. You bring ahigh level of quality to you work. We appreciate it. Keep it up. Sam Damewood.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks!!

[@brady5125]

I have to say that I really appreciate the work you are doing. Thank you for making high quality, historically accurate flintlock firearms available to the average person.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks so much for the kind words

[@joemolf3894]

You are the Henry Ford of modern times! A beautiful flint lock in every one’s home! Beautiful parts and ultimately beautiful flint locks!

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks!

[@gerald5344]

I get a kick out of seeing Jim's enthusiasm for well-made, elegantly efficient mechanisms -- whether it's a three-century old, London-made, John Shaw 8-bore water fowling gun or a state-of-the-art, Japan-made, Mazak Integrex I-150, five-axis CNC machine.

[@kiblerjim]

Yep! That’s true

[@richstone2627]

That's really cool. I enjoyed watching that machine work. Thank you for sharing your time.

[@kiblerjim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RonOhio]

Thanks for sharing what most companies would keep secret. And very nice to see a boss allowing time for things to be done right instead of smelling dollar bills burning every second during process development.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks-it took us awhile to decide to share but ultimately we decided that our followers would want to see.

[@redlemur6073]

Those lock parts look REALLY CLEAN!

[@bill7270]

Mazaks are great machines. Part looks beautiful

[@kiblerjim]

They are! Thanks

[@RobertBoggstools]

That is a fantastic machine. Quality will be even better than your current excellent standards

[@kiblerjim]

I think so too!

[@timothysmith7230]

I enjoy this because it really is enjoyable for me to see a transformation of bar stock into something usable. Yes, there is a whole lot you're not seeing going on. Just wait until you see larger stuff being milled. Exciting, I tell you!

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks!

[@richarddean3154]

Wow! It is fascinating to me that some person or group of people thought through all the necessary elements to build a machine like that and give it the programmable capacity to do what the user wants it to accomplish. It is just insane to a "right brain" person such as myself. Give me some old-fashioned international relations theory - that I can handle. Thank you for the excellent content and an "insiders look" into the process of constructing some of the Kibler products.

[@kiblerjim]

Over time these things get built on and improved upon. It’s wild. Everyone has their superpower

[@GumSloughMuzzleloader]

Once again, I thank you and the Kibler family. One day I will build a gun stating with a plank and parts. Until then I will buy your kits. I have one Colonial and I'm wait for my SMR in walnut to be shipped. Looking forward for it to arrive. Thanks for the CNC videos they are very interesting and impressive. To All Take Care Stay Safe.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for the support

[@jimbooz4231]

That's an amazing machine!!

[@kiblerjim]

I think so too!

[@straightup160]

Jim, thank you for what you are doing for the muzzloader enthusiasts out there. I have several of your rifles and one on the way. I will send you a retainer for a fowler now, just let me know. Thanks again.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for the support. We can get you on the Fowler list if you email the office [e-mail]

[@SaltyJim]

Amazing!

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks!

[@trevorfitzgerald4996]

Spent 18 years in a machine shop. Miss doing that sort of work.

[@kiblerjim]

It’s pretty amazing what the machines can do

[@mathewweeks9069]

Your awesome and awesome video be safe out there

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks 👍

[@mathewweeks9069]

Your welcome 😎👍

[@johnvaness8445]

Fabulous work! Cant wait to build my next kit!

[@kiblerjim]

Wonderful!

[@blackpowderandbibles]

You Sir do incredible work! It's unbelievable the technology you use and the vision you have. I tip my cap to you.

[@kiblerjim]

Wow, thanks!

[@30paprbag60]

Loved seeing the new machine, and the process.

[@kiblerjim]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joemiller9632]

Wow that's very nice thanks for sharing

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for watching

[@mennoburmeister1973]

Fascinating stuff to watch, Thanks for showing us. Please show us more !

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks, will do!

[@earlshaner4441]

Outstanding video brother

[@kiblerjim]

Thank you so much 😀

[@earlshaner4441]

You are welcome my friend

[@shellmaker10]

Two worlds coming together. Amazing.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks!

[@viellemecanique]

Great job, I'm passionate about mechanics and muzzle loading, I loved working in a company like yours.

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks!

[@markbatten7412]

Bravo! Very impressive!

[@fredjarosh3056]

Great work . So all of your locks will be made by this machine.

[@kiblerjim]

Many of the lock internals

[@robertlittle7407]

Cool man cool

[@kiblerjim]

thanks!

[@wagon9082]

Good Video

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for the visit

[@danielmccann4055]

Great video. I expect .gov to come knocking soon offering you a bazillion bucks to make a military widget.

[@loupuleff571]

Very nice Jim I can just imagine the comments on the forum tomorrow from the CNC haters !!

[@javierdiaz2586]

Wow! Its starting to look like the krieghoff factory in there!

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks for the comment. I hadn’t heard of KRIEGHOFF but they look like an amazing company. I will be following them

[@beverleykeeble2490]

Impressive. Are you machining a tool steel of some description or a case-hardening steel?

[@Cornpop1234]

looking good, would be neat to see more machine setups and processes on that mazak. maybe you could show how a tool is loaded on the tool data page and the tool touch off. Does that mazak have a tool setter?

[@kiblerjim]

Glad you like it. We will show more

[@timothysvec8568]

That's an amazing machine. Well done Sir. Well done. On a side note, have you ever thought about mastercam?

[@kiblerjim]

We use mastercam on some parts. Very powerful

[@D5quared91]

Please make a Hawken kit!!

[@danielstjean3476]

Hey awesome, nice to see an integrex. Are you writing mazatrol or doing eia programming?

[@JustinWeingart]

We only do EIA programming. Mazatrol is very powerful but in order to keep the process flowing, it’s best to stick with what we know right now.

[@DocLaw172]

I'm happy you understand those machines. I sure don't. All I know is they help make a great gun.

[@DocLaw172]

Oh, and I DID honor your request for no photos during the tour of the machines. Just your photo only.

[@KRWoodworks]

Hmmmm….could you replace The Rifle Shop…😅😅😅 Just a thought

[@kiblerjim]

Thanks-starting to decide it’s ok to share some

[@Scott___T]

What sort of training or schooling does someone need to program CNC machines?

[@kiblerjim]

We hire people who are smart but don’t have experience. We teach on the job. Jim learned via KZbin videos and on the job

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

Think about how long it would have taken a skilled craftsman to make this part 200 years ago... A day at the minimum? Then, the entire lock would have been painstakingly hand fitted.