Kibler tannic acid $10. This should result in a pretty dark color. Cannot wait to get some more t&t on there again this evening. A reaction between the iron nitrate and tannic acid occurs forming an iron tannate compound which is very dark in color. Quick add . You could also tint the finish. 62/20 gauge) and am looking for suggestions, maybe photos, on a cherry stain with iron nitrate on a curly maple stock. Bulk scotchbright pads from Amazon. Very hard sugar Aug 21, 2022 · I have Jim Kibler’s Colonial 50 cal with his extra fancy maple for the stock on order. It looks like he applied the tannic acid let it dry then applied the ferric nitrate let it dry, and then rubbed it back with abrasives and some stock finish for lubricant until the desired color was achieved. Jan 30, 2021 · Jim Kibler has some videos showing how he uses tannic acid and iron nitrate. Jun 17, 2019 · I used Kibler's iron nitrate and some tannic acid powder on this one. Have watched Kibler's video on this process and read some old posts on the topic. A solution of tannic acid (1 Tbs dissolved in 1 pint of water) is prepared and applied to the bare stock. This is so easy it's silly, it's like a little kid painting with water. Joined Jun 26 Dec 4, 2018 · I used Chambers Gun Oil over Kibler's tannic acid and blushed iron nitrate. I believe some of the commercially available stuff might fall in this category. Reactions: Master Blaster, Beerd2, morehops52 and 3 others. All lines were cleaned up with a small Swiss riffler file. To "sand" it back, Jim does it with scotch bright while applying tried and true finish. Mar 15, 2022 · I have only done one half stock. In practice a solution of tannic acid in water is prepared and applied to the bare stock. I am interested in something a bit lighter. Jan 18, 2023 · I think I like the darker look of applying both Tannic Acid then the iron nitrate. You could use a more aggressive acid. $28. Jan 19, 2013 · Some people like real high contrast in the curl, so they use the tannic acid with the aqua fortis to make the dark stripes almost black. Feb 8, 2019 · It would be very helpful if you included in your next video a short demonstration of how you use tannic acid along with ferric nitrate since you sell both products. I used Jax Black on the metal. Feb 25, 2024 · If your stock is plain tannic acid isn't going to make much difference. Recently purchased a Kibler Woodsrunner in . Nov 1, 2023 · Sanded and whiskered at 320, one light pass at 400. He used many of Jim Kiblers techniques with tannic acid and in his case vinigaroon to stain the stock and the results were stunning to say the least. Bone black I regard as strictly for local application to age and add character to the gun. T&T varnish oil applied with a maroon scotch pad. Wiped and buffed with microfiber towel. Mole Eyes May 8, 2020 · Jim Kibler shows how he was able to get dramatic results that highlight the figure of his burl maple fowler using iron nitrate and tannic acid Cal , Larry Buskirk , p_toad and 2 others 5 Mar 5, 2024 · Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle - building Tannic acid, then ferric nitrate, lots of sanding (polishing) to 400 grit, Circa 1850 Tung Oil finish. The surface had to be rubbed back with Scotchbrite. Dovetail file from Brownells (two safe sides, one fine). . Jun 9, 2020 · Kibler's tannic acid combined with aqua fortis will definitely make the end grains darker but I would say tending to black. 54 caliber with fancy maple stock. bajabuc 40 Cal. This one is my son's and I have already ordered a 36 cal. Jan 8, 2022 · I just finished the Hickory ramrod on my Kibler. 54 with extra fancy maple that was supposed to be my winter project this past year but I haven't had time to work on it. TransTint Liquid Dyes. I followed his recommended waiting times and applied both solutions twice before blushing. All are beautiful buy some are quite dark. The cheekpiece design was cut with a pen blade on a Case pocket knife. He shows him using tried and true oil. The heavily figured Myrtle accepted the treatment very well, and scared the daylights out of the budding gun builder by in his words “turning as black as a sock” after the vinigaroon was let Oct 14, 2014 · This is used in conjunction with ferric or iron nitrate in the staining process. I used Kibler tannic acid and water. Was more than pleased with the components when I opened the box. I finished it with Chambers oil finish. Tried and true oil is boiled linseed oil with some pine varnish added, I highly recommend it. Tannic acid is used in conjunction with ferric or iron nitrate (also available from Kibler's Longrifles) in the staining process to accentuate maple figure. They actually closed up after the first application of tannic acid, so I had to go over them again with the knife & file. I have seen beautiful examples of this stock finished using Tannic acid and iron nitrite gun stock stain. Jan 23, 2017 · In reading Jim Kibler's blog about using these two in conjunction, I don't read where he used any heat at all. Nov 10, 2023 · Various Bahco files from Kibler and Amazon. Then put on the Iron Nitrate, let that dry then blushed it with the heat gun. Add to the finish and build up in layers. The lines ended up too fine, in my opinion, but I'll live with it. As stated above one must be careful of the store bought “Aqua-Fortis” if its adulterated with Hydrochloric (it dissolves the iron/steel better as a mix I am told). Jun 17, 2023 · I have gone over the edge into black powder. Oxpho blue from Brownells (used in the steel). Apr 11, 2022 · I have a Kibler Colonial kit in . 54) I’ll do iron nitrate with tannic acid (I really enjoy the way Kibler’s rifles look), but I wanted my first build to be a cherry look. It is pretty dark. Shipped in secure and sturdy box and well protected. Sep 14, 2020 · That one was tannic acid under iron nitrate using the process Jim Kibler has on youtube. Using the combination of tannic acid and iron nitrate can enhance the contrast of figured maple by darkening the end grain. I don’t know what to say about the amount of tannic acid and stain I just apply it till it feels right. 00. Jax brown from Kibler (used on the brass). Two coats iron nitrate from Kibler. Since you are building Kibler's Colonial rifle and likely using his tannic acid and aqua fortis you might want to watch these two videos that clearly show the different results you get. When it's dry just hit it with a heat gun it'll turn a real nice red-brown. Oct 31, 2024 · I used kibler’s tannic acid then iron nitrate (aquafortis ) stain and his oil finish over that. Nov 10, 2020 · I did use the Aquafortis/tannic acid treatment since my stock had quite a bit of contrasting, dark end grain. I'm definitely going to use iron nitrate when I finish it, but I'm also debating using Jim's tannic acid treatment in addition to the iron nitrate. Jim demonstrates his method for You could use iron nitrate in conjunction with tannic acid. This is used in conjunction with ferric or iron nitrate in the staining process. Both products were from Jim Kibler. Aqua Fortis Only Feb 13, 2021 · I’m putting together my first rifle (. Then an iron nitrate application. I really like the results on curly maple. Tannic acid powder from Amazon. You could consider using Aquafortis to bring out any contrast, plus a darker stain to suit your tastes. I actually knocked back the tannic acid before I applied the aquafortis since there were alot of whiskers and I just thought it would look better. Oct 26, 2022 · - Tannic Acid > Iron Nitrate > Tannic Acid > Iron Nitrate > Blush > Tried & True cut w/Turpentine scrubbed in w/maroon scotch-bright. Thanks. I’ve decided on my second rifle (. This will turn the wood a weird green blackish as it dries. I put the tannic acid solution on first, let that dry. I have some permalyn and tried it on a practice piece of maple. Tried & True varnish oil from Amazon. This is my second build. Bone black or lamp black would work. I have one piece of advice. Iron Nitrate from Kibler. Reply. Southern Mountain rifle in walnut for my own. One coat tannic acid from Kibler. This one is extra fancy maple that I finished with tannic acid and iron nitrate followed with Tried and True varnish oil. Kibler Fowler Kit Woodsrunner Rifle Kit Colonial Rifle Kit Mountain Rifle Kit Quick Ship Kits Tannic Acid Powder. Received the gun in the time they stated to expect it. It dries very quickly and is real shiny. After this dries, the iron nitrate is applied. - Still applying subsequent coats of straight T&T as I type this - up to 4 or 5 treatments, now. hcjhu xitqt szet kguge abhac wbpb mhxpg aofc hshb hwawsi zllmfo jxi wpis znpiial gyruj