need help on building a CVA Jukar Kentucky

[Ringo]

In fact, I think I will need help on every step of this project...
Has anyone already built one of these kits ?
My first problem is with the "Connecting the stock and fore stock" part, which is number 1A on the kit instruction sheet...
They say : "the connecting hole in the stock and fore stock must be opened to the correct size". Now, what kind of tool should I use to do that ?

This is how the kit looks, just out of the box, and pieces roughly in position of assembly :

[Rev]

Yes, that's the one I built. I would guess a drill to open the hole size, it has been so long I do not remember any details on the build. I do remember it was fairly easy. The "stock joining plate" is the brass spacer I was referring to in the other thread...

[Ringo]

Hi Rev.
Would you have any idea of when this kit may have been produced ? There is no date code on the barrel, and no indication on the instruction sheet either. 

[Rev]

I got mine in 1980. I have no idea if it was new or had set on a shelf for a while...

[beowulf]

bought my kit in 79 , first thing I did was toss away that brass joining plate ! rifle still went together well and looked pretty good for a two piece stock ! you`ll be surprised at just how accurate these rifles are for the price . I paid $67.00 for mine . I also got rid of the brass screws and bought steel ones to replace them , it`s a fairly simple kit , you shouldnt have much trouble with it ! and mine did`nt need to have the connecting hole enlarged ! might be slightly misaligned , so I believe rev is right , a drill , or maybe even a round file might work . good luck with your build , and remember to post pics of the finished product !

[Red Badger]

Or even better, pictures of the step by step progress and the hair pulling it entails!   

If you need any help posting pictures let me know!

[Ringo]

bought my kit in 79 , first thing I did was toss away that brass joining plate ! rifle still went together well and looked pretty good for a two piece stock ! you`ll be surprised at just how accurate these rifles are for the price . I paid $67.00 for mine . I also got rid of the brass screws and bought steel ones to replace them , it`s a fairly simple kit , you shouldnt have much trouble with it ! and mine did`nt need to have the connecting hole enlarged ! might be slightly misaligned , so I believe rev is right , a drill , or maybe even a round file might work . good luck with your build , and remember to post pics of the finished product !

Thanks for your encouragements, Beowulf.
As far as I know, Jukar merged with Mendi in 1977, giving birth to Dikar, and later to Ardesa. Our kits should then have been produced in 1977 at the latest. If you bought yours in 1979, it must have been either one of the last made, or one which waited for you on a shelf for a couple years.
I bought mine in June this year, and paid 100€ (about $122) for it, which is a real bargain nowadays.
It's a fairly simple kit alright, but it also is my first ever, and I do not have any tool suited for the woodwork it needs, neither have I any experience in woodworking.
The connecting hole in both parts of the stock is really too small for the rod to get in it. I have bought a round file to enlarge it, but of course, the one I chose is too small. I'll have to try with a drill, making sure I drill the hole straight...

Here are pics of the kit as it still is today : complete in its box, as I received it, the instruction sheet, and the metal parts, steel and brass.

[cward]

please try to keep us updated on your build ,and don't forget pics!!! there is nothing like building your own bp rifle and then firing it!!!

[beowulf]

interesting . mine did`nt need quite as much work as your kit ! my trigger was already assembled and the two piece stock was drilled properly and was lined up with two steel pins , the brass plate turned into more of a p.i.t.a. that I was willing to tolerate , so it vanished ! I put the stock together with the pins and acraglass . the guy I sold it to back in 81 is still using it ! those stocks are hard to stain properly ( it`s the wood used ) get in touch with mongrel and he can give you some good advice on what kind of stain and finish to use on it ! you can trust his advice , he builds some fine rifles and fowlers !

[Rev]

interesting . mine did`nt need quite as much work as your kit ! my trigger was already assembled and the two piece stock was drilled properly and was lined up with two steel pins , the brass plate turned into more of a p.i.t.a. that I was willing to tolerate , so it vanished ! I put the stock together with the pins and acraglass . the guy I sold it to back in 81 is still using it ! those stocks are hard to stain properly ( it`s the wood used ) get in touch with mongrel and he can give you some good advice on what kind of stain and finish to use on it ! you can trust his advice , he builds some fine rifles and fowlers !

Mine too...

[Ringo]

I expect this might mean that the first kits were maybe a bit too difficult for the average punter, so they had to make them simpler...
I'll be sure to get in touch with Mongrel when I'm ready to stain the stock, but that will not happen before a good while.

I still would like to know how old is my kit... Does anyone know if there is any connection between the date of make and the serial number on the barrel ?

[cornfed]

I did basically the same kit. Here are a few pix.

[cornfed]

removing ALOT of extra wood.

[cornfed]

and more wood

[Ringo]

Obviously, you have got a lot more tools (and probably experience) than I have !
I am already in panic about having to remove the extra wood...