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Looks great and those are some clean lines you are getting. What thickness are you using and what foam? My definition isn't near that good.
Originally Posted By bobapunk:
Some stuff from this past Saturday. Guy has a few unique guns and was having a hard time finding suitable holsters. Sig P226 Mk25 http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0465_zps37c8c2dc.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0464_zpscc8d03fe.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0461_zps84355246.jpg S&W Custom Shop 327 http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0466_zps3a310050.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0459_zps1965292b.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0460_zps47113cea.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By LINK54: Looks great and those are some clean lines you are getting. What thickness are you using and what foam? My definition isn't near that good. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By LINK54: Looks great and those are some clean lines you are getting. What thickness are you using and what foam? My definition isn't near that good. Originally Posted By bobapunk: Some stuff from this past Saturday. Guy has a few unique guns and was having a hard time finding suitable holsters. Sig P226 Mk25 http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0465_zps37c8c2dc.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0464_zpscc8d03fe.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0461_zps84355246.jpg S&W Custom Shop 327 http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0466_zps3a310050.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0459_zps1965292b.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0460_zps47113cea.jpg The Kydex is 0.080" and I use a few different types of Foam. The Sig was pressed with Knife Kits Xtreme Form, the revolver was pressed with the 1.25" foam from Carolina Foam.
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Originally Posted By bobapunk:
The Kydex is 0.080" and I use a few different types of Foam. The Sig was pressed with Knife Kits Xtreme Form, the revolver was pressed with the 1.25" foam from Carolina Foam. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By bobapunk:
Originally Posted By LINK54:
Looks great and those are some clean lines you are getting. What thickness are you using and what foam? My definition isn't near that good. Originally Posted By bobapunk:
Some stuff from this past Saturday. Guy has a few unique guns and was having a hard time finding suitable holsters. Sig P226 Mk25 http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0465_zps37c8c2dc.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0464_zpscc8d03fe.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0461_zps84355246.jpg S&W Custom Shop 327 http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0466_zps3a310050.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0459_zps1965292b.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt117/bobapunk/NICKydex%20Holsters/DSC_0460_zps47113cea.jpg The Kydex is 0.080" and I use a few different types of Foam. The Sig was pressed with Knife Kits Xtreme Form, the revolver was pressed with the 1.25" foam from Carolina Foam. Maybe I just need to replace my foam finally then. Thanks! |
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I really like the KK Xtream Foam. It is expensive, but it lasts a very long time compared to less expensive foam.
Also, I heat the Kydex up to 335°F and get it clamped down in the press in a hurry. Not getting it hot enough and/or taking too long to get it pressed down will negatively affect the definition.
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Originally Posted By bobapunk:
I really like the KK Xtream Foam. It is expensive, but it lasts a very long time compared to less expensive foam. Also, I heat the Kydex up to 335°F and get it clamped down in the press in a hurry. Not getting it hot enough and/or taking too long to get it pressed down will negatively affect the definition. View Quote I've been using KK Mega Form for about a year now(without changing it). I get mine heated up to 320-350 depending on how bad its starting to curl up and shrink. I would lean towards it being my phone finally needing to be replaced. I couldn't begin to guess how many holsters I've made in that about on time either. |
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That is very cool, well done.
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Originally Posted By StevenMikel:
Made this for my wife's vehicle when she can't carry it. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/stevenmikelphotography/DSCN1483_zps6fdb1392.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/stevenmikelphotography/DSCN1484_zps92a1a5f8.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/stevenmikelphotography/DSCN1485_zps1559e2ed.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/stevenmikelphotography/DSCN1482_zpsfba8f307.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/stevenmikelphotography/DSCN1486_zps6eadb69a.jpg I am in the process of making a spare magazine carrier to piggyback off the holster also. View Quote i made something similar for a buddy. |
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Originally Posted By EXCATM76:
Anybody have a source for a belt loop similar to this? http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/IMG_39593.JPG This is my favorite style of carry holster, I'd like to make one out of kydex for my next pistol purchase. If I can get the loop right. View Quote I personally just used strips of leather. You can get it from knife kits. |
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does anyone sell these online?
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Originally Posted By lostman518:
Here is one I made for a cop buddy to carry his piece off duty. Yes he's a southpaw. This is before final sanding and loops. I had to go back and relieve behind the take-down lever. <a href="http://s43.photobucket.com/user/lostman518/media/F5D6ED91-A361-48C7-8C22-7C1E02A8A09B_zpskvoijlpj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/lostman518/F5D6ED91-A361-48C7-8C22-7C1E02A8A09B_zpskvoijlpj.jpg</a> <a href="http://s43.photobucket.com/user/lostman518/media/F525A4C7-A2C2-4CA5-B34B-BE7F426D6301_zpspth9m7vi.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/lostman518/F525A4C7-A2C2-4CA5-B34B-BE7F426D6301_zpspth9m7vi.jpg</a> View Quote They forgot to put a hammer in his gun... |
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Originally Posted By gotuonpaper: They forgot to put a hammer in his gun... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By gotuonpaper: Originally Posted By lostman518: Here is one I made for a cop buddy to carry his piece off duty. Yes he's a southpaw. This is before final sanding and loops. I had to go back and relieve behind the take-down lever. snip They forgot to put a hammer in his gun... |
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Man, I just got some Holstex carbon fiber in 0.08 and is this stuff thick.
I am planing on making an OWB fold-over for my G 21 SF, similar to a bladetech. I've worked with 0.08 products before, but this stuff seems very solid. If anyone has used this particular product, does if mold well? |
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Originally Posted By dirtyone04: Man, I just got some Holstex carbon fiber in 0.08 and is this stuff thick. I am planing on making an OWB fold-over for my G 21 SF, similar to a bladetech. I've worked with 0.08 products before, but this stuff seems very solid. If anyone has used this particular product, does if mold well? View Quote Works fine for me: |
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Originally Posted By bobapunk:
Works fine for me: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p403x403/10420242_307574752744082_1147979853376769154_n.jpg?oh=fc027a2ec0be965b808a40d509080933&oe=548B3B90&__gda__=1422210605_15864350f29593b9094f3a2f40873794 View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By bobapunk:
Originally Posted By dirtyone04:
Man, I just got some Holstex carbon fiber in 0.08 and is this stuff thick. I am planing on making an OWB fold-over for my G 21 SF, similar to a bladetech. I've worked with 0.08 products before, but this stuff seems very solid. If anyone has used this particular product, does if mold well? Works fine for me: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p403x403/10420242_307574752744082_1147979853376769154_n.jpg?oh=fc027a2ec0be965b808a40d509080933&oe=548B3B90&__gda__=1422210605_15864350f29593b9094f3a2f40873794 Very nice and clean. Great holster, and thanks. |
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Originally Posted By bobapunk:
Works fine for me: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p403x403/10420242_307574752744082_1147979853376769154_n.jpg?oh=fc027a2ec0be965b808a40d509080933&oe=548B3B90&__gda__=1422210605_15864350f29593b9094f3a2f40873794 View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By bobapunk:
Originally Posted By dirtyone04:
Man, I just got some Holstex carbon fiber in 0.08 and is this stuff thick. I am planing on making an OWB fold-over for my G 21 SF, similar to a bladetech. I've worked with 0.08 products before, but this stuff seems very solid. If anyone has used this particular product, does if mold well? Works fine for me: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p403x403/10420242_307574752744082_1147979853376769154_n.jpg?oh=fc027a2ec0be965b808a40d509080933&oe=548B3B90&__gda__=1422210605_15864350f29593b9094f3a2f40873794 How do you get that definition with .08? What temp do you heat to and what do you use for a press, that is awesome? |
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Originally Posted By Mach:
How do you get that definition with .08? What temp do you heat to and what do you use for a press, that is awesome? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mach:
Originally Posted By bobapunk:
Originally Posted By dirtyone04:
Man, I just got some Holstex carbon fiber in 0.08 and is this stuff thick. I am planing on making an OWB fold-over for my G 21 SF, similar to a bladetech. I've worked with 0.08 products before, but this stuff seems very solid. If anyone has used this particular product, does if mold well? Works fine for me: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p403x403/10420242_307574752744082_1147979853376769154_n.jpg?oh=fc027a2ec0be965b808a40d509080933&oe=548B3B90&__gda__=1422210605_15864350f29593b9094f3a2f40873794 How do you get that definition with .08? What temp do you heat to and what do you use for a press, that is awesome? All I use is .08 or thicker and I get great definition. I use a 20 ton press and knife kits foam. |
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Originally Posted By Mach: How do you get that definition with .08? What temp do you heat to and what do you use for a press, that is awesome? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mach: Originally Posted By bobapunk: Originally Posted By dirtyone04: Man, I just got some Holstex carbon fiber in 0.08 and is this stuff thick. I am planing on making an OWB fold-over for my G 21 SF, similar to a bladetech. I've worked with 0.08 products before, but this stuff seems very solid. If anyone has used this particular product, does if mold well? Works fine for me: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p403x403/10420242_307574752744082_1147979853376769154_n.jpg?oh=fc027a2ec0be965b808a40d509080933&oe=548B3B90&__gda__=1422210605_15864350f29593b9094f3a2f40873794 How do you get that definition with .08? What temp do you heat to and what do you use for a press, that is awesome? Temp = 320°F - 335°F Press = Home Build. Nothing more than a few layers of MDF and some heavy duty bar clamps Foam = Knife Kits Xtreme or Carolina Custom Foam Tips, go from oven to clamped down in the press as fast as possible - preheat the foam, preheat the mold/gun
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Originally Posted By PFC_Dustin:
All I use is .08 or thicker and I get great definition. I use a 20 ton press and knife kits foam. http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DDustin5/IMG_20131021_212129_525_zpsa9b1f4c1.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By PFC_Dustin:
Originally Posted By Mach:
Originally Posted By bobapunk:
Originally Posted By dirtyone04:
Man, I just got some Holstex carbon fiber in 0.08 and is this stuff thick. I am planing on making an OWB fold-over for my G 21 SF, similar to a bladetech. I've worked with 0.08 products before, but this stuff seems very solid. If anyone has used this particular product, does if mold well? Works fine for me: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p403x403/10420242_307574752744082_1147979853376769154_n.jpg?oh=fc027a2ec0be965b808a40d509080933&oe=548B3B90&__gda__=1422210605_15864350f29593b9094f3a2f40873794 How do you get that definition with .08? What temp do you heat to and what do you use for a press, that is awesome? All I use is .08 or thicker and I get great definition. I use a 20 ton press and knife kits foam. http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DDustin5/IMG_20131021_212129_525_zpsa9b1f4c1.jpg Do you use that 20 ton press with real guns or props. I am using my 12 Ton A-frame but I don't crank it down hard because I am using guns. I guess I need to get some props and crank it down. |
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Originally Posted By Mach:
Do you use that 20 ton press with real guns or props. I am using my 12 Ton A-frame but I don't crank it down hard because I am using guns. I guess I need to get some props and crank it down. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mach:
Originally Posted By PFC_Dustin:
Originally Posted By Mach:
Originally Posted By bobapunk:
Originally Posted By dirtyone04:
Man, I just got some Holstex carbon fiber in 0.08 and is this stuff thick. I am planing on making an OWB fold-over for my G 21 SF, similar to a bladetech. I've worked with 0.08 products before, but this stuff seems very solid. If anyone has used this particular product, does if mold well? Works fine for me: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p403x403/10420242_307574752744082_1147979853376769154_n.jpg?oh=fc027a2ec0be965b808a40d509080933&oe=548B3B90&__gda__=1422210605_15864350f29593b9094f3a2f40873794 How do you get that definition with .08? What temp do you heat to and what do you use for a press, that is awesome? All I use is .08 or thicker and I get great definition. I use a 20 ton press and knife kits foam. http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DDustin5/IMG_20131021_212129_525_zpsa9b1f4c1.jpg Do you use that 20 ton press with real guns or props. I am using my 12 Ton A-frame but I don't crank it down hard because I am using guns. I guess I need to get some props and crank it down. Both I just stop cranking it down once the foam reaches about the thickness of the gun plus 1 or 2 inches. I kind of go by feel but I'm planning on adding some stops to the MDF backers. |
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http://rotatingvietnameseshamewheel.com/
It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze; and I'm lazy. |
that is what I do with the press.
I will try hotter kydex. |
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Originally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5: does that come out? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5: does that come out? |
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Originally Posted By bobapunk:
Works fine for me: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p403x403/10420242_307574752744082_1147979853376769154_n.jpg?oh=fc027a2ec0be965b808a40d509080933&oe=548B3B90&__gda__=1422210605_15864350f29593b9094f3a2f40873794 View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By bobapunk:
Originally Posted By dirtyone04:
Man, I just got some Holstex carbon fiber in 0.08 and is this stuff thick. I am planing on making an OWB fold-over for my G 21 SF, similar to a bladetech. I've worked with 0.08 products before, but this stuff seems very solid. If anyone has used this particular product, does if mold well? Works fine for me: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p403x403/10420242_307574752744082_1147979853376769154_n.jpg?oh=fc027a2ec0be965b808a40d509080933&oe=548B3B90&__gda__=1422210605_15864350f29593b9094f3a2f40873794 Well, here's how it came out. Conventional oven at 325* until soft (2-3 Min) Homemade press made out of MDF and KnifeKits foam. Pressed to actual gun for 20 min or so. This was a first attempt, and has a tec-loc belt loop. |
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What sort of clamps are you using to apply force?
Do you have a good IR thermometer? I looks like you may benefit either from hotter material and/or more clamping force I use 2 bar clamps with an advertised clamping strength of 1,000# each. You should get an IR Thermo to verify the temp is up to at least 315°. The material starts getting pliable before 300°, but not pliable enough to get great definition. Enough heat, and enough pressure will yield better definition. |
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Hey Danj,
Where'd you find those tiny diameter eyelets, and how'd you press them? One of my biggest complaints over the years is that regular eyelets add to much to the width of the finished item. |
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Originally Posted By lukus: Hey Danj, Where'd you find those tiny diameter eyelets, and how'd you press them? One of my biggest complaints over the years is that regular eyelets add to much to the width of the finished item. View Quote |
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Just got my first 100 blood red eyelets from Index. Every one of them split and the enamel type paint started flaking off.
Just an FYI. Paint is rough on the eyelets and kinda thick. I think this is why they all split. |
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How do you get the whole mag pouch to curve?
Originally Posted By Chainsaw1:
Had a H&K VP9 with X300 Ultra cross my path this week. I was worried about how the triple mag carrier would come out but with a little finesse it worked great. http://www.arestactical.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/VP9-weaponlight-holster.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By bendigo78:
How do you get the whole mag pouch to curve? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By bendigo78:
How do you get the whole mag pouch to curve? Originally Posted By Chainsaw1:
Had a H&K VP9 with X300 Ultra cross my path this week. I was worried about how the triple mag carrier would come out but with a little finesse it worked great. http://www.arestactical.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/VP9-weaponlight-holster.jpg heat and pressure maybe? |
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That looks awesome. What's your process for the fabric?
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Is there any problems with the kydex stretching under the fabric?
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