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Posted: 3/17/2016 2:40:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
Assuming you are running the real light when you mold? If so screw the head out a little bit when you mold it and it will give you a little bit more length when you cut the holster down. Then when you back the head back down it will sit flush with the holster. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
Originally Posted By terrance250:
Here's my first with the square blocking from DIY Holsters. Worked out pretty well with the Insight light. Think I might get another set of these and modify them to work with the Surefire XC1. http://i63.tinypic.com/2qu4ppy.jpg Assuming you are running the real light when you mold? If so screw the head out a little bit when you mold it and it will give you a little bit more length when you cut the holster down. Then when you back the head back down it will sit flush with the holster. Yeah it's one of the empty light bodies from Index Fasteners. I'll have to give that little trick a try next time. |
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Posted: 3/18/2016 11:08:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JonnyVain]
[#2]
Stole some ideas from others here.
Nuosu concealment for Cordura lined holsters. Modified "wing" from Gun Craft USA. I used a mouse pad under the Cordura for padding. Glock 19. Used a G17 mold but cut and sanded the muzzle to make it more rounded and comfortable on the pelvic bone.     |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2016 8:38:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JonnyVain:
Stole some ideas from others here. Nuosu concealment for Cordura lined holsters. Modified "wing" from Gun Craft USA. I used a mouse pad under the Cordura for padding. Glock 19. Used a G17 mold but cut and sanded the muzzle to make it more rounded and comfortable on the pelvic bone. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1659/25262891964_5ffebf71b4_b.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1701/25869716836_826bc181d9_b.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1644/25595058940_4261dec448_b.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1649/25595065010_bfe404def6_b.jpg Coming along man! Take a lighter or a torch and hit the edges and it will prevent some fraying. Also put a dab of super glue where it is pulling up. It will also help with reholstering if you drop the front cut of the mouth of the holster. You don't gain anything with it being cut the same height as the rear, and with the front lower it is easier for the muzzle to hit the rear sweat guard and guide the pistol into the holster. |
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Posted: 3/19/2016 11:17:19 PM EDT
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It's tough with the cordura because if you burn it, it gets scratchy, but you don't want it to fray. Find myself going over it a few times trying to find the balance.
I use Woodweld contact cement so i was able to go back and fix that bottom part. Left the front long for now. I carry with an empty chamber so i naturally draw straight up to rack. Waiting to see how it goes before trimming. Thanks for the compliment and tips, overall i was pretty happy with these last few. Finally got a heat gun which made a big difference. I suspect you use one to get some of the detail I've noticed and appreciated on your holsters. Next up is going to be a one piece holster/mag combo. Needs a new press rig though. |
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Posted: 4/2/2016 11:58:05 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bg10]
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Anyone made one with the surefire xc1 yet?
I've got the light on the way. Interested to see how it's going to come out. It's so small I'm not sure how much blocking I'll have to do. Might see if I'm able to get it done with just the DIYholster rails that I use with my glock/x300 drone, and no additional blocking. What do you guys think? ETA: probably will do a taco style first. |
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Posted: 4/2/2016 3:10:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bg10:
Anyone made one with the surefire xc1 yet? I've got the light on the way. Interested to see how it's going to come out. It's so small I'm not sure how much blocking I'll have to do. Might see if I'm able to get it done with just the DIYholster rails that I use with my glock/x300 drone, and no additional blocking. What do you guys think? ETA: probably will do a taco style first. I am going to make one with the XC1 this week. It looks like it should block with a couple of tongue depressors. |
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Posted: 4/2/2016 6:51:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach:
I am going to make one with the XC1 this week. It looks like it should block with a couple of tongue depressors. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach:
Originally Posted By bg10:
Anyone made one with the surefire xc1 yet? I've got the light on the way. Interested to see how it's going to come out. It's so small I'm not sure how much blocking I'll have to do. Might see if I'm able to get it done with just the DIYholster rails that I use with my glock/x300 drone, and no additional blocking. What do you guys think? ETA: probably will do a taco style first. I am going to make one with the XC1 this week. It looks like it should block with a couple of tongue depressors. Mine actually came in today, so I went ahead and made up. Ended up using the metal rails from DIY holsters, along with using some 1/4" plywood to fill in around the trigger/trigger guard. Worked really well as the light is so small you don't need too much of a light channel. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2016 10:36:31 PM EDT
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I've done a few XC1s. The middle is a G19 and XC1 compared to the TLR-1 on the bottom and G26 with no light on the top. Pretty nice set up.
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Posted: 4/6/2016 3:59:46 PM EDT
[#9]
Well finally broke down and bought some kydex supplies.
Are ya'll just using blue painters tape for masking stuff? I almost bought "thermoform tape" from knife kits but it looked like overpriced painters tape? |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2016 7:09:15 PM EDT
[#10]
3m blue painters tape is the most common. It's what I use most of the time. Also use artist tape and have seen silver tape (not duck) used because they are a little thicker.
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Posted: 4/6/2016 11:24:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chainsaw1:
3m blue painters tape is the most common. It's what I use most of the time. Also use artist tape and have seen silver tape (not duck) used because they are a little thicker. And roger, thanks |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 2:33:58 AM EDT
[#12]
First real kydex creation. Nothing fancy:
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LA, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2016 11:11:26 AM EDT
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LA, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2016 4:58:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/29/2016 1:22:00 PM EDT
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A test build to emulate the Raven Morrigan design using Velcro one-wrap as the retention mechanism. Actually works really well.
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LA, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2016 10:56:32 PM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/30/2016 9:08:31 AM EDT
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Here is some carbon fiber goodness from yesterday. The appendix rig was my first try at that style. I told myself that I wouldn't do them but finally caved to the multiple requests. Needs a little tweaking but not too bad for a prototype!
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Posted: 4/30/2016 9:21:01 AM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By flashooter: Here is some carbon fiber goodness from yesterday. The appendix rig was my first try at that style. I told myself that I wouldn't do them but finally caved to the multiple requests. Needs a little tweaking but not too bad for a prototype! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/flashooter/B37FD5DB-2108-4BEA-AB91-2F6ECE72E44F_zpsbtc31fi2.jpg |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 4/30/2016 10:12:03 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lostman518:
Is that boltaron or kydex? I bought a sheet of boltaron last year and that stuff was crazy hard to work with. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lostman518:
Originally Posted By flashooter:
Here is some carbon fiber goodness from yesterday. The appendix rig was my first try at that style. I told myself that I wouldn't do them but finally caved to the multiple requests. Needs a little tweaking but not too bad for a prototype! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/flashooter/B37FD5DB-2108-4BEA-AB91-2F6ECE72E44F_zpsbtc31fi2.jpg Looks like holstex to me. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/30/2016 10:20:43 AM EDT
[#20]
Kydex from IFI
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2016 10:23:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/8/2016 5:25:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ScoutH57]
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/14/2016 5:14:15 PM EDT
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Had some fun in the shop today and made a "Tactical Cigar Carrier"!!! Actually came out pretty damn good and the top snaps on.
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2016 8:11:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By flashooter:
Had some fun in the shop today and made a "Tactical Cigar Carrier"!!! Actually came out pretty damn good and the top snaps on. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/flashooter/EA9FA750-379B-4703-9F61-01CE812F82EE_zpsh36aaad7.jpg That's pretty neat! I like how you used the eyelets as a means of retention. |
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Posted: 5/16/2016 8:51:07 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By flashooter:
Had some fun in the shop today and made a "Tactical Cigar Carrier"!!! Actually came out pretty damn good and the top snaps on. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/flashooter/EA9FA750-379B-4703-9F61-01CE812F82EE_zpsh36aaad7.jpg Nice. Needs 550 cord lanyard through the eyelets for top piece retention! |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2016 9:42:17 AM EDT
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Added a little Paracord later on, could also tie the two halves together with it. The top actually stays on pretty well using the rivet as retention point.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2016 8:39:54 PM EDT
[#27]
Here's my Sig P320 competition Holster I used last weekend at the state IDPA match. Zombie green liner with black carbon fiber wrap.
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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:21:46 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jeremyt]
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chainsaw1: I've done a few XC1s. The middle is a G19 and XC1 compared to the TLR-1 on the bottom and G26 with no light on the top. Pretty nice set up. http://www.arestactical.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/glock-ulticlip-set.jpg Where did you get those ULTI clips? The ones I have only have 1 hole to mount them with.  ETA: Never mind Found the new style! |
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Posted: 5/18/2016 11:04:31 AM EDT
[#29]
On another note...... Do any of you guys use this rubber pad from Amazon? How do you like it?  http://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Vacuum-Forming-Bladder-Membrane/dp/B009L8AMVO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_20&smid=A1JC5SLXRN372F |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2016 9:16:45 PM EDT
[#30]
I'm an UltiClip dealer. The single hole ones are the orginal. The UltiClip3 in the pictures came out a couple months ago. It's nice having extra mounting holes available to prevent rotation. The drawback is they are a little less flexible for tucking your shirt behind the clip.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2016 9:59:48 AM EDT
[#31]
Awesome thread! Read through most of it so far. Started off making various small items: mag holders, trigger guard covers, flashlight holder, knife sheath. Finally got around to making a holster with some holstex I got from KK.
It's an IWB for my G19. Far from perfect and definitely a lot of areas to improve on, but the taco style proved a little more challenging than I thought. Edges are ugly as I shaped it with a dremel (don't have a sander or scroll saw  ) and only bothered with deburring. It's for my personal use so I only cared about burrs. Thanks to all those who've contributed their knowledge to this thread. Going to try my hand at an OWB next!
In progress... 
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Posted: 5/23/2016 12:16:36 PM EDT
[#32]
a different project for my buddy. left hand draw benchmark fixed blade, Titan flashlight, velcro wrap for securing to belt.
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Posted: 5/23/2016 12:17:09 PM EDT
[#33]
7.62 pmag carrier. customer will add his own teklok
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/1/2016 9:19:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RaggedEarth]
[#34]
I always really liked those postings on etsy of the magnifying glasses with the leather around them so I tried putting my spin on it. This was my very first endeavor with kydex and it shows haha. The strap holder for it was a little later and a few destroyed pieces of kydex later.  [/URL]
Here it is popped out of its holder. And clearly I have to idea how to get the images to display, just the links. 
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Posted: 6/2/2016 1:05:13 AM EDT
[#35]
FYI diy holster has a close out on their FDE OWB loops. $1 a piece. I bought a bunch hoping I can RIT dye them black but if not it's still a good deal.
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Posted: 6/2/2016 7:26:55 AM EDT
[#36]
Ok, first off I have these tools currently:
Flaring Dies and Hand Setter The problem I'm having is that I'm making holsters/sheaths for Leatherman multitools. I can not figure out a good way to set the eyelets. 
Any suggestions on how to get the eyelets set in such a small space? |
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Posted: 6/2/2016 11:33:36 AM EDT
[Last Edit: lostman518]
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aberdrew13: Ok, first off I have these tools currently: Flaring Dies and Hand Setter The problem I'm having is that I'm making holsters/sheaths for Leatherman multitools. I can not figure out a good way to set the eyelets. http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff210/aberdrew13/20160602_071913_zpsj4v7ihy0.jpg Any suggestions on how to get the eyelets set in such a small space? Install the eyelets before you bend the sheet. I use the journeyman tool from knifekits. It's well worth it. |
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Posted: 6/2/2016 12:53:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Aberdrew13]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lostman518:
Install the eyelets before you bend the sheet. I use the journeyman tool from knifekits. It's well worth it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lostman518:
Originally Posted By Aberdrew13:
Ok, first off I have these tools currently: Flaring Dies and Hand Setter The problem I'm having is that I'm making holsters/sheaths for Leatherman multitools. I can not figure out a good way to set the eyelets. http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff210/aberdrew13/20160602_071913_zpsj4v7ihy0.jpg Any suggestions on how to get the eyelets set in such a small space? Install the eyelets before you bend the sheet. I use the journeyman tool from knifekits. It's well worth it. You can't see it from the picture I posted, but the eyelets are to secure an overlap of the material to maintain tightness/retention. 
Also, I have the journeyman set. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/2/2016 2:40:00 PM EDT
[#39]
If I was having this problem I would cut a piece of wood to rest the anvil on and slide that into the sheath and shim it up until the eyelet head sticks out of the hole and you can smack it with the setter. But I am new to kydex and that is a lot of tedious work, so this is only my $0.02. I hope it helps!
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Posted: 6/2/2016 3:33:24 PM EDT
[#40]
I was trying to use the knife as the anvil, but I guess it was moving too much.
May just have to practice at rivets again...
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/2/2016 4:34:30 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aberdrew13:
I was trying to use the knife as the anvil, but I guess it was moving too much. May just have to practice at rivets again... You can also always try Chicago screws. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2016 9:38:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/13/2016 11:54:46 PM EDT
[#43]
My humble submission. Everything from knifekits.com and probably my 10th attempt at holster making. Using a homemade taco press with design from coffeebum, These are pretty slick.
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Posted: 6/14/2016 2:08:57 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mhpoole:
My humble submission. Everything from knifekits.com and probably my 10th attempt at holster making. Using a homemade taco press with design from coffeebum, These are pretty slick. <a href="http://s90.photobucket.com/user/mhpoole/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_163252_zpsmf9k6ukp.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/mhpoole/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_163252_zpsmf9k6ukp.jpg</a> <a href="http://s90.photobucket.com/user/mhpoole/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_204619_zpsjboibk2m.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/mhpoole/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_204619_zpsjboibk2m.jpg</a> <a href="http://s90.photobucket.com/user/mhpoole/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_204810_zpsthmgiu4a.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/mhpoole/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_204810_zpsthmgiu4a.jpg</a> Looks good, thanks for the link. Way too few tacos around. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/15/2016 12:00:16 AM EDT
[#45]
Hey DAVE_M, that looks pretty good. What's the knife and handle material?
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Posted: 6/17/2016 1:20:49 PM EDT
[#46]
Wheres the best place to get kydex, rivets, and clips from? I'm just getting started out in this, but it looks like fun and could be useful for many things.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/18/2016 1:53:54 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mhpoole:
My humble submission. Everything from knifekits.com and probably my 10th attempt at holster making. Using a homemade taco press with design from coffeebum, These are pretty slick. <a href="http://s90.photobucket.com/user/mhpoole/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_163252_zpsmf9k6ukp.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/mhpoole/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_163252_zpsmf9k6ukp.jpg</a> <a href="http://s90.photobucket.com/user/mhpoole/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_204619_zpsjboibk2m.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/mhpoole/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_204619_zpsjboibk2m.jpg</a> <a href="http://s90.photobucket.com/user/mhpoole/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_204810_zpsthmgiu4a.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/mhpoole/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_204810_zpsthmgiu4a.jpg</a> That is awesome. How do you make the flat spot where you attach the belt clip? |
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Posted: 6/25/2016 5:19:56 PM EDT
[#48]
New kydex leather print from knife kits
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Posted: 6/27/2016 11:45:56 PM EDT
[#49]
for just starting out how good or bad are these kits?
Or this one and some foam off Amazon (DIY holsters actually) for $20 |
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Posted: 6/30/2016 12:13:29 AM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RaggedEarth: That is awesome. How do you make the flat spot where you attach the belt clip? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RaggedEarth: Originally Posted By mhpoole: My humble submission. Everything from knifekits.com and probably my 10th attempt at holster making. Using a homemade taco press with design from coffeebum, These are pretty slick. <a href="http://s90.photobucket.com/user/mhpoole/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_163252_zpsmf9k6ukp.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/mhpoole/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_163252_zpsmf9k6ukp.jpg</a> <a href="http://s90.photobucket.com/user/mhpoole/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_204619_zpsjboibk2m.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/mhpoole/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_204619_zpsjboibk2m.jpg</a> <a href="http://s90.photobucket.com/user/mhpoole/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_204810_zpsthmgiu4a.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/mhpoole/Mobile%20Uploads/20160613_204810_zpsthmgiu4a.jpg</a> That is awesome. How do you make the flat spot where you attach the belt clip? |
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