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First time posting my work here - love seeing everyone's work!
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Originally Posted By lksyotas:
First time posting my work here - love seeing everyone's work! Glock 19 CT Laser OWB set. |
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Originally Posted By lksyotas:
First time posting my work here - love seeing everyone's work! Glock 19 CT Laser OWB set. |
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I'm late to the party so forgive me if I ask old questions. 1. Is it acceptable to use a griddle vice a toaster oven to heat kydex.
2. Where do you guys buy your neoprene foam to make a press? I know presses are sold but I don't want to blow money on something so simple if I can make it myself. |
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Originally Posted By JoeCoastie:
I'm late to the party so forgive me if I ask old questions. 1. Is it acceptable to use a griddle vice a toaster oven to heat kydex. 2. Where do you guys buy your neoprene foam to make a press? I know presses are sold but I don't want to blow money on something so simple if I can make it myself. 2. Knifekits.com |
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Originally Posted By JoeCoastie:
I'm late to the party so forgive me if I ask old questions. 1. Is it acceptable to use a griddle vice a toaster oven to heat kydex. 2. Where do you guys buy your neoprene foam to make a press? I know presses are sold but I don't want to blow money on something so simple if I can make it myself. Index Fasteners Carolina custom Usa knife maker |
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Originally Posted By JoeCoastie:
I'm late to the party so forgive me if I ask old questions. 1. Is it acceptable to use a griddle vice a toaster oven to heat kydex. 2. Where do you guys buy your neoprene foam to make a press? I know presses are sold but I don't want to blow money on something so simple if I can make it myself. Look up local foam sellers. I have two in my city and they are much cheaper than knifekits.com. It's hard to beat ebay prices for small pcs of Kydex. I'm fairly certain there is someone selling pcs in the EE as well really cheap! |
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I've been making my own kydex holsters for my EDC rigs for years now, but one issue has always been belt loops.
The belt loops (attachments) I've seen that are production that I like were always incredibly expensive (for a belt attachment). Being cheap (50% of the reason I make my own holsters, the other is that I get exactly what I want) and having a 3D printer, I printed some out of ABS plastic. They are customized to my holsters AND to my belt. Love it, stronger than the kydex. I'll get a pic posted in a bit when I have my cell handy. Anyway, I'm now thinking that a 3D printed one piece holster and/or mag carrier might be really neat! Customized to the weapon, desired angle, belt, etc. No fasteners at all, one piece of plastic. Would just take a LOT of CAD time. |
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Originally Posted By Rat_Patrol:
I've been making my own kydex holsters for my EDC rigs for years now, but one issue has always been belt loops. The belt loops (attachments) I've seen that are production that I like were always incredibly expensive (for a belt attachment). Being cheap (50% of the reason I make my own holsters, the other is that I get exactly what I want) and having a 3D printer, I printed some out of ABS plastic. They are customized to my holsters AND to my belt. Love it, stronger than the kydex. I'll get a pic posted in a bit when I have my cell handy. Anyway, I'm now thinking that a 3D printed one piece holster and/or mag carrier might be really neat! Customized to the weapon, desired angle, belt, etc. No fasteners at all, one piece of plastic. Would just take a LOT of CAD time. |
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Originally Posted By QtrHorse: ABS is not stronger than Kydex. ABS is harder/ more rigid but not stronger. Kydex has a better impact rating because it is a slightly softer material. Most basic ABS formulas will also degrade quicker when exposed to sunlight. |
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Originally Posted By Tango_6:
Can someone post a recap of the How-to? I am trying to read all the threads but 82 pages and a ton of dead links isn't helping. I only have 3 pistols, a G19, a Sig Mk25 and a HK45C and would love to make my 1st holster for for the 45C a homemade one. Check out PhillyEDC's videos on YouTube for ALOT of "How to" kydex stuff. https://www.youtube.com/user/PhillyEDC |
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Originally Posted By terrance250:
@Tango_6 Check out PhillyEDC's videos on YouTube for ALOT of "How to" kydex stuff. https://www.youtube.com/user/PhillyEDC Originally Posted By terrance250:
Originally Posted By Tango_6:
Can someone post a recap of the How-to? I am trying to read all the threads but 82 pages and a ton of dead links isn't helping. I only have 3 pistols, a G19, a Sig Mk25 and a HK45C and would love to make my 1st holster for for the 45C a homemade one. Check out PhillyEDC's videos on YouTube for ALOT of "How to" kydex stuff. https://www.youtube.com/user/PhillyEDC |
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Originally Posted By Tango_6:
Can someone post a recap of the How-to? I am trying to read all the threads but 82 pages and a ton of dead links isn't helping. I only have 3 pistols, a G19, a Sig Mk25 and a HK45C and would love to make my 1st holster for for the 45C a homemade one. |
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Originally Posted By Tango_6: Thank you but there isn't a lot of information of where to get stuff from. May not be the best value for $ source for anything but hobby/one off item/etc use though, IDK. |
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| Thanks guys I am going to give it a go, I have a list of tools I need to buy and hell, I might make them and start selling them as a hobby since I am a instructor I can sell them at my classes and online. I am looking at a June start date since we are in the middle of packing everything up and moving. |
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Originally Posted By Tango_6:
Thanks guys I am going to give it a go, I have a list of tools I need to buy and hell, I might make them and start selling them as a hobby since I am a instructor I can sell them at my classes and online. I am looking at a June start date since we are in the middle of packing everything up and moving. By that, I mean, how well your product works depends on how well you set up what you are molding it around. How well it's blocked off. How well you position the item. Etc. It looks easy, but you don't really see people in the "how to kydex" vids doing the prep work. I figure that as far as time invested, it's about 85% prep and 15% doing the molding/finishing. |
Originally Posted By HullBreach: Nah I bought a gun because stabbing people with bullets just doesn't carry the same message of "Get the fuck out of my house"
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Originally Posted By fla556guy:
I have found that with kydex, the prep is where the magic happens. By that, I mean, how well your product works depends on how well you set up what you are molding it around. How well it's blocked off. How well you position the item. Etc. It looks easy, but you don't really see people in the "how to kydex" vids doing the prep work. I figure that as far as time invested, it's about 85% prep and 15% doing the molding/finishing. Originally Posted By fla556guy:
Originally Posted By Tango_6:
Thanks guys I am going to give it a go, I have a list of tools I need to buy and hell, I might make them and start selling them as a hobby since I am a instructor I can sell them at my classes and online. I am looking at a June start date since we are in the middle of packing everything up and moving. By that, I mean, how well your product works depends on how well you set up what you are molding it around. How well it's blocked off. How well you position the item. Etc. It looks easy, but you don't really see people in the "how to kydex" vids doing the prep work. I figure that as far as time invested, it's about 85% prep and 15% doing the molding/finishing. |
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Originally Posted By fla556guy:
I have found that with kydex, the prep is where the magic happens. By that, I mean, how well your product works depends on how well you set up what you are molding it around. How well it's blocked off. How well you position the item. Etc. It looks easy, but you don't really see people in the "how to kydex" vids doing the prep work. I figure that as far as time invested, it's about 85% prep and 15% doing the molding/finishing. Prep is key. check out Alameda Holsters YouTube channel, he goes in depth about prepping. Look at his old videos, there is a wealth of valuable information on his channel for newcomers. Also join kydexpro forum if you haven't already. Supply websites: Knifekits.com Holstersmith.com Holsterbuilder.com rcholstersupply.com shopdiyholster.com holsterloops.com There are more as well, I'll edit as I remember more, but these should get you started... |
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Originally Posted By JoshAston:
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Originally Posted By SH3PH3RD:
@Tango_6 Prep is key. check out Alameda Holsters YouTube channel, he goes in depth about prepping. Look at his old videos, there is a wealth of valuable information on his channel for newcomers. Also join kydexpro forum if you haven't already. Supply websites: Knifekits.com Holstersmith.com Holsterbuilder.com rcholstersupply.com shopdiyholster.com holsterloops.com There are more as well, I'll edit as I remember more, but these should get you started... Originally Posted By SH3PH3RD:
Originally Posted By fla556guy:
I have found that with kydex, the prep is where the magic happens. By that, I mean, how well your product works depends on how well you set up what you are molding it around. How well it's blocked off. How well you position the item. Etc. It looks easy, but you don't really see people in the "how to kydex" vids doing the prep work. I figure that as far as time invested, it's about 85% prep and 15% doing the molding/finishing. Prep is key. check out Alameda Holsters YouTube channel, he goes in depth about prepping. Look at his old videos, there is a wealth of valuable information on his channel for newcomers. Also join kydexpro forum if you haven't already. Supply websites: Knifekits.com Holstersmith.com Holsterbuilder.com rcholstersupply.com shopdiyholster.com holsterloops.com There are more as well, I'll edit as I remember more, but these should get you started... |
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Originally Posted By Tango_6:
I just joined kydexpro, thanks. I am planning on doing this as a side gig, I am a full time student, but I became a RSO and a pistol instructor a few years ago, but there is no work here in IL so I am hoping when we get to AL things are different. |
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Originally Posted By SH3PH3RD:
https://i.imgur.com/llEFsp3.jpg Can you make one like that for a HK45C |
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Originally Posted By Tango_6: @SH3PH3RD Can you make one like that for a HK45C |
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Can someone make me something like this for a Olight that I have? or give me guidance on how to do it myself? I would think it isn't that hard to make, I just haven't gotten into it yet since we just moved.
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Originally Posted By Tango_6:
Can someone make me something like this for a Olight that I have? or give me guidance on how to do it myself? I would think it isn't that hard to make, I just haven't gotten into it yet since we just moved. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/283746/Watchband_light-531077.JPG That's kind of cool. Here's my suggestion if you DIY: (with paint  )
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Originally Posted By battleshipgrey:
@Tango_6 That's kind of cool. Here's my suggestion if you DIY: (with paint )
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/403839/watch_light_holder-533474.JPG ETA: #5. If you want it to stay on the watch while the flashlight is on, just drill a hole into the retaining dimple as long as you've got good enough purchase to keep it on there. If the retaining dimple is too loose, BEFORE sanding, you could cut out little notches (kind of like an AR15 bolt around the edges of that wing, then heat them up and fold them around the business end of the light to hold the light on tighter. OR, you could just keep trying to form a better dimple until you get it. You can keep heating it up and trying again and again if you're not happy with it. Just my take on it. Originally Posted By battleshipgrey:
Originally Posted By Tango_6:
Can someone make me something like this for a Olight that I have? or give me guidance on how to do it myself? I would think it isn't that hard to make, I just haven't gotten into it yet since we just moved. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/283746/Watchband_light-531077.JPG That's kind of cool. Here's my suggestion if you DIY: (with paint )
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/403839/watch_light_holder-533474.JPG ETA: #5. If you want it to stay on the watch while the flashlight is on, just drill a hole into the retaining dimple as long as you've got good enough purchase to keep it on there. If the retaining dimple is too loose, BEFORE sanding, you could cut out little notches (kind of like an AR15 bolt around the edges of that wing, then heat them up and fold them around the business end of the light to hold the light on tighter. OR, you could just keep trying to form a better dimple until you get it. You can keep heating it up and trying again and again if you're not happy with it. Just my take on it. |
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Originally Posted By Tango_6:
I just joined kydexpro, thanks. I am planning on doing this as a side gig, I am a full time student, but I became a RSO and a pistol instructor a few years ago, but there is no work here in IL so I am hoping when we get to AL things are different. |
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Originally Posted By davewvu86:
I want to make a sheath for my Spyderco Salt with a FRN plastic handle. However, I'm afraid that the hot kydex might cause the FRN to deform. Has anyone made a Kydex sheath for a Spyderco with plastic scales? |
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Originally Posted By terrance250:
A few I've done recently - http://i67.tinypic.com/98hw8p.jpg http://i65.tinypic.com/n2jxtz.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/r27vhh.jpg http://i65.tinypic.com/a4wjuc.jpg |
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I need to get a replacement for my fishing Folstaf wading staff. These thing are sections of aluminum tube with a bungy cord running down the inside that you can fold up when not needed.
the holster that came with it was vinyl or some sort of synthetic leather, and its falling apart and never was that good. Its kind of bulky when folded. I think too thick for the foam press I see on youtube videos to be effective. maybe three inches thick when folded up. Could I just heat some heated/ softened kydex all over with a heat gun over the folded up folstaf, and let gravity and heat do its work? maybe just use some blocks of foam to force it down to the flat bottom surface? here is what a Folstaf looks like 
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New hi power needed a new holster
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Originally Posted By evnash:
New hi power needed a new holster https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/222048/7EFC56F2-7B71-4633-A20E-09216F9C9E81_jpeg-871232.JPG |
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Originally Posted By bendigo78:
WHat's the best IWB clip for non belt pants? Like basketball shorts or sweatpants? |
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Sooo, this thread seems to have gone to the graveyard.
I've made some holsters in the past but the forming and trimming has caused issues due to limited work space. Recently I've found some companies selling pre-molded holster shells. All you do is fold and screw/rivet together. I know a sponsor here sells them, knifekits, but found others. Any opinions on them as a down and dirty way to make a decent holster for on the cheap? |
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