Armory Sponsor
Posted: 2/3/2012 4:49:17 PM EDT
| I have no idea if this has been covered and my searchfu is weak, so if this is a dupe or retread forgive me. Looking into crafting my own tactical gear, bags, rigs, etc. I've been looking for a supplier for cordura, webbing, 550 chord, buckles and the like where you do not have to buy en mass. I've gone through MILSPECMONKEY and some of the suggested sights by them for supplies but the suggestions fall into the mass buying portion. Any one have any idea on where to get this stuff in small - medium supply? Thanks everyone. |
|
I found these buckles on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/50-Side-Release-Plastic-Buckles/dp/B003R0RTEA Don't know how good they are. And this 550 cord: http://www.amazon.com/Olive-550LB-Nylon-Military-Spool/dp/B001RJUKSU and this place sells Cordura (halfway down the page)by the yard: http://www.seattlefabrics.com/nylons.html |
|
Quoted:
I have no idea if this has been covered and my searchfu is weak, so if this is a dupe or retread forgive me. Looking into crafting my own tactical gear, bags, rigs, etc. I've been looking for a supplier for cordura, webbing, 550 chord, buckles and the like where you do not have to buy en mass. I've gone through MILSPECMONKEY and some of the suggested sights by them for supplies but the suggestions fall into the mass buying portion. Any one have any idea on where to get this stuff in small - medium supply? Thanks everyone. this is a dangerous road you travel down...you can quickly own a whole garage full of sewing machines and cordura and buckles and stuff... 
|
|
Quoted:
Quoted:
I have no idea if this has been covered and my searchfu is weak, so if this is a dupe or retread forgive me. Looking into crafting my own tactical gear, bags, rigs, etc. I've been looking for a supplier for cordura, webbing, 550 chord, buckles and the like where you do not have to buy en mass. I've gone through MILSPECMONKEY and some of the suggested sights by them for supplies but the suggestions fall into the mass buying portion. Any one have any idea on where to get this stuff in small - medium supply? Thanks everyone. this is a dangerous road you travel down...you can quickly own a whole garage full of sewing machines and cordura and buckles and stuff...
That it does. Unfortunately I do my stuff by hand though :/ |
|
Quoted:
there was some guy on here whos wife made him a tactical apron Either my mind is in the gutter or I am becoming some sort of wierdo dyslexic. I initially read that to say: "There was some guy on here who made his wife a tactical tampon". Kinda makes sense now that I've had a few minutes to think about it.... |
|
Quoted:
Have you found any patterns that you would like to share with us? Wouldn't mind seeing if I can try my hand at making a couple Patterns do seem to be few and far between. DIY tactical closed down their store, but they do have some good tutorials here. (There's more than just this one.) lightfighter.net has a "roll-your-own gear," forum. They have a thread that has common dimensions for different items that might help you make your own patterns. |
|
Patterns only exist in the minds of gear makers and on their workroom white boards. While most at DIYTactical and LF are willing to share their ideas and even some common patterns through tutorials, they also make a living from their designs and are not likely to "share" their latest and greatest with a "new guy".
That doesn't mean they are unwilling to help, but from my experience they would prefer anyone who would like to join their ranks to learn like they did...one stitch at a time...and not try to run to the front of the line. If you spend some time at either of those two sites, be sure to fill out your profile completely and read the rules of engagement...lol Just about any question you could have as a beginner has been asked on one of those two forums and with a little time investment, you can gain a ton of knowledge, FOR FREE, that will guide you on your way. Good luck |
|
Quoted:
there was some guy on here whos wife made him a tactical apron I saw that, it was outstanding. Thanks for the suggestions gents. Yeah, not really looking for patterns, got a couple in mind of my own idea. But looking to learn as I go. On a similar note, anyone have a recommendation for a type of sewing machine that would handle this fabric? Thanks again. |
|
Quoted:
there was some guy on here whos wife made him a tactical apron my mom made a decent one for my dad and I have a friend that made one for her boyfriend. He was always the grill master whenever we got together. She put enough hook pile tape on the chest for a name tape, US army tape, USA flag, and rank. They were both 2LTs |
|
I picked up an older Juki machine locally. It'll sew through just about anything. I'm using it to repair some of my wife's horse tack. Leather, blankets and such. I tried a early 80's Singer but it started breaking gears when I tried to go through several layers of Cordura. The plastic gears got really brittle and I would have spent a ton of money replacing all of them. I also have a newer Walmart Singer that struggles with any of the coated materials. I was barely getting through a couple layers of Cordura and a piece of "loop". CHRIS |
|
If you cannot already visualize common articles and their relative size displacements, then I would submit that you have not done enough research to make any real headway into making anything outside of use for you.
Spoons pretty much hit the nail on the head regarding patterns youre not going to get much more than whats currently out there. We got to where we are at by trial, error, money and broken needle equity. Patterns are great if you are mass producing kit by the numbers, yeah the ones that we have are in between our ears, and as such can be easily manipulated as needs arise Dont at all expect to have all the gained and synthesized intellectual capital to be freely thrown out... It wont be, not by me, spoons or a the number of talented up and comers out there... There are good places to start, and good references to check out. In this case you will have ascertain whether your needs would be sated by (making or buying) the desired product. Ill tell you that until you have several thousand hours behind the machine turning cordura, it is a "in the red" proposition (you ARE better off buying outright).... Making gear by hand... Yeah not even going there. |
|
Quoted:
If you cannot already visualize common articles and their relative size displacements, then I would submit that you have not done enough research to make any real headway into making anything outside of use for you. Spoons pretty much hit the nail on the head regarding patterns youre not going to get much more than whats currently out there. We got to where we are at by trial, error, money and broken needle equity. Patterns are great if you are mass producing kit by the numbers, yeah the ones that we have are in between our ears, and as such can be easily manipulated as needs arise Dont at all expect to have all the gained and synthesized intellectual capital to be freely thrown out... It wont be, not by me, spoons or a the number of talented up and comers out there... There are good places to start, and good references to check out. In this case you will have ascertain whether your needs would be sated by (making or buying) the desired product. Ill tell you that until you have several thousand hours behind the machine turning cordura, it is a "in the red" proposition (you ARE better off buying outright).... Making gear by hand... Yeah not even going there. Hey buddy, read the original post. I asked where you could get materials that don't require bulk buys, not for patterns, I don't want your patterns as your needs differ from my own, and I highly doubt you have a pattern for a "bag that will hold the food for my two day tour". But thanks for the input. |
|
Quoted:
I did and thats what I got from it Gerald schwartz inc From my google search They require bulk and inquiries into stated items for purchase. That was one of the companies that I was steering away from as it is not within ease to purchase. They are a company that is recommended on the MILSPECMONKEY site that I mentioned in op. I saw it, without google. Moving on, any more suggestions on sewing machines. Found a couple, but was wondering what you all recommend. |
|
Although I have not made my own gear in the context of web gear, I have done some parachute rigging work.
The best and most comrehensive source for materials and supplies that I have found is Para Gear...http:///www.paragear.com They carry webbing, fasteners thread, tapes and all manner of heavy duty suppys....Not the heapest place but they have been around for a long time and their customer service is great. And here is a good article for sewing machine recommendations. Sewing machine article Hope that this helps |
| The machine that I still have is an old vintage Singer that is getting harder and harder to support. My suggestion is to find a decent, heavy duty Singer that was built 15-20 years ago (less plastic inside). I aslo recommend a double needle machine. By taking out one gobbin and needle, it will effectively give you two machines in one. |
Armory Sponsor