Kydex?

bigo5552000 · December 16th, 2008, 10:06 PM

hey guys new here! sorry if this is a repost!
i was planning on buying some kydex and i was wondering if anybody on here has attempted to make there own holster? if so could i see some pics and description of steps? thanks

QKShooter · December 16th, 2008, 10:14 PM

This old thread should help you out with understanding the basics even though it's centered around knife sheaths.

Kydex Working Instructions

OK Here is one more that is way more involved.
You can make a nice Kydex holster without a vacuum table though.

http://www.f1design.us/05_How_Toos/Kydex/index.htm

bigo5552000 · December 16th, 2008, 10:21 PM

thanks anyone else??

JD · December 16th, 2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigo5552000

thanks anyone else??

Yep, check out: Reference Section: Forming Kydex Procedure (picture intensive) parts 1 and 2

bigo5552000 · December 16th, 2008, 11:12 PM

sweet!! good info!! i have the opportunity to bye a lot of kydex really cheap!! but there is one catch!! the color....its a gray granite color!! do yall think that would make an ok holster? i think it would be fine???

rocky · December 16th, 2008, 11:17 PM

Gray should be fine. Depending on what you are making , the thickness might matter. i have worked in only kydex 100 and carbon fiber faced kydex though.
If you run into any in problems or need more explanation working with kydex feel free to PM me .

bigo5552000 · December 16th, 2008, 11:20 PM

ok thanks! its 60... i have seen several people us that for holsters but use 100 for the belt loop! where do u get your kydex?

rocky · December 16th, 2008, 11:26 PM

The kydex 100 is a brand name I believe. I get mine from a few sources such as here Interstate Plastics - Product List I typically use .060 or .093 thickness kydex which I believe you are referring to?.

bigo5552000 · December 17th, 2008, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocky

The kydex 100 is a brand name I believe. I get mine from a few sources such as here Interstate Plastics - Product List I typically use .060 or .093 thickness kydex which I believe you are referring to?.

yes i am referring to .060

southbound · December 17th, 2008, 12:29 PM

Here are some more old threads that may help..

Post pics of your home made Kydex holsters

Even more fun with Kdex..

Any thing you need to know just ask..

Good luck..

December 16th, 2008, 10:06 PM	#1
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QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,395	This old thread should help you out with understanding the basics even though it's centered around knife sheaths. Kydex Working Instructions OK Here is one more that is way more involved. You can make a nice Kydex holster without a vacuum table though. http://www.f1design.us/05_How_Toos/Kydex/index.htm __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ The Day The Moon Stood Still. Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5lQDdegr2s*

December 16th, 2008, 11:17 PM	#6
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,053	Gray should be fine. Depending on what you are making , the thickness might matter. i have worked in only kydex 100 and carbon fiber faced kydex though. If you run into any in problems or need more explanation working with kydex feel free to PM me . __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

December 16th, 2008, 11:26 PM	#8
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,053	The kydex 100 is a brand name I believe. I get mine from a few sources such as here Interstate Plastics - Product List I typically use .060 or .093 thickness kydex which I believe you are referring to?. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

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December 16th, 2008, 10:21 PM	#3
bigo5552000 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: huntsville AL Posts: 245	thanks anyone else??

December 16th, 2008, 11:12 PM	#5
bigo5552000 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: huntsville AL Posts: 245	sweet!! good info!! i have the opportunity to bye a lot of kydex really cheap!! but there is one catch!! the color....its a gray granite color!! do yall think that would make an ok holster? i think it would be fine???

December 16th, 2008, 11:20 PM	#7
bigo5552000 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: huntsville AL Posts: 245	ok thanks! its 60... i have seen several people us that for holsters but use 100 for the belt loop! where do u get your kydex?

December 17th, 2008, 12:29 PM	#10
southbound Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: tn Posts: 239	Here are some more old threads that may help.. Post pics of your home made Kydex holsters Even more fun with Kdex.. Any thing you need to know just ask.. Good luck..