First try at Kydex: Speedloader pouch.

Miggy · September 5th, 2007, 12:30 PM

First of all, thanks to luvmy40 for his tutorial. Thanks to it I got the nerve to tackle the project... as ugly as it turned out

I got so involved that I forgot to take step-by-step pictures of the process. I'll do that with the next one.

This first pouch is two pieces screwed together. The next one will be one single piece and with luck it will be decent.

What I have learned so far: GLOVES ARE IMPORTANT! then again you just have to grab once a piece of soft kydex to learn the lesson.

Heat Gun will save you lots of work...I guess 'cause I couldn't get one cheap. Northern Tools were out and I am not gonna pay $99 for some super duper Hi Tech heat gun. I aint doing this for a living. I used the pen torch and worked somewhat for small areas.... and don't keep the flame in one place to long and don't get it too close.

Other than that, take your time and keep the toaster oven on so you can go back and correct your mistakes without wasting too much time.

OK, two more to go!

rocky · September 5th, 2007, 12:33 PM

Looks good for a first attempt. A single piece would be a stronger design. Also, I have found the mechanics heat resistant gloves work well and are thin enough to still work the kydex.

P95Carry · September 5th, 2007, 01:38 PM

Not half bad Miggy for a first effort

sass20485 · September 5th, 2007, 02:19 PM

Looks good. I spent sometime this afternoon reworking a cheapo kydex holster that was very loose fitting. Took several attempts to tighten up the loose areas, but eventually I got it where I wanted. Not having a toaster oven or a torch, the kitchen oven was called upon ( wife was out ) YES, gloves are important, and if reworking something with rivets, don't touch them once you've heated up the unit. Don't ask how I know this.

September 5th, 2007, 12:30 PM	#1
Miggy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 4,525	First try at Kydex: Speedloader pouch. First of all, thanks to luvmy40 for his tutorial. Thanks to it I got the nerve to tackle the project... as ugly as it turned out I got so involved that I forgot to take step-by-step pictures of the process. I'll do that with the next one. This first pouch is two pieces screwed together. The next one will be one single piece and with luck it will be decent. What I have learned so far: GLOVES ARE IMPORTANT! then again you just have to grab once a piece of soft kydex to learn the lesson. Heat Gun will save you lots of work...I guess 'cause I couldn't get one cheap. Northern Tools were out and I am not gonna pay $99 for some super duper Hi Tech heat gun. I aint doing this for a living. I used the pen torch and worked somewhat for small areas.... and don't keep the flame in one place to long and don't get it too close. Other than that, take your time and keep the toaster oven on so you can go back and correct your mistakes without wasting too much time. OK, two more to go! __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

September 5th, 2007, 12:33 PM	#2
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,728	Looks good for a first attempt. A single piece would be a stronger design. Also, I have found the mechanics heat resistant gloves work well and are thin enough to still work the kydex. __________________ "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/

September 5th, 2007, 01:38 PM	#3
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Not half bad Miggy for a first effort __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

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September 5th, 2007, 02:19 PM	#4
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,602	Looks good. I spent sometime this afternoon reworking a cheapo kydex holster that was very loose fitting. Took several attempts to tighten up the loose areas, but eventually I got it where I wanted. Not having a toaster oven or a torch, the kitchen oven was called upon ( wife was out ) YES, gloves are important, and if reworking something with rivets, don't touch them once you've heated up the unit. Don't ask how I know this.