How to Make a Kydex Holster: Part 1

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  • čas přidán 22. 03. 2015
  • This is the first episode in a three part mini-series on DIY Kydex Holster making.
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Komentáře • 38

  • @flyinfr33domfreedom2
    @flyinfr33domfreedom2 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks for sharing. This video is a quality presentation

  • @texassingh1027
    @texassingh1027 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing your tips. Also well done video, you get to the point fast.

  • @Hoytbuff
    @Hoytbuff Před 5 lety +2

    Great video! Thanks for the tips!

  • @jobejahova
    @jobejahova Před 5 lety +4

    That’s a pretty decent setup you have there. Some things I would change:
    1. Double up the plywood top press.
    2. Heat the Kydex to 320 F. Sometimes it helps to preheat the oven to a higher temp, then turn the oven setting down to do this.
    3. Use a tee shirt press instead of toaster ovens. Once you try it, you just don’t go back. It is amazing how high you can push the temperature of the Kydex sheet in a tee shirt press.

  • @noncompliant209cali
    @noncompliant209cali Před rokem +1

    I just recently started making holsters, I have so many personal holsters now because I keep the ones that don't look good but work. I have way to many hopefully I get better before I drown in holsters

  • @360TacticalSolutions
    @360TacticalSolutions Před 5 lety +2

    Any chance of getting some specs for your press set up? Having a hard time coming up with a design for a press

    • @KINNETICARMAMENT
      @KINNETICARMAMENT  Před 5 lety +4

      Just 2x4s and plywood. Created the curve by trimming down the 2x4s and fastening them to the plywood, then but hinges on to make it easier to work with.

    • @aaronwest1527
      @aaronwest1527 Před 3 lety

      So is the center of the hip curve a full thickness 2x4 just not as wide?

  • @Kurogane_666
    @Kurogane_666 Před 4 lety +1

    Sorry for the late comment on a older video, but I have to ask, would you tape up your real pistol? Or just the trainer? I have to 1911 that have a very beautiful coating from the factory that I like to preserve and a Sig p320, any tips?

    • @KINNETICARMAMENT
      @KINNETICARMAMENT  Před 4 lety +1

      I taped up my own guns many times before using the blue guns.

  • @alexsato667
    @alexsato667 Před 6 lety +2

    You heat the kydex up to 300° fareiht or Celsius?

  • @BibiASMR
    @BibiASMR Před 5 lety +1

    Hi! Can you please tell me what kinf of blue duct tape you use? Thanks a lot!

    • @TheSuburban15
      @TheSuburban15 Před 5 lety

      I think it's painters tape. I have used regular masking tape several times. Consider using HVAC foil tape if you have a rail with notches to cover up.

  • @detroitone3118
    @detroitone3118 Před 6 lety +1

    do u ever have an issue with the light turning on by itself while its seated in the holster?

  • @rocdaneweracap
    @rocdaneweracap Před 5 lety +1

    I got a mp light illuminator for my glock 17 looking for iwb holster . How much ?

    • @KINNETICARMAMENT
      @KINNETICARMAMENT  Před 5 lety

      Sorry bro, not selling holsters right now, life is way too busy.

  • @Optatius
    @Optatius Před 7 lety +3

    I do mine without a press and hand shape it how i want.

    • @johniler1695
      @johniler1695 Před 6 lety

      I’m gonna do that I seen many videos where they heat it up and mold it to the gun itself not a fake gun then they cut off what they don’t need I got a polymer Glock 17 v2 with a light

    • @nicholasblancett8665
      @nicholasblancett8665 Před 6 lety

      Do you use a heat gun?

    • @nicholasblancett8665
      @nicholasblancett8665 Před 6 lety

      Also, any protective gloves?

  • @rinkrat55
    @rinkrat55 Před 5 lety +2

    Where can I buy the blue gun ???

  • @mattdave812
    @mattdave812 Před 6 lety +1

    How much you charge for a holster I will pay for you to make on for a Glock 17 with a ncstar qr flashlight

    • @KINNETICARMAMENT
      @KINNETICARMAMENT  Před 6 lety

      Matt Dave don’t have time right now to make any. Sorry brother. There are plenty of other reputable holster makers that will be willing to help though

  • @alanlo9040
    @alanlo9040 Před 5 lety +1

    Where is the retention point for Glock 17 x300u?

  • @obiwankenobi6563
    @obiwankenobi6563 Před 4 lety +2

    Why does every video of making holsters have a Dramatic Intro...

  • @Paco-hh4jd
    @Paco-hh4jd Před 2 lety +1

    Spare the Kydex, ruin the holster.