This video is Part One of Three in a series on how to make pistol magazine carriers out of Kydex. This series includes tips on edge finishing and riveting.
I don't know how many times I've watched these vid's; but it's quite a bit. I do have one piece of advice for plastic/polymer mags: USE SNAP CAPS! I only say that because the pressure can cause the follower and top section to deform without any support. Recently had an issue with a GSG-522 mag, fortunately I was able to save it.
I like your simple press. I see people using 2 inch thick wood with reinforcements for the clamps and going all crazy with theirs but it really doesn't need to be so heavy duty.
you're putting vids out too fast I'm getting behind..outstanding instruction. with a tripod it would be DVD quality I'd say. I like that table mat...I sould pick one up whats it called?
Do you still make the mag carriers by heating only one side in the oven? I've been trying to heat both sides at once and press it just like a gun, but it seems to never be tight enough unless I switch to .08 from .06 and use a bit of extra heat.
It is actually the same foam as the foam mats they sell at hardware stores that fits together and is used for floors to make a cushioned surface. It usually comes in a 4 pack. Harbor freight sells it the cheapest. Just cut them up and stack them using spray adhesive until you get the thickness you need. Here is another video that shows you exactly how to do it and used the cheap harbor freight mats like I said [not my video] >> czcams.com/video/LWunm1GV9qU/video.html
M&P Mag. That's exactly what I want to try. Thanks for the video!
I don't know how many times I've watched these vid's; but it's quite a bit. I do have one piece of advice for plastic/polymer mags: USE SNAP CAPS! I only say that because the pressure can cause the follower and top section to deform without any support. Recently had an issue with a GSG-522 mag, fortunately I was able to save it.
Now to wait for part 2.
Great video. I have been getting into kydex lately and this helped a lot!
I like your simple press. I see people using 2 inch thick wood with reinforcements for the clamps and going all crazy with theirs but it really doesn't need to be so heavy duty.
I don't clamp my press. I just stand on it. Also, Foil tape works really well for shaping, holding and building.
Great videos man, thank you!
Nice Mr Unloved sticker
Great video, your super brave throwing heat on live rounds in that mag!!
That's a snap cap, homie.
a what?
also is there a mag you can use that will make a semi universal mag holder?
Josh the AK MAN check out the egg roll mag design they sell em for 55$ for two but the design seems pretty easy to reverse engineer
good choice of tunes!
Heat gun to a loaded magazine. Nice way to make some pop corn out of ammo !
They aren't real rounds. They are snap caps.
you're putting vids out too fast I'm getting behind..outstanding instruction. with a tripod it would be DVD quality I'd say. I like that table mat...I sould pick one up whats it called?
What did you use to make the press? I can tell plywood for the out side but what’s the black soft material?
Oh and my next instruction video will be on how to build a killer kydex press on the cheap.
im curious what type of foam did you use in the form? and where did you get it from?
What thickness kidex did you use?
Do you still make the mag carriers by heating only one side in the oven? I've been trying to heat both sides at once and press it just like a gun, but it seems to never be tight enough unless I switch to .08 from .06 and use a bit of extra heat.
Maybe I missed it in the video, but what type of foam are you using for the press?
Great video, I want to make a double mag holder, now I have an idea. Where can I get the black foam you use to press the kydex? thanks
Knifekits.com or gunholsters.com
It is actually the same foam as the foam mats they sell at hardware stores that fits together and is used for floors to make a cushioned surface. It usually comes in a 4 pack. Harbor freight sells it the cheapest. Just cut them up and stack them using spray adhesive until you get the thickness you need. Here is another video that shows you exactly how to do it and used the cheap harbor freight mats like I said [not my video] >> czcams.com/video/LWunm1GV9qU/video.html
How many minutes and temperature
Wouldn't a VAC bag be quicker, and easier?
misfits fan huh? check out tiger army or the living end