The ckk kydex taco press design is similar to a manual book press. Dyi bookpress style kydex holster manual press build. Apr 17, 2017 not much today, just a quick post with some pics of a sheath i made the other day for one of my favorite knives well, okay, it ended up being not so quick. Ive had request to post pics of my setup i use to form kydex using a vacuum table. Big thanks to gough custom for his kydex tutorial here s. Underground kydex secrets special confidential report page 8 arbor press to use with the rivet setter, curling the bottom lip to curl over and causing it to lock. Diy morakniv companion kydex sheath not much today, just a quick post with some pics of a sheath i made the other day for one of my favorite knives well, okay, it ended up being not so quick. A kydex press is the tool you use to mold the pieces of thermoplastic material around the object you wish to make a sheath for. Check out idbookpress for a good howto on making your own. They also supply tools, instructional books and all the hardware.
Handmade wooden journals by tanja sova looks handy, but confusing. Heat it on high setting moving the heat gun constantly. Constructed from wood, pegboard, toggle clamps, weather stripping, and silicone sheet. Tooling mold tooling vacuum form tooling diy holster llc. Diy vacuum former press build for kydex holster making. Simple homemade kydex press at its simplest a kydex press is a rigid board with a thick piece of foam glued to it as a base, with top made the same way. I needed to find thermoplastic that could be heated without off gassing cyanide or other toxic compounds. If you dont have an arbor press, a drill press, large clamp or vice can be used. Orange county tactical thermoforming press for kydex. All that is required for a barebones, rednecky version is a couple of boards, some foam, and clamps. Diy vacuum former press build for kydex holster making youtube.
The forming pressure is applied through the use of a hinged wing fixed in place by a standard 12 trigger clamp or other clamping device optional. Diy alternative to kydex using jugs daves homestead. Hold the heat gun about four to six inches away from the kydex and fan it over the surface. Official simple little life video of a simple diy kydex press. I had a few knives that i really liked but loathed the sheaths they were supplied with, so i decided to make my own from kydex. Kydex press homemade kydex press constructed from mdf, foam. But a press made to my design will still be reasonably light compared to a machine shop press, easier to move, easier to disassemble, and also cheaper. It would be workable for a few small projects and then youll have to throw it away. A foam press for pressure molding the heatedsoft kydex around your knife homemade by the way ive seen many people making custom kydex sheaths and holsters for knives, guns, flashlights, etc on the side for parttime income.
My wife is a librarian graduate student, and wanted to repair the old fashion paper books. Perfect for the serious hobbyist or small business. Dream machine the unique 7 in 1 book binding press by omnia libris. Adebay link thermoplastic forming press for kydex sheath. Diy holster, llc talon retention systems black dog concealment. Use your heat gun to heat the kydex until it becomes pliable.
It is fairly simply, but knowledge of tools and some carpentry skills are a must for construction. After months of using my basic, improvised press, i have a new topquality press for making kydex holsters. A inexpensive press that is easy to make with detailed instructions. Im really glad that it came as it did without the foam pads attached to the wood boards, so i can adjust it as needed for each book i make.
In addition to this you will need a drill and a few drill bits. Large would be better, but the bigger you go, the less clamping pressure you achieve. I would start with the kydex in the oven at the lowest temperature that it would go and slowly raise the temp to evenly heat the kydex. If you want to experiment with kydex you need a kydex press like all my projects, i wanted something cheap and simple to test out before i. Diy primer on how to get started working with kydex its. Kydex press homemade kydex press constructed from mdf, foam, gate hinges, and hardware. I have found that the faster you get the kydex in the press, the better your form is going to turn out.
Diy kydex press holster or knife sheaths kenpoist7. This is a basic book press that has a capacity of wide x 9 deep x 3. Take your piece of kydex and lay it flat on a work bench. Originally, kydex was designed for use in molding the parts used to finish out the. Mar 10, 2016 kydex press homemade kydex press constructed from mdf, foam, gate hinges, and hardware. Keep it locked closed during cooling with the included chain black steel plates are 14 thick. Holster,gun,sheath not included commonly used for wraparound sheaths and holsters with both pieces of foam attached top and bottom. Hobbies questions and answers diy vacuum former press build for kydex holster making youtube. Vacuum former press for forming kydex holsters and sheaths.
Some people have used a thin sheet of silicone between the gun and the kydex. If you want to experiment with kydex you need a kydex press like all my projects, i wanted something cheap and simple to test out before i invested in quality tools this posts kydex press is just such a tool. Lq industrial 75 sets black m5 chicago screw assorted kit slotted phillip head binding screws rivet assembly bolt nail rivet for book binding diy leather craft m5x6 m5x10 m5x12 4. We have the largest selection of holster and sheath making supplies anywhere. Homemade vacuum press table cool tools diy tools woodworking jigs woodworking projects wood projects projects to try homemade tools vacuum forming tools and equipment. You should also have your vicecclamps and foam press within arms reach. When the plastic gets as limp as cooked flat pasta, put the knife in, fold it over, put it in your press and squeeze. I generally aimed for 350f to 360f evenly across the kydex. The thermapress vf1 is the most versatile and most advanced bench top vacuum former press ever built. Vacuum forming is what is usually done by manufacturers of parts for airplanes and transit buses, but that requires additional equipment.
The heated kydex is wrapped around whatever it will sheathe, and then sandwiched between the two pieces and then clamped or weighted heavily until the plastic cools. I know this is an old thread and sorry for hijacking but looking at same project materials. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Bottle jack press ii i want to assure everyone reading this document that it is very easy for anyone to.
How to construct and use a bottle jack press bottle jack. Construction plans for a tabletop vacuum forming machine that can mold flat plastic sheets into complex shapes using heat and vacuum. We get our replacement faom for the cheap press from foam and more. Save kydex press to get email alerts and updates on. Vacuum press homemade vacuum press utilized for forming kydex holsters. To put in a nutshell, moras are great knives, for incredibly great prices. The 1 hour custom kydex knife sheath in your kitchen. Big thanks to gough custom for his kydex tutorial here watch. Precisely shape your heated kydex around your firearm or knife with this heavy duty steel press. Diy learn how to build your own professional vacuum former to make kydex holsters, knife sheaths, and other tactical stuff. I have always wanted to build a vacuum form machine and when i built my latest robot click here i finally had a reason to. Im sure most of the people here know of kydex and many of you probably own a.
It can be a great hobby for gifts or a side business. The pressing board is unattached to the screwit is laid on top of the book to be pressed. After ordering kydex foam from and using it to make a hybrid holser kydex on leather i decided to make a holster for my son that was kydex front and back. My friend is starting a business making kydex gun holsters and asked if i would be willing to help.
We are committed to supply the holster builder with anything needed to succeed in their business by having low prices, great customer service and always affordable shipping anywhere in the united states. At its simplest a kydex press is a rigid board with a thick piece of foam glued to it as a base, with top made the same way. Cool tools diy tools book press printing press linocut prints kydex woodworking jigs wooden crafts dremel. At first is might seem easier and cheaper to just buy the holster you want and save the trouble. From our mega foam to the xtreme foam variants, our kydex pressing foams are considered the best foam for kydex presses ana are the premium standard in the holster making industry. Texas knifemakers supply heavy duty kydex sheath forming press. Being a diy enthusiast, it did not take me long to want to try my hand at molding kydex. Practically everyone in the knife world agrees that they are the best.
Comes with screws and washers to bolt the press and lock chain to your work table. It is also possible to strike the rivet setter with a. A rubber mallet may also prove useful use your clamps to hold the frame together while drilling the holes. How to build a homemade kydex press daves homestead. This is true in many circumstances, but not in all. Im doing knives but thinking of a trick holster for my 1911. Highly detailed, plain speak plans and books for hobbyists and professionals when dealing with vacuum forming. Works with membrane or without membrane using the optional direct forming kit. Dec 26, 2010 once i made my kydex press, i wanted to get started making sheaths, but being frugal my wife calls it cheap, i did not want to waste kydex practicing, so i searched for a diy kydex alternative that i could up cycle. Diy book press via instructables book press add elbows and a crossbeam at tom to prevent bowing would work as a kydex press as well.
From kydex, holstex and boltaron thermoplastic sheet to bluegun, holstermolds, multi molds, holster molding presses and foam, fomi clips, ulticlips, kydex eyelets and mounting parts. Diy primer on how to get started working with kydex its tactical. It is the last vacuum press for kydex holster making you will ever need. With the steyr handguns it is hard if not impossible to find the exact holster you want to fit the gun. Professional kydex press fortunately, they are super easy to make. I was actually looking into these for holster making with kydex. I didnt want to spend another 9 days getting it from knifekits so i ordered this off amazon. Holsterbuilder everything you need to build your holsters. Well, i made a kydex press if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. To support our kydex presses, we offer a full range of diy kydex press foam and kydex vacuum press membrane materials. It was engineered for the purpose of making 1piece, tacostyle kydex holsters and sheaths. Ckk riveteyelet flaring press master series for sheath.
It will be fine to press them but i would not do it continuously without cooling. While the kydex is heating i would use a heating gun to warm the foam in the press and also warm the knife to be pressed. This is a video of my process to build a book press style press for molding kydex or other materials. You can finish cutting out the shape with a pin or band saw and then. I needed to make a shell or top to my robot and i didnt want to mess around with fiberglass and all of the grinding an. How to make a variety of easy diy kydex knife sheaths. Wood tools diy tools garage tools garage plans book press tools hardware kydex woodworking jigs book making 9 press screw. Orange county tactical thermoforming press for kydex sheaths. For making up veneer press frames, case clamps or gluing jigs, this heavyduty press screw is a sturdy, versatile jig. I have always wanted to build a vacuum form machine and when i.
Info 7836 oberlin road unit b elyria, ohio 44035 united states of america call us at 4199211082 subscribe to our newsletter. Unfollow kydex press to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It was engineered for the purpose of making 1piece, tacostyle kydex holsters and. There are no comparable small machines currently being produced with this level of performance.
I evaluated the hinged vs book issue, and while i think the book style may offer a slightly more uniform press, a lot of time is wasted setting it up. You can press a book with just weights, but this is a much nicer and professional way to press books for book repair. Thank you for supporting a small business through these tough times. Yes, we are still open and shipping your orders within 3 business days or less. They are excellent high carbon bushcraft blades made by a company called morakniv in sweden. May 07, 2017 super simple kydex press most notably the bushcraft knife and my custom morakniv companion sheath for the uninitiated, kydex is a thermoplastic material somewhat like pvc that comes in sheets. I see in one of the early links here, dummy prop guns for molding kydex holsters.
It gives uniform pressure for excellent reproduction of prints up to 6. Feb 11, 2011 my personal experience working with kydex is somewhat limited and there may be others here with more experience and knowledge on the subject, so feel free to add your thoughts. Diy kydex vacuum forming table here another way to form pvc light pipe kydex holster build using vacuum press this holster is for a ruger, a thumb break, and is going to mount on a thigh rig platform. Orange county tactical thermoplastic forming press for kydex sheath holster making professional heavy duty forming system perfect for one sided or wrapped style sheaths and holsters. Viewer and neighbor, mike, showing amazing generosity, built and donated this. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates.
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