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I agree with Lew. Not because I am a kydex company and I want your business but because I was in the same boat. I have and still share tips and tricks with many people making their own gear. The one thing I tell anyone who is thinking about starting it up is that the material to DIY is very affordable but the tools and other equipment, not so much. When I started out making holsters for myself, I quickly realized the basic tools would not suffice for long. It is quite an investment and I spent quite a bit on inferior tools and equipment at the begninng thinking they would be useful for at least a couple of months. I was wrong. I have since been through 3 cheap toaster ovens, a couple of drills, 2 rotary tools, and about a dozen cheap bar clamps before I realized it was time to take the plunge and buy quality equipment. I am lucky enough that my business has been successful to allow me the luxury of purchasing these tools but with the influx in "pop up" kydex companies, it is seeming to get harder and harder to make a decent profit when your just starting so that you can purchase the neccessary equipment. If you are looking for a holster or 3, save up the money and buy from a maker. If you are dead set on making it a business or you have 50 guns that need holsters, then you should consider investing in quality tools so that you dont spend unnecessary time and money on stuff that will break or not with stand the abuse it goes through in the holster making process. If you have questions either way, whether its about getting started in the Kydex scene or to place an order, feel free to contact me.
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