The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - how well do the do it yourself kydex holsters work

AK103K · June 29, 2013, 07:37 AM

It is really pretty easy to work with, but you do need some basic tools. If you go on YouTube, there are a lot of videos that will give you an idea of what youre in for.

I found this tutorial helpful too. I got into it mostly for making sheaths, but it really all applies to everything.....

http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/sh...hp?tid/794008/

For me, these would be the basics tool wise. A lot of the stuff can be found around the house...

Oven (I just use the oven in the kitchen)

Foam lined press. You can buy one or make your own.

A couple of "C" and/or quick release clamps.

Heat gun and/or pencil torch

Drill

Belt sander

Sharp knife

Square

Gloves

Rivet tool, rivets and/or Chicago screws

I get most of my kydex, rivets, accessories from here.....

http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php

This was my first attempt at a holster. I wanted something different for my Seecamp and finally settled on this.

Couple of knife sheaths....

It starts to get addictive

Single round holder for my Ruger #3's sling...

June 29, 2013, 07:37 AM	#6
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	It is really pretty easy to work with, but you do need some basic tools. If you go on YouTube, there are a lot of videos that will give you an idea of what youre in for. I found this tutorial helpful too. I got into it mostly for making sheaths, but it really all applies to everything..... http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/sh...hp?tid/794008/ For me, these would be the basics tool wise. A lot of the stuff can be found around the house... Oven (I just use the oven in the kitchen) Foam lined press. You can buy one or make your own. A couple of "C" and/or quick release clamps. Heat gun and/or pencil torch Drill Belt sander Sharp knife Square Gloves Rivet tool, rivets and/or Chicago screws I get most of my kydex, rivets, accessories from here..... http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php This was my first attempt at a holster. I wanted something different for my Seecamp and finally settled on this. Couple of knife sheaths.... It starts to get addictive Single round holder for my Ruger #3's sling...