Members columbo Posted August 2, 2009 Members Report Posted August 2, 2009 from time to time, I have noticed that some of you'all talk of presses and pads. From the context, I take it you are speaking of some sort of press that helps with moulding instead of doing it my hand. Could someone take some time and show me what these look like and where you got it/made it??? I have read a lot from the forum and am learning a lot. Thanks for all your help. also, where would you get kydex for paddles? Quote Death smiles at everyone. Marines smile back!
Members $$hobby Posted August 2, 2009 Members Report Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) if you have a harbor freight or similar look at this http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...Itemnumber=1666 if you want Kydex, look for plastic suppliers in your area. if you dont mind mail orders, the google for suppliers Edited August 2, 2009 by $$hobby Quote Riding is a partnership. The horse lends you his strength, speed and grace, which are greater then yours. For your part you give him your guidance, intelligence and understanding, which are greater then his. Togeather you can achieve a richness that alone neither can. - Lucy Rees, The Horse's Mind
Members troop Posted August 2, 2009 Members Report Posted August 2, 2009 from time to time, I have noticed that some of you'all talk of presses and pads. From the context, I take it you are speaking of some sort of press that helps with moulding instead of doing it my hand. Could someone take some time and show me what these look like and where you got it/made it??? I have read a lot from the forum and am learning a lot. Thanks for all your help.also, where would you get kydex for paddles? for kydex go to knifekits.com they have a pretty good variety and are the least expensive. Quote The hand that feeds you also puts the chains around your neck.
Members ps0303 Posted August 3, 2009 Members Report Posted August 3, 2009 Scroll down on the first page of the holster topic and you'll find an excellent post about a homemade press. Quote
Members ABC3 Posted August 4, 2009 Members Report Posted August 4, 2009 The press pads are somewhere around $50 each. I think 12"x12". ( I have two). If there is any interest I can supply the supplier. (email me). I have a 12 ton press from HF (not that you need one that large) & it works great. You will have to modify it some. No big deal. Good luck. Quote NRA Member Certified Firearms Instructor www.agcustomgunleather.com
Members columbo Posted August 4, 2009 Author Members Report Posted August 4, 2009 I got the idea, thanks to all. This is a great forum and you guys are refreshingly friendly. ya'll all offer great advise and don't judge. Quote Death smiles at everyone. Marines smile back!
Members dickf Posted August 4, 2009 Members Report Posted August 4, 2009 You can get the rubber pads here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#gum-rubber/=31iah1 Quote US GUNLEATHER www.usgunleather.com twitter.com/usgunleather facebook.com/USGUNLEATHER
Members carljc72 Posted August 4, 2009 Members Report Posted August 4, 2009 I got mine from them as well. http://www.mcmaster.com/#8633k63/=31j83x is the exact product I bought. You can get an idea of what the pads look like from the pics in this thread: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...=17832&st=0. There are a a few pics on page 2. Carl Quote Carl Collins
Members ABC3 Posted August 4, 2009 Members Report Posted August 4, 2009 I got 2 of the pads from them as well. Works great. Quote NRA Member Certified Firearms Instructor www.agcustomgunleather.com
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