Who Uses Insert Stiffeners For Gun Belts?

[woolfe]

I did a google search and I called a cpl of kydex supply houses. On average they sell it by the sheet. At least one said that for a nominal fee they will cut it into strips at whatever width I ask for. I have to buy a full sheet though. Since it is cheaper to ship in smaller containers it looks like the savings in shipping costs will wash the extra cost of cutting to my specs. The sheets are 48" X 96" so I'm thinking 48"X 1" will give me 94-95 ready to use strips. As soon as I get finnal costs I'll make sure to post the info.

Oh yeah it's about 100 bucks a sheet plus custom cuts and shipping. That's not too bad, works out to less then 2 bucks a strip.

If you decide to buy a sheet and don't think you'll use all of it. I'd buy some from you.

[K-Man]

I'd be interested in a few pieces as well if you want to sell some. I'm just over in the Tampa area.

I'd also suggest smoothing/slicking the edges a bit on the strips in order to preclude any issues with the sharp edges after the cut.

[GrampaJoel]

Wait!!!!

Try Springfield leather for some smaller pieces of Kydex.

I'd did and I am glad I did.

Save the money until your sure you need $100.00 worth of Kydex.

Follow this link---->> Springfield leather Then just type in Kydex in the search window.

Edited December 31, 2010 by GrampaJoel

[Maxie]

Pallet strapping.doc How about using pallet strapping? Metal or plastic. Cheap. Most job site dumpsters contain miles of this stuff.

[katsass]

Ditto what Rayban and/or Dwight said. Don't see the need for a stiffener other than leather. Mike

Edited January 1, 2011 by katsass

[woolfe]

I don't necessarily see a need for it either, but I do see a market. Since people are buying them and using them there's got to be a reason.