Members TexasGeezer Posted January 12, 2008 Members Report Posted January 12, 2008 That's it, that is the clip I'm looking for! I've done a tone of searches and can't find them anywhere. I don't see me going out and buying kydex and a heat gun and all the other stuff though cause I would have no idea where to begin to make them. I was hoping someone sold them. If anyone knows where to find one of these I'd be a happy mortarman! Thanks for the info Billsotx.Semper Fi! See http://www.comp-tac.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21 Perhaps a bit on the pricy side, but maybe it is what you are looking for. I have one of their holsters - good product and quick service on orders. Quote
Members usmc0341 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Members Report Posted January 12, 2008 Thanks TexasGeezer, they are a bit on the pricey side but that's what I wanted. Thanks for the help. Brian Quote
JohnD Posted January 12, 2008 Report Posted January 12, 2008 They don't look like they'd be hard to make from aluminum, without heat. Just make up a jig with some wood and nails or screws. SemperFi John Quote (rdb):God looked down at the world, and said "See, right there in Witchita, next to the railroad tracks, I didn't put enough dandelions".
Members usmc0341 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Members Report Posted January 12, 2008 I want them in kydex, and I'm contemplating making them myself like someone suggested earlier. Unfortunately I would have no idea where to begin. If anyone has a link on a how-to or can tell me themselves that would be great! I can't imagine they are too hard to make but I'm gonna need some instruction. Semper Fi! Quote
JohnD Posted January 13, 2008 Report Posted January 13, 2008 Brian, I've never worked with kydex before, but I found this site that has a lot of info on working with it. http://www.paracordsecrets.com/articles/10/article.html As far as a jig goes (I hope this picture works), The measurements would be according to your needs. use a piece of plywood as the base, predrill the holes(the red dots) to fit your pins (nails, screws or some type of rod). Cut your kydex to length and width. If you need any holes I would measure and drill them now. place pins 1 and 2 in their holes and put the end of the kydex strip between them. heat the area and bend the strip around pin 2 till the other end is pointing up and to the left side of hole 3. Put your pin in hole 3 and heat the kydex and bend around pin 3 till its pointing straight down between holes 4 and 5. let it cool and remove from jig. Now like I said I've never worked with kydex, but I've used this method with steel. It'll probably take a few practice runs to get the feel for how hot to get the kydex, so it bends nice and cleanly. It also may be a good idea to mount the jig to your workbench, to keep it stable while you work. Hope this helps, good luck. John Quote (rdb):God looked down at the world, and said "See, right there in Witchita, next to the railroad tracks, I didn't put enough dandelions".
Members usmc0341 Posted January 14, 2008 Author Members Report Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks for the info johnd. I just got off the phone with bluegrass084 who sent me a message with his cell number to give him a call. He not only explained the whole kydex thing, we talked about holsters and leatherworking for the better part of 45 minutes. This site has some great people on it that are willing to go above and beyond to help people out. Thanks for all the replies, I'm gettin me some kydex and a heat gun and plan on practicing this stuff! Semper Fi! Brian Quote
Members Hilborne Posted January 14, 2008 Members Report Posted January 14, 2008 Brian, I hang out on the Stey Club forum. You might find this post on making kydex holster interesting and if you read down on the post you will find a few more links to look at. http://www.steyrclub.com/f/viewtopic.php?p=28730 Andy Quote
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