very good video, thanks for your contribution, a question, what is the name of the screw you use in this video? and the piece to attach to the belt. many already! thanks and a hug from Mendoza Argentina
Hi Sergejs. We used .080 inch thickness on this project. Generally that's all you need for an item this short and compact. Some makers prefer to use .060 inch thickness for knife sheaths, but we feel that .080 works better when you have an integrated belt loop as part of the design. It makes it less flexible. Thanks for watching, and let us know if you need more help! Alex
Hi Jeffrey. The aluminum jig is designed for mass belt loop production. If you only need to make a few, I wouldn't recommend it. However, if you have some aluminum bar stock at your disposal, it does work great for edge forming and heat reduction.
You guys may not be the greatest for my wallet initially, but have been loving the products you guys carry and what I've been making.
I said the same thing when I started 20 years ago. Don't worry, it only gets worse...I mean "better"! :-)
6:29 This is good advice in situations outside of sheath making as well
Thanks for the very clear and informative instructions on making the sheath.
Thank you for watching. This is a great hobby, and a great community. If we can help with any more info, please let us know.
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Love the way the Raptor Holstex looks.
Cant wait to start doing this
thanks a lot
very good video, thanks for your contribution, a question, what is the name of the screw you use in this video? and the piece to attach to the belt. many already! thanks and a hug from Mendoza Argentina
Sweet!!
I like everything about the press but the chain. I grab my Irwin clamps instead, faster and easier to clamp it.
Hi DK. We use clamps, too. They're a great improvement if you have some. Thanks for watching.
What thickness of kydex do you use? Thank you
Hi Sergejs. We used .080 inch thickness on this project. Generally that's all you need for an item this short and compact. Some makers prefer to use .060 inch thickness for knife sheaths, but we feel that .080 works better when you have an integrated belt loop as part of the design. It makes it less flexible. Thanks for watching, and let us know if you need more help!
Alex
@@KnifeKits Thanks a lot!
The sanding wheel on your grinder, is it available on your site?
You can find all of our flap wheels at this link: www.knifekits.com/vcom/sandingpolishing-flap-wheels-c-1072_1004_1005.html
Thanks for watching.
Hi John, Thank s for watching. These are what you need -> www.holstersmith.com/vcom/tools-sandingpolishing-c-548_805.html
Low quality, fast way to make a sheath. Always clean before assembly.🤷♂️🤷♀️
$300 for an aluminum Loop Jif lol. YOu can make one from scrap wood for free lol.
Hi Jeffrey. The aluminum jig is designed for mass belt loop production. If you only need to make a few, I wouldn't recommend it. However, if you have some aluminum bar stock at your disposal, it does work great for edge forming and heat reduction.
Could you use some more eyelets???🤣🤣🤣🤣