Agreed...we're never doing that again!! Thanks for watching, and for putting up with the soundtrack! We were video noobs back in the day. If we can help you get going making holsters, though, let us know.
hello, greetings, I would like to know if you have any video where you show how you make the model of the weapon, that is, how to make a mold to make the plastic gun or the material you use, thank you very much
If I had all the workshop equipment this would be brilliant. I'd like to see a video where hand tools are used to create the same thing. Also the issue you had with putting in the back plate for the clip would have been nullified had the hook not been installed first, seems logical to do the clip first THEN the hook
Thanks for watching. We will put that on our list. Our Attachment Mounting Tutorial Playlist covers a few of our attachments. th-cam.com/play/PLClX0wYnxYzW3Bf155FPzCyJ1r6-EelG9.html
Well made instruction video. Thank you! I'm interested in knowing if there would be any differences in making a holster that would also account for having an attached light/laser. I'm thinking of attempting to make one for a Byrna HD with an attached OLIGHT Baldr Mini 600.
Hi Micah. There's no difference in the way it's made, other than requiring a bit more material to cover the light, and with larger retention posts and washers (for the extra thickness). A lot of guys will use a molding prop with the specific light model on it, but as long as you tape off the protrusions to allow them to clear on entry and exit, you should be good to go. Even if the prop isn't available with your light, you can still inspect a similar prop with a light rig to get an idea of how to prep yours before using it for molding. Here's a link to our olight prop line to give you some examples: www.holstersmith.com/vcom/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=olight Let us know if you need help! Alex
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I'm definitely interested in picking this up as a hobby. I already have a few projects in mind. My issue for those would be getting firearm moulds. I've seen videos of guys using masking tape and such on actual guns, but I'm not sure my buddies will be ok with that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Do you ever have any problems with not using a butterfly press? I’m wanting to start making these but i don’t know what press to get. So does that press work for taco and pancake style holsters?
Hi Clay. Thank you for watching. If you're only going to do one or two holsters, you can get by with a plywood press and molding foam. We have the foam available on the website and lots of guys do that. The CKK press that we're using in the video is the only way to go if you're going to make more than a couple. It has multiple adjustment heights, zero deflection, a clamping chain, and will last for a million holsters. It does both, the fold-over (taco) and 2-piece (pancake). The top plate can be adjusted for changes in girth. www.knifekits.com/vcom/molding-presses-foam-press-forming-c-1072_524_1012.html
How do you ensure that the retention even works? I've had issues with some of mine just not snugging up. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I use master series split molds, and I make all my different models the same way essentially. My g19 owb versions just don't work with the retention unless i use rivets. Any advise?
We'll be happy to look at it and see. Send a couple of images (front and back) to holster(at)ckkindustries.com and we'll take a look at it for you any time.
The claw is too low. The piece which comes in contact with the interior of the pants must be at the same level with the bent of the clip. Otherwise it would not push into the belt, but only into the pants fabric, below the belt. So, this holster has that claw for nothing.
Enjoy all your videos, but must comment that you ALWAYS CUT OFF A PERFECTLY GOOD SWEAT SHIELD!
Noticed that too lol
Great video. I hope to get into this soon. (That music tho... 😵💫)
Agreed...we're never doing that again!! Thanks for watching, and for putting up with the soundtrack! We were video noobs back in the day. If we can help you get going making holsters, though, let us know.
that is some cool winter gear idea on the skulls love it!!!
hello, greetings, I would like to know if you have any video where you show how you make the model of the weapon, that is, how to make a mold to make the plastic gun or the material you use, thank you very much
Look up QLH on TH-cam, he will show you
If I had all the workshop equipment this would be brilliant. I'd like to see a video where hand tools are used to create the same thing. Also the issue you had with putting in the back plate for the clip would have been nullified had the hook not been installed first, seems logical to do the clip first THEN the hook
Can you guys do a video on your hardware and mountings?
Thanks for watching. We will put that on our list. Our Attachment Mounting Tutorial Playlist covers a few of our attachments. th-cam.com/play/PLClX0wYnxYzW3Bf155FPzCyJ1r6-EelG9.html
What sizes are the most common used for IWB holsters for spacers, screws, and binding posts? Without the wing.
How about making a holster for a gun with a picatinny rail light/laser?
Hi RN. Thank you for watching. I wrote your video suggestion on our list. You're right. It's needed, and we don't have one. Thank you.
Well made instruction video. Thank you! I'm interested in knowing if there would be any differences in making a holster that would also account for having an attached light/laser. I'm thinking of attempting to make one for a Byrna HD with an attached OLIGHT Baldr Mini 600.
Hi Micah. There's no difference in the way it's made, other than requiring a bit more material to cover the light, and with larger retention posts and washers (for the extra thickness). A lot of guys will use a molding prop with the specific light model on it, but as long as you tape off the protrusions to allow them to clear on entry and exit, you should be good to go. Even if the prop isn't available with your light, you can still inspect a similar prop with a light rig to get an idea of how to prep yours before using it for molding. Here's a link to our olight prop line to give you some examples: www.holstersmith.com/vcom/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=olight
Let us know if you need help! Alex
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Hardware list would be awsome
www.holstersmith.com/vcom/hardware-mounting-assemblies-c-553_560.html
:-)
I'm definitely interested in picking this up as a hobby. I already have a few projects in mind. My issue for those would be getting firearm moulds. I've seen videos of guys using masking tape and such on actual guns, but I'm not sure my buddies will be ok with that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Unknown. Thanks for watching. This link will take you to molding prop heaven: www.holstersmith.com/vcom/molding-props-c-555.html 😉
@@KnifeKits thanks! Happy holidays!
@@KnifeKits you just found for me the mould I needed for the #1 project on my list. Many thanks.
@@TUKByV1 You're welcome. Thank you, too!! Happy holidays!
Nothing wrong with using real weapons, just prep and treat as your own. Plus you test your products with real weapons.
Do you ever have any problems with not using a butterfly press? I’m wanting to start making these but i don’t know what press to get. So does that press work for taco and pancake style holsters?
Hi Clay. Thank you for watching. If you're only going to do one or two holsters, you can get by with a plywood press and molding foam. We have the foam available on the website and lots of guys do that. The CKK press that we're using in the video is the only way to go if you're going to make more than a couple. It has multiple adjustment heights, zero deflection, a clamping chain, and will last for a million holsters. It does both, the fold-over (taco) and 2-piece (pancake). The top plate can be adjusted for changes in girth.
www.knifekits.com/vcom/molding-presses-foam-press-forming-c-1072_524_1012.html
@@KnifeKits thank you! I didn’t realize you could adjust it. Awesome that should be very helpful
Great video! Can you add a list of exact hardware to order? I never know what size screws finishing washers, slotted posts, etc...
thanks!
The info section in the upper-right of the video lists and links to all the items used.
Here's a good page to see our holster mounting assemblies: www.holstersmith.com/vcom/training-videos-glock-holster-wulticlip-c-549_895.html
Where do you get the molding prop?
Hi Defender. You can get the molding props here: www.holstersmith.com/vcom/molding-props-c-555.html Let us know if you need any help. Alex
How do you ensure that the retention even works? I've had issues with some of mine just not snugging up. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I use master series split molds, and I make all my different models the same way essentially. My g19 owb versions just don't work with the retention unless i use rivets. Any advise?
We'll be happy to look at it and see. Send a couple of images (front and back) to holster(at)ckkindustries.com and we'll take a look at it for you any time.
@@KnifeKits thanks a bunch, message sent!
@@Cristov123 Confirmed!
I have a bucket full of kydex scraps...is there anyway to recycle this stuff?
Hi Dan. Thanks for watching. Yes, Kydex can be recycled like any plastic.
make your own belt clips. or if they are different colors you can use them to do two tone highlights and such
The claw is too low. The piece which comes in contact with the interior of the pants must be at the same level with the bent of the clip. Otherwise it would not push into the belt, but only into the pants fabric, below the belt. So, this holster has that claw for nothing.
I appreciate the video, but the super repetitive music absolutely adds nothing to it, very distracting
Drop the loud obnoxious background noise. Along with what I learned came a pounding headache.