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I've been asked a number of times to do a tutorial on how to make a kydex sheath, and I finally got around to doing it! In this video I'll show you how to make an ultra-reliable kydex sheath by hand!
Here's a complete list of all the tools and materials needed:
Tools -
Infrared thermometer: amzn.to/2cdIPZD ($14)
Retractable knife: amzn.to/2bUpEoC ($10)
12" Steel Rule: amzn.to/2bUqsd5 ($8)
Center punch: amzn.to/2cdJl9U ($8)
Ball-peen hammer: amzn.to/2bYGP9I ($8)
Cordless drill: amzn.to/2cC2XTp ($123)
Cordless drill (cheaper): amzn.to/2cidCpG ($42)
Brad point drill bits: amzn.to/2bYH4Pm ($7)
Arbor press rivet setter: goo.gl/DWCoeZ ($50)
Hammer rivet setter (cheaper): goo.gl/zz9fXv ($13)
Flaring dies: goo.gl/aZ5VxC ($25)
Bandsaw: amzn.to/2bUqr94 ($150)
Bandsaw (better): goo.gl/NT1MYF ($230)
Belt sander: amzn.to/2cdKuyb ($129)
Griddle: amzn.to/2ciesTi ($21)
Clamps: amzn.to/2bYHWXi ($11)
Lumber handling gloves: amzn.to/2cpocsi ($8)
Materials -
Kydex (use 0.08" thick kydex): goo.gl/drQ5RJ ($4)
Rivets (use #8-8 rivets): goo.gl/0lBn2J ($2)
Masking tape: amzn.to/2bYJHRh ($7)
Foam for making a kydex press: goo.gl/OYEH0r ($12)
Pre-made kydex press: goo.gl/2kLPMV ($85)
Here's a guide to making nylon webbing belt loops like the ones I use on my knives: www.bladeforums.com/forums/sho...
Let me know in the comments if you have any questions!
-Aaron
6 сен 2016
