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Old 02-27-2012, 07:11 AM
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How to----- Kydex, Bits, tools and Making Videos by me

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I been making a series of Videos on how i do Kydex ( in the UK ) for my Knives

I started a couple of years ago mainly because i didnt get on with Leather and as an engineer it appeals

the Videos are aimed at UK based people so ref to suppliers etc are biased that way However Kydex is a fairly small thing in UK mostly done in sheds with little or no Suppliers like Knife Kits tho a few guys do have some basic stuff and Black 80thou is the predominate sheet available

I buy in a lot of my stuff from Knife kits and other USA suppliers simply because we cant get it any where else (Im even a Blade the Importer now and buy direct as Tek loks are very expensive here)

But Have found suppliers for the various best practice tools in UK etc.

I Pmed Alex (KNadmin) and he though the Videos might be of interest here any way


This is an ongoing project so will cover as many aspects of using thermo form plastics as i can

Apologies Im not a TV presenter, cameraman , editor etc I have cut out as many Umss n Errs etc as possible
also doing it on my own so not really able to Zoom in and out easily or pan etc
Editing is basic chop n stick on Windows live movie maker


The Videos are also on my website as a how to page
http://www.dorsetwoodlandblades.co.uk/howtokydex.htm


Part 1 (28mins) - Materials Bits and pieces used in making kydex sheaths



Suppliers of Kydex and equipt etc

UK Wood and Knife supply Has Black and Orange Kydex plus Eyelets and Setting tools

UK Heinnie Haynes Tek Loks


USA Knife Kits pretty much everything all the colours all the thicknesses but is expensive to ship in and you will get hit by Customs

USA USAknifemaker Not so much Kydex choice but do a variety of bits that Knife kits dont again shipping and customs charges apply.


Part 2 a (25mins) - Workshop Tools and equipment for Marking , Cutting, Heating and Forming Kydex Sheet




IR Thermometer not essential but handy and fairly cheap (thanks to PhillyEDC on you tube for this tip) Screwfix Or lots on Ebay

example toaster oven from argos ?26

B&Q Hot air gun ?20


Part 2 b (18mins) Workshop Tools and equipment for Drilling, Grinding, edge finishing & Riveting



Axminster Tools Drill bits

Axminster tools Arbor press

Axminster Tools polishing Equitment


Part 3a (20mins) Design and Form a basic Wrap sheath




Part 3b (38mins) Basic wrap sheath Trim and finishing





Parts to follow ( not exhaustive list will see how many we get to )

Part 4 Belt loops, Fire steel holders, Handy Straps

Part 5 Pancake sheaths

Part 6 ............

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Old 02-28-2012, 06:13 PM
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I've only watched the first two so far. Excellent material and presentation.

I've been putting off trying any sheath-making for months now. It's kind of intimidating to us newbies. These videos have given me the confidence and knowledge to dip my toes in.

Thanks!
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How do you cut your slots?


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Old 11-03-2013, 06:12 AM
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How do you cut your slots?
Here you go

http://knifenetwork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61915
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