DIY Video Lesson
Sheath/Holster Making
Making a Fold-over "Taco" Holster - Basic Design & Construction
w/Christian Green (GreenForce Tactical)

In this video, Christian Green of http://www.GreenForceTactical.com offers a wealth of holster making secrets. During the DIY instruction, he shows us his personal method for designing and forming a basic 1-piece (taco-style) holster for a M&P Shield. Watch Christian as he demonstrates the steps necessary to plan and construct a thermoform holster for a modern handgun. Included in this presentation are segments on material layout, forming prep, scoring-and-breaking, toaster oven material heating, press-forming, eyelet installation (including flaring), profiling, trimming and edge sanding.

This is a great video for beginners to intermediate holster makers who want to learn the basic procedures of professional thermoform holster making.


Specifications
Instructor = Christian Green
Video Format = HD (High Definition)
Video Run Time = 20:01


Check below for all the materials and tools we used in this video to customize your own 1-piece holster.
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*CKK Sheath/Holster Molding Press - Bench Model - (8 x 12)

The CKK sheath/holster molding press is the industry standard in thermoplastic forming presses. Built…

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KKSMP-12
CKK Eyelet Flaring Die Guide - Journeyman Series - For Eyelet & Snap Setters

This is the stainless steel die guide designed to align and hold our Journeyman Series Eyelet…

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KYRDJS-DG
CKK Eyelet Flaring Dies - Journeyman Series - #8 - (1/4)

Our #8 Journeyman Series Rivet/Eyelet flaring die set is designed to "roll" the unflared side of a…

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KYRDJS-8
CKK Eyelet Flaring Dies - Master Series - #8 - (1/4)

Our #8 Master Series Kydex Rivet/Eyelet flaring die is designed to professionally "roll" the non-flared…

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KYRD-88
CKK Eyelet Flaring Press - Master Series - (For Knife Sheath & Gun Holster Making)

Own the Original!
Get the flaring performance that you expect! The CKK Master Series…

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KYRD-PRS
Eyelet Hand Setter (#8 size) - (Fits 1/4 Inch Diameter Eyelets) - (Includes Base & Ram)

This is the #8 eyelet hand setter tool. It is designed to create a "rolled" finish on…

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HRSK8
Eyelets - #8-8 (1/4) - Black Finish - (for .080 KYDEX®/HOLSTEX®) - 100 Pack

These are the industry standard 1/4 inch diameter flaring eyelet/rivet used in making thermoform sheaths and gun…

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KYSR8-100
Infrared Thermometer - Digital Laser - Pro Line - (Thermoform Molding)

The key to professional thermoforming results is proper temperature control. With our professional line infrared digital thermometer gun,…

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ITG-PL1
KYDEX Eyelet Drill - (#8) - (For 1/4 Inch Eyelets) - CKK Design

Used by professional knife sheath and gun holster makers, these specially designed #8 sized patented…

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KYDRL8
KYDEX® Sheet  - Black - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge KYDEX®. It is thermoform sheeting in…

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KYSHE08
KYDEX® Sheet - Blizzard White - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge KYDEX®. It…

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AV-KYSHE-BLIZ-08
KYDEX® Sheet - Blood Red - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge KYDEX®. It is thermoform sheeting…

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KYSHBR08
KYDEX® Sheet - Flat Dark Earth - Fall - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge KYDEX®. It is thermoform…

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AV-KYSHE-FDEF-08
KYDEX® Sheet - Flat Dark Earth - Spring - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge KYDEX®. It is thermoform…

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AV-KYSHE-FDES-08
KYDEX® Sheet - Olive Drab - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge KYDEX®. It is thermoform sheeting in…

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KYSHOD08
On Target™ - Holster Molding Prop - for S&W Shield

Multi-Mold™ 
Holster Molding Prop
for M&P Shield

Multi-Mold™ holster molding props are…

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MM-MPSHIELD-1
Sander/Grinder - 1 x 42 - Kalamazoo (1SM)

The Kalamazoo 1-SM 1 x 42 inch grinder is the perfect choice for pro level kit…

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SMKG
Thermoform Item Masking Tape - 3M Brand - (2in x 60yd)

This is 3M brand thermoform item masking tape. When creating a sheath or holster,…

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TIM23902M3
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