VIDEO
DIY Video Lesson
Sheath/Holster Making
Making a Fold-over "Taco" Holster - Basic Design & Construction
In this video, instructor Robbie Feltman will show you the basics of fold-over (taco-style) thermoform holster design and construction. You will learn staging, handgun and material preparation, heating, forming, finishing and assembly. This presentation also includes jig design and installation for retention spacing and clip mount clearance. The demonstrated holster design in this video is done in tactical black cell/smooth KYDEX®; thermoform sheet and includes Flush Mount Clip placement and installation. This is a recommended video for beginning to intermediate hobbyist.
Specifications
Instructor = Robbie Feltman
Video Format = HD (High Definition)
Video Run Time = 22:55
Check below for all the materials and tools that we used in this video to customize own 1-piece holster.
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The CKK sheath/holster molding press is the industry standard in thermoplastic forming presses. Built…
Model KKSMP-12
These are our newest USA made, DFARS compliant flat head screws. These are 302HQ stainless steel, black…
Model 832FHP-SSBK-375-1
These are our newest USA made, DFARS compliant flat head screws. These are 302HQ stainless steel, black…
Model 832FHP-SSBK-500-1
These "metal" universal flush mount belt clips are very practical when you want a thin profile…
Model AV-BCFM150H-MET-BK-1
These "metal" universal flush mount belt clips are very practical when…
Model AV-BCFM175H-MET-BK-1
These universal flush mount belt clips are very practical when you want a thin profile (or…
Model AV-BCFM150H-BK-1
These universal flush mount belt clips are very practical when you want a thin profile (or…
Model AV-BCFM175H-BK-1
This is the stainless steel die guide designed to align and hold our Journeyman Series Eyelet…
Model KYRDJS-DG
Our #8 Journeyman Series Rivet/Eyelet flaring die set is designed to "roll" the unflared side of a…
Model KYRDJS-8
Our #8 Master Series Kydex Rivet/Eyelet flaring die is designed to professionally "roll" the non-flared…
Model KYRD-88
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The CKK Master Series…
Model KYRD-PRS
This is the #8 eyelet hand setter tool. It is designed to create a "rolled" finish on…
Model HRSK8
These are the industry standard 1/4 inch diameter flaring eyelet/rivet used in making thermoform sheaths and gun…
Model KYSR8-100
These are finishing washers that are designed to work with tapered…
Model AV-FW-08-BLK-1
These are black EPDM rubber silencing washers that are commonly used with TLMAB mounting posts, chicago screws,…
Model W-EPDM-500180187-1
Professional holster makers know that the safest, cleanest, and least damaging way to create a holster for a…
Model HM-MP9SHIELD-1
The key to professional thermoforming results is proper temperature control. With our professional line infrared digital thermometer gun,…
Model ITG-PL1
Used by professional knife sheath and gun holster makers, these specially designed #8 sized patented…
Model KYDRL8
This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge KYDEX®. It is thermoform sheeting in…
Model KYSHE08
This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge KYDEX®. It…
Model AV-KYSHE-BLIZ-08
This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge KYDEX®. It is thermoform sheeting…
Model KYSHBR08
This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge KYDEX®. It is thermoform…
Model AV-KYSHE-FDEF-08
This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge KYDEX®. It is thermoform…
Model AV-KYSHE-FDES-08
This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge KYDEX®. It is thermoform sheeting in…
Model KYSHOD08
The Kalamazoo 1-SM 1 x 42 inch grinder is the perfect choice for pro level kit…
Model SMKG
These are black zinc coated stainless steel slotted posts. They are used for mounting sheath and holster attachments. Because they…
Model AV-SP-250-SSBK-10
These are black zinc coated stainless steel slotted posts. They are used for mounting sheath and holster attachments. Because they…
Model AV-SP-125-SSBK-10
This is the mounting system that we use with Tek-Lok and many other knife sheath and gun…
Model TLMAB
This is 3M brand thermoform item masking tape. When creating a sheath or holster,…
Model TIM23902M3
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