DIY Video Lesson
Sheath/Holster Making
DIY Video - How to Make a Fold Over Holster for a Glock 19 Using a Vacuum Forming Press

In this video, Holstersmith.com show how to build a holster using a vacuum forming press. The holster in this demonstration video was made with a Flat Dark Earth Spring KYDEX® thermoform sheet and a Flush Mount attachment. The molding prop that we used in this video is a Master Series Multi Mold® for a Glock 19 handgun. The video covers the complete holster build from molding to final sanding and polishing. Vacuum forming press allow for greater detail when forming thermoform sheets around a gun mold or knife.

Specifications
Builder = Robbie Feltman
Instructor = Steve Andrews
Video Format = HD (High Definition)
Video Run Time = 15:00


Check below for all the materials and tools that we used in this video to customize your own 1-piece holster.
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