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[shamelessplug] Lads and lasses, some of you had previously expressed interest to me in some custom gear. This is me saying that I'm back open for business for the summer. I'll be able to build stuff only until about the beginning of August, so if you want stuff, get to me sooner rather than later. Pictures of a few past highlights can be seen here: http://photobucket.com/SoldierUpGear . I have a few standard things, but I can do true custom as well (to an extent...). Thank you for your time. :-P [/shamelessplug]

I'll see what I can do. That would be a bit difficult to make because of the mesh and the vest shape. I'll get back to you.

New stuff: Hydro pouch with added patch panel. Drop leg platform. The holster is old—just the platform is new. And for those who expressed interest in my gear previously, I'm open for business again.

I set my suspenders so that the belt would ride just below my PC, which happens to be right around where my pants belt is. It probably wouldn't be comfortable with LC-1/2 suspenders, but low-profile suspenders make a pretty big difference.

Where does the EBR part come in?

That's disgusting. You should give me one.

Here's the most commonly used one; it'd require re-working your battery setup, though. http://www.imageseek.com/karsten/gallery/forsale

Dan - love the 733. I've been wanting to set one up almost exactly like yours for quite some time.

I actually agree. Up until this point I've used a 1913 sling on it, but that doesn't work terribly well (IMO) when you want to sling the gun and use a sidearm. 3-points (also IMO) are somewhat of a compromise; they're clutter-y and kindof a pain to deal with, but if you need to drop the gun they hold it pretty conveniently. I used my 1913 on the M14 at OP:Blackjack this summer, and it didn't help me a whole lot. When wearing a PC it doesn't really want to stay slung. Yes, I did make the cheekpad-thing.

All made by yours truly:

Had a bit of time to throw some stuff together thus far over the break. MJK-ish M14 mag pouches: Multicam admin pouch: Low-profile suspenders: M14 stock pad/mag pouch and sling:

Check out rockywoods.com for cordura. ETA: That drop pouch looks great! Well done.

You can use kevlar thread, but it's unnecessary. It also costs more. I've heard it's also better to keep your materials mostly the same. If you're sewing kevlar, by all means use kevlar thread, but nylon thread might be better for nylon fabrics/webbing.

Yeah, you won't be able to use anything from wallyworld. You'll want at least a #69 bonded thread like ChickenZombie said. Use the absolute biggest needle that your machine will run— you'll break fewer needles, and the machine will generally just run smoother. Also, turn the top tension all the way up. You might need to help it out a bit by lightly holding the thread before it enters the machine to provide added tension, too. If you're creative, it's not hard to figure out an external tensioner so that you don't have to sit there and hold the thread.... As for brands of thread, I get

I really don't mean to monopolize this thread, but I'm going to for a moment anyway. Since I've been getting a fair amount of PM's about custom gear, etc., I just want to put this somewhere public to save all of us some time. As much as I appreciate the interest in my gear, I'm afraid academia calls and I must answer. The day-to-day effect of this is that I can't take any orders until this school year is over. So, if you have an idealized piece of gear you're absolutely dying to have, feel free to brainstorm it and write it down, and I'll see what we can do with it once I get back

Google up "1907 sling" and you'll find plenty of options. I got mine at Walmart, and the old adage of "you get what you pay for" definitely applies in this case. CheaperThanDirt has them, but I'm not sure where to recommend for the UK.

Here's mine.

Fail. Sorry.

Thanks for the kind words, guys. Man inkjet, that's a killer deal! An teammate of mine said his mom has an industrial machine that she'll give me, only problem is that he lives 4 hrs away.... Nope, I don't use a binding attachment. I'm kindof glad too, because it's given me reason to explore other methods of construction that don't require binding. For instance, I shifted to making all my mag pouches like the coyote M14 pouch you see. Removing the binding step cuts out a pretty big chunk of time, and IMO it looks better in no-bind form. Justin, if all goes well, yours shoul

Looks great man. I'd love to see some more detail on the rig. I'm very jealous of your machine, too. Here's my latest PC: I made everything you're seeing. 3) 2x m4 mag pouches 1) 2x m14 mag pouch 2) 2x pistol mag pouches Saber radio pouch Hydration carrier 1911 holster Multi-tool pouch

Short answer? TM. My opinion, of course.

Wow, um, just use your irons, my man. They don't hurt as bad as you think, lol.

Digging the SMG with the A2 upper.

Believe that's an HSGI holster.