Burke Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 if your machien can handle it you could use upholstery thread too, its heavier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 My Poor butcherd chicom Grim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DesertFoxRomel Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 anyone know if using Kryon spray paint will work on fabrics, such as nylon/ polyester? If so, will it wear off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
master_titled Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Works but will wear off and be spotty. Just dye it correctly and you won't have much of a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L_T Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Chest rig sprayed and with added Velcro on pouches. Also an example to DesertFoxRomel of spray paint on fabrics, the more coats of paint you put on the better the colour, it will slightly wear off eventually but thats how most gear looks in reality anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diwiak Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Right lets get the ball rolling... Viper LASF. one day decided i could do with a holster. so i added one How did u paint it???? What kind of color?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L_T Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 How did u paint it???? What kind of color?? Olive Drab Military spray paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzo1 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Right now, I use some el cheapo 37% cotton, 63% Polyester thread in my sewing machine. Every so often, the thread breaks or gums up in the machine, halting production and ruining gear. Any suggestions of what brand and composition thread I should use in a sewing machine, that will also add durability to my gear? I heard somewhere, possibly in the manual, that el cheapo WallyWorld thread isn't going to work without the said problems 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 mine from www.thethreadexchange.com, or something like that. Look at the bonded nylon threads. I've gone through several cones of their thread, and it's all good stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vercingetorix Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 how is kevlar thread? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
inkjet Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Kevlar thread is not really necessary, most gear companies just use bonded nylon thread, like what gonzo suggested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzo1 Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liquidflorian Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Any ideas on where to score Cordura? DIYTac store has been out for a while.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fingers A.R.S.E. Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Sorry for the bad pictures, i dont know what happend to my camera. Its my lastest that i have done, BHI 7.62 chest rig. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vercingetorix Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Any ideas on where to score Cordura? DIYTac store has been out for a while.... vermont barre's surplus... its very cheap too... they have a limited color selection though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scaramuccia Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) Well, I've got this homemade magazine drop pouch. Pictures here. Edited November 24, 2008 by Scaramuccia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzo1 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) Check out rockywoods.com for cordura. ETA: That drop pouch looks great! Well done. Edited November 25, 2008 by gonzo1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aimpoint Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) some of mine,will post up some pouches another time Edited November 25, 2008 by aimpoint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkchild130 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Nice kit. Is that issued carpet? Darkchild Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xjawbonex Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 nearly finnished the holster for my custom grendae launcher! holster made out of fiber glass with multicam cordura resined over the top! looks less dark & less shiny in real life as i coated it with mat varnish! just need to put some thin leather round the top to protect the edges of the fiber glass! did the molle on the back out of thick leather & some spare pouches i had kicking around for the straps! That is siiiiick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xjawbonex Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Here is my Custom "Soldier Up Gear" PC. Thanks Gonzo!!! Now with pouches: I still have a radio pouch i have to fit on there. Im not sure where i want it yet. But it will have to wait till i get it and my radio back. Also another SUG creation, Peltor Headstrap Cover: Best pic i have, for some reason my camera is acting up. Gonzo is nasty. How much do you charge? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richwatts2002 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 That is siiiiick thank you! im working on some other projects atm, will post some pics when they are all done! mainly stuff for my sniper loadout! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aimpoint Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Nice kit. Is that issued carpet? Darkchild cheers dude nah afraid not Aimpoint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkchild130 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 it looks identical to the stuff in my Issued house! Darkchild Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aimpoint Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 i probly got some run off as they ordered to much lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThompsonMuppet-uK Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 aimpoint that is really nice resembles a specter vest (a bit) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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