Eklam Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Picture didn't upload correctly on previous post: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judgeman Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Wondering if one of you can point me in the right direction. I've a old ACU Molle II rucksack I was looking to get chopped and modded a bit into a sort of EDC messenger bag. Looking for someone stateside that might be interested, though I'll look across the pond if I have to. To whom should I turn? Figured this was the best place to ask. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eklam Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 A mini velcro lined map/admin pouch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eklam Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Low profile laser cut hypalon chest rig. The shock cord is more adjustable than the traditional X or H harness and also allows the rig to be comfortably worn at different heights. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roland1014 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 That is awesome! I imagine it weighs next to nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteevoLS Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 How much did that run you, assuming you had it done at a shop? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eklam Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Are you referring to the hypalon rig? If so, I made it myself since I'm a custom kit tailor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eklam Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Low profile elastic wallet with pull tab 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katotaka Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) This does count right? My very first piece of kydex: hello world! I did quite a lot of "homework" before laying my hands on those wonderful thermoplastic. A "channel" is needed for weapon light equipped pistol holster, I bought a POM stock for some other project before and I found this to be perfect for X300's size, I can use the lathe ( and some other machinery ) in my workplace so I saw a section of POM and lathed into a more manageable shape, then saw again to fit on the both sides of trigger guard. ( At the end I found that Tamiya masking tape IS good quality, but not good enough for the job, I'm going to use 3M Scotch Blue like the pros next time... ) More channels... and mounting point for Safariland patterned accessory. After some more tape and BOOM! You can find the "proper" way very easily on Youtube so I'm not bothering to tell in text. Yes I screwed the taco but it's my very "first" prototype, I proceeded making the holster because I NEED the experience. By the way the kydex was too hot and melted the foam of my press, again, NEED some more experience... ( I have invested an oven and some tooling but if I make around 5-8 holsters for my buddies for a cost lower than most "proper" custom holsters, we'are good. But no, sorry, I don't feel like doing commissioned kydex work for the moment. ) After some cutting and drilling...... Some more cutting drilling hammering screwing sanding buffing....... viola! Screw belt loops, I've got MLS! Hell yeah! ( please ignore the small screws, didn't buy any washers...yet ) Ooooops, too low...... Way too low......... edit: You're next! Edited July 10, 2014 by Katotaka 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isamu Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Dude, you should have seen my first attempt at making something from kydex, it was a complete LoL! yours look awesome. Keep up the good work, mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katotaka Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks bro, but I still call it screwed up bcoz I imagined my taco holster should fold along front sight channel and the gun is tilted by few degrees. ......BTW may be I got attached to this "the first" thing, it looks OK to me after trim > rivet > polish. Anyway, I think I've learnt quite a lot from this and I'm already looking forward making second one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katotaka Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Boom! Almost done... still not quite "right" compared commercially made holsters, for starters there's a "fold" where the kydex really folds, it's supposed to be smooth around the light and channel fillings. Also there was not enough / too much pressure on the foam press that the muzzle side ends up curly, tried to reheat with heat gun and pushed by hand, it helped but still little bit curly. Well I'm also considering about investment in a small belt sander which helps A LOT, and check about buffing tools and compounds, cos the glossy edge from the pros a really appealing... Riveted and added a small tension screw, and final hand sanding up to 600 grit with water, high grit helps but 600 or even 400 will do if buffed later, if I'm careful enough to not leaving too much tool marks using dremel... I tried to copy how Raven made their version, I was worrying about the gun able to drop from such a "revealing" hoslter design, surprisingly there's more than enough retention against shaking upside down, and it still holds even when pushed from the magwell. Not yet drilled, pic showing Safariland spacer as my template when I built the "widget" using wider popsicle sticks which allows few degrees of cant while I decide where to drill the mounting holes. "Threat!" (me taking picture of myself while holding both gun and holster on my waist... ) 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danieliglio Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 impresive!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echodafish Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 That looks really good and I am sure you could sell several here if you wanted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katotaka Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks, maybe just the pictures I think the bad parts are not showing very well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beta08 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I've been doing a bit of custom sewing for a little bit now (maybe 5 months). Everything is 330d Multicam with Milspec materials. Full album is here (http://imgur.com/a/jaFwF), but here are a few of the more innovative ones: Modular Mag Pouch - MK17: Allows use with bungees, flaps, both, or neither. Abdomen MOLLE Panel with removable stiffener to prevent floppage and a 5x 40mm pouch (this set is actually going to a Ranger): CPC/JPC/AVS GRG Pouch with a backlight for low-light use: Quad M4 Pouch with Frag/Dip Pouch: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beta08 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) The rest of the stuff I make is mostly copies of the rare Crye pouches: 40mm/Flashbang Small GP 9mm M4 The FLYYE tag and background was to troll with another group. I did indeed make this. Compared with a real Crye M4 pouch on the left. Edited July 24, 2014 by beta08 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isamu Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Let me take off my hat, impressive skills, I would never say you have been sewing for "just" 5 months. They look incredibly proffesional and well thought Pictures are a real pleasure and make me feel utterly jelous Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkchild130 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I figure this is the best place to ask, are there any UK based kit Tailors who do custom work on here? I'm looking for a very specific item to be made. Darkchild Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eklam Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Darkchild, PM please if you want items, such as daysacks, pouches, clothing, etc, made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eklam Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Drawstring bag in Multicam Litelok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eklam Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Drop leg rig: 2x 1911 and 1x Sig 550 Clamped Double Mag Imported some rare non slip elastic for the leg straps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eklam Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Modded a HSGI Padded Leg Panel with Cobra Buckles Also fixed the shoddy sewing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eklam Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Modular Velcro Pistol Insert and Pouch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkchild130 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 The dropleg pouch was for me, and I must say the construction is solid throughout. Great work by Eklam. Darkchild Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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