Kydex Press

[meyer4589]

So I've been kicking around the idea of messing around with kydex this winter. I have read up and gathered some supplies to begin working. The only thing that I am missing is a press. I know I can buy one but they are expensive. I've looked around online for making one but I can't seem to find step by step plans or blueprints for one. I know there are some members here that work with kydex and can maybe point me in the right direction for building a press

 

[Double T]

Check out Phlster on youtube. Copy his press that uses two twisting clamps and buy quality foam.

 

[kwood]

Does the press you can purchase already come with foam?
if so, that would be just as expensive as building one unless you already have four really solid clamps
the clamps are something you can't skimp on, trust me on this one
feel free to PM me if you have any other kydex questions. Another member and I run a small kydex holster business and would be happy to help you with any info you may want/need

 

[subtlesixer03]

1 5 gallon bucket, 2 solid hard wood boards cut in 1 sq foot pieces, 2 quality foam for kydex moulding cut to 1 sq foot, roll of double sided tape, and your butt. a book or tablet/laptop helps pass the pressing time. serously it works very well. lonehooser invented it.

 

[lonehoosier]

This is what I use. It does not get much simpler then this. Don't over think it.





Checkout this old thread.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-kydex-workshop-sunday-december-2-2012-a.html