KYDEX 101
Learn how to make a kydex knife sheath at home AND everything else you need to know to get started with forming kydex!
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Course Objectives
What can you expect to learn?
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Learn how to make a kydex knife sheath at home - layout, blocking, taping, heating, forming, cutting, sanding, harware, and more!
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Learn the basics of forming kydex - whether as a hobby or a side business!
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Learn how to choose the right foam for your press & how to make your own DIY kydex press.
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Learn what tools you need to get started in kydex.
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Learn how to safely and properly heat and form kydex (and the Floppy Test).
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Learn how to choose kydex, where to buy it, and what hardware to use.
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Learn the intricacies of knife sheath layout, design, and RETENTION!
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And more!!!
Who is this course for?
Whether you're wanting to build kydex sheaths for your own knives and tools at home or whether you're wanting to start a side business doing it for other people, this course is for you! Learn the nuances of DIY Kydex by someone who's been doing it for years - as a hobby and as a business! From supply sources and tools to insider tips & tricks, you'll be making your own kydex sheaths in no time!
Make Your Own Kydex Press
DIY AT-HOME KYDEX PRESS
Save yourself $100s of dollars by making your own simple, but effective at-home kydex press using simple, inexpensive materials. Dennis teaches several options that won't break the bank!
Meet Your Instructor
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Owner, Crow Creek Outdoor Skills
Dennis Grisamore
Dennis Grisamore is the owner of Crow Creek Outdoor Skills. He is a outdoor skills instructor, hiking guide, camping guide, and gear fabricator. He also manufactures custom kydex products from his shop nestled in the Rocky Mountains. Dennis is also a former USMC Sergeant, Vietnam Combat Veteran and Air Crew Survival Equipment Instructor, Inspector, & Technician.
Course Curriculum
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1
WELCOME & SAFETY
- Terms & Conditions, Disclaimers, and Waiver of Liability
- Introduction
- Workspace Safety Tips & Personal Hazards
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2
MATERIALS, TOOLS, & PRESSES
- Materials List
- Tools List
- DO-IT-YOURSELF Kydex Presses
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3
INITIAL LAYOUT & CUTTING
- Knife Sheath Layout
- BONUS VIDEO: What makes a good neck knife?
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4
PREPARING THE KNIFE
- Rentention Area & Checking for Sharp Edges
- Knife Sheath Blocking
- Taping Concept
- Taping
- BONUS VIDEO: Taco Knife Sheath
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5
PRESS PROCESS
- Select & Size Foam
- DIY Kydex Press Setup
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6
HEATING & FORMING
- TEMPERATURE
- REHEATING
- FLOPPY TEST
- FLOPPY TEST DEMO
- FORMING
- OPENING PRESS
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FINISH LAYOUT
- FINISH LAYOUT
- CUT OUT
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8
FINISHING
- Sanding
- Cleaning & Adding Hardware
- Lanyards
- BONUS VIDEO: How to damage a pistol
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RESOURCE LINKS
- Resource Links for Further Learning