We use a fresh razor knife and recently sharpened scissors. They work like a charm and will give you super clean cut edges.

Hi Alex. We use "Maxx" form for the base layer and "Xtreme" form for the contact layer. You can see them here: www.holstersmith.com/vcom/molding-presses-foam-molding-foams-c-548_524_810.html

Hi Anwat. The thicker the item is, the thicker the foam needs to be. For example, if a handgun is 1.5 inches thick at it's widest point, the foam on both sides of the press should be at least 1 inch thick (2 inches total) to allow them to completely wrap around the gun's contours on both sides when being pressed. This allows them to push the heated thermoform plastic into the various recesses to fully cover (form around) the item. Let us know if you need more help!

Yes, we can ship it. 🙂

We used 1" Xtreme Form foam on the outer and 1" Maxx form for the inner. Here's a link. Let us know if you need more help. www.holstersmith.com/vcom/molding-presses-foam-molding-foams-c-548_524_810.html

Heres a tip most channels dont mention. If your gun came with a plastic carrying case, sometimes they have foam in them, just flip the foam over to the flat side and use the carrying case as the press. Makes it very easy. Sometimes the case isnt big enough, but usually it is.

Be careful trying something like this. Most carrying case foam will melt to the heated Kydex. Also, a thin plastic carrying case will deflect too much when you press it. If you're going to make a homemade press, use a minimum of 1/2 inch plywood to eliminate deflection. We use 3/4 inch on our wooden taco press. Read all about foams and presses here: www.holstersmith.com/vcom/tools-molding-presses-foam-c-548_524.html

@@KnifeKits ​Definitely true. Ive made about 6 holsters with carrying cases, another dozen with a nicer press. Never had any carrying case foam melt on me, but theres a massive amount of variance in that foam, and the carrying cases certainly do flex.

Hi Matt. It's a proprietary formula.

@@KnifeKitsunderstandable. Thank you.

@@KnifeKits the stuff I use for my trainers is terrible for holster making. Trying to offer some minimalist holsters along with them. I’ll support you guys ordering these as durable as they seem. I’ll wear gloves to be safe.

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You won't scratch your gun if you take your time with the prep work and molding. If you're only making a single holster, a live weapon is perfectly fine to use. If you're doing several holsters for that model, we recommend a molding prop just to be safe.

Hi Paul. Thank you for the suggestion. We get questions on creating retention all of the time. I'll add the video topic to our list. If you need any help using one right now, feel free to call us and we'll walk you through over the phone.

That's a good idea. It's not as straight forward as it seems. I've added "knife sheath retention" to our future video list. That's a topic that we should definitely cover. Thank you!

Hi Tom. Use the #8 (1/4) inch diameter eyelets for those. If you're working with 0.080, use the #8-8 length, and with 0.093 use #8-9 length, etc.

It can be removed, but it may leave adhesive residue behind. Once you put it on the holster, and it has some time for the adhesive to semi-cure, it's pretty stuck. If you're going to remove it, do it sooner rather than later.

It's a .250 post (www.holstersmith.com/vcom/slotted-post-steel-black-oxide-finish-pack-p-3722.htmland a .4375 screw (www.holstersmith.com/vcom/phillips-oval-head-4375-300-1ea-p-6704.html) Let us know if you need more help!

It's mostly medium gray tones to deep black in color mix.

It's cutting board material. You can also use a block of wood to backstop the assembly.

They mount with 1/4 inch holes through your KYDEX holster or sheath, similar to the FOMI clip on this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6nVZn2rrbqke6Msi=luUtM4MudRoFniHk If you still have questions about installing them after watching the video above, reach out to us at 877-255-6433 and ask for Robbie. He can walk you through it on the phone.

It's half-way down this page. www.holstersmith.com/vcom/edc-wrap-sheet-material-c-546_1057_1061.html Let us know if you need more help!

@@KnifeKits Thank you. Just created acct and purchased. Also Subbed. Question: I bought a Safariland 6354RDS in what they call "Ranger Green" which is actually 100% without question OD Green. So my intent is to disassemble the holster wrestle off their cordura wrap and install yours. Any tip on the removal? I wish you were in south Florida, I'd have you do it. Thanks again.

About the only way I know is with a heat gun. However, with medium-high heat, you risk deforming the holster. I wouldn't add much more than low heat to soften the adhesive. Thank you for your business. Welcome to the addiction! Alex 🙂

I think a heat gun on any setting is not good. @@KnifeKits

That "click" sound is something that we all love. In order to get it, you have to create "retention points" in the holster shell. As an example of a retention point, when you look at the video title image on this video, you'll see an indention within the trigger guard area of the holster. This is generally found on both sides of this type of holster. It is created there by design (by the foam pressing the thermoform material into the cavity caused by the trigger guard), and this creates one of the major retention points on all handgun holsters. The kit comes with adjustable retention assemblies that allow you to tighten (or loosen) the "pinch" along the holster seam to create additional friction on the handgun. Don't worry, once you make your first one, it'll all make sense. If you follow the video steps, you can't go wrong. Let us know if you need more help!!!😃

Ha ha, good question... It should be pointed out that we're using the IWB straps to create an OWB horizontal carry setup. Thank you for pointing that out.

Tek-lok's have a square mounting grid pattern. Each hole is 0.20 inches in diameter and 0.75 inches on center. As long as your eyelet hole spacing is a multiple of 0.75 inches you're good to go. This diagram shows it best: www.holstersmith.com/vcom/images/bld-tch_tek-lok_cad_1500.jpg Let us know if you need more help!

They're not scotchbrite...exactly, but similar. 🙂Here's what you're looking for: www.knifekits.com/vcom/sandingpolishing-flap-wheels-c-1072_1004_1005.html

@@KnifeKits thanks. Ordered the 400 and 800 grit wheels.

Thank you for your business. That was a good choice of grits. One to remove stock and one to satin polish! 🙂Nice!

Yes, they only changed the color. The material they make them from is the same. They still had some green models left when the color change was made. They're on sale here: www.holstersmith.com/vcom/specials-c-916.html

Looks like a soapstone marker

That is what I thought. Thanks

Here's everything we have: www.holstersmith.com/vcom/tools-molding-presses-foam-c-548_524.html