DIY Kydex Mag Carrier Part 1

This video is Part One of Three in a series on how to make pistol magazine carriers out of Kydex. This series includes tips on edge finishing and riveting.

[@ickess]

What did you use to make the press? I can tell plywood for the out side but what’s the black soft material?

[@GunfightersINC]

you're putting vids out too fast I'm getting behind..outstanding instruction. with a tripod it would be DVD quality I'd say. I like that table mat...I sould pick one up whats it called?

[@herberar]

Heat gun to a loaded magazine. Nice way to make some pop corn out of ammo !

[@281sTravel]

They aren't real rounds. They are snap caps.

[@pyzik200]

M&P Mag. That's exactly what I want to try. Thanks for the video!

[@nathanstotts8519]

I don't know how many times I've watched these vid's; but it's quite a bit. I do have one piece of advice for plastic/polymer mags: USE SNAP CAPS! I only say that because the pressure can cause the follower and top section to deform without any support. Recently had an issue with a GSG-522 mag, fortunately I was able to save it.

[@Crawfly]

Maybe I missed it in the video, but what type of foam are you using for the press?

[@aaronwest5536]

What thickness kidex did you use?

[@LiquidZ2k]

Do you still make the mag carriers by heating only one side in the oven? I've been trying to heat both sides at once and press it just like a gun, but it seems to never be tight enough unless I switch to .08 from .06 and use a bit of extra heat.

[@daviddepuy9843]

I don't clamp my press. I just stand on it. Also, Foil tape works really well for shaping, holding and building.

[@code3dee1]

Great video, your super brave throwing heat on live rounds in that mag!!

[@PHLster]

That's a snap cap, homie.

[@JAKMANJoshtheAKMAN]

a what? also is there a mag you can use that will make a semi universal mag holder?

[@charliedunn77]

Josh the AK MAN check out the egg roll mag design they sell em for 55$ for two but the design seems pretty easy to reverse engineer

[@OrangeBlood485]

im curious what type of foam did you use in the form? and where did you get it from?

[@chicofun4779]

Great video, I want to make a double mag holder, now I have an idea. Where can I get the black foam you use to press the kydex? thanks

[@TherapyRange]

Knifekits.com or gunholsters.com

[@robert5]

It is actually the same foam as the foam mats they sell at hardware stores that fits together and is used for floors to make a cushioned surface. It usually comes in a 4 pack. Harbor freight sells it the cheapest. Just cut them up and stack them using spray adhesive until you get the thickness you need. Here is another video that shows you exactly how to do it and used the cheap harbor freight mats like I said [not my video] >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojYn6BnfLtsp7c

[@christopherjames3027]

Nice Mr Unloved sticker

[@georgescarlett5441]

Wouldn't a VAC bag be quicker, and easier?

[@AlexEberhart]

Now to wait for part 2.

[@yuibot5998]

I like your simple press. I see people using 2 inch thick wood with reinforcements for the clamps and going all crazy with theirs but it really doesn't need to be so heavy duty.

[@GunfightersINC]

Oh and my next instruction video will be on how to build a killer kydex press on the cheap.

[@22dipthisstick]

Great videos man, thank you!

[@concealedkalifornia3269]

Great video. I have been getting into kydex lately and this helped a lot!

[@jbgbruno1]

How many minutes and temperature

[@brycewise]

misfits fan huh? check out tiger army or the living end

[@charliedunn77]

good choice of tunes!