HOW TO: Thermoforming Kydex - ESKATE Battery Box Part 2

[@eva2k0]

Thank you for making this video. This is giving me some confidence. I couldn't find an appropriate enclosure for my large(12S5P) battery, so I'd resolved to make one myself using a similar process.

[@barnes_specialty]

Glad it was helpful.

[@sethmcneill4450]

Where did you get your kydex from?

[@barnes_specialty]

@@sethmcneill4450 knifekits.com

[@AdjrianNickelodeon]

Never heard of Kydex before this video. Thanks bro!

[@KyleCWong]

Really interesting process, thank you for sharing! Have you tried thermoforming other plastics? What made you choose Kydex?

[@dennisyoung4631]

Had an idea to do this, looked it up - and someone shows it!

[@jobejahova]

You need to have the kydex clamped in the foam much quicker. I use a vacuum method that actually forms while the kydex is still at top temperature. Faster is key

[@places_unknown]

brilliant idea with kidex.

[@slimycilantro7269]

what thickness did you use

[@AlaskaBikeDoctor]

How flexible is this stuff after it’s heated? I’m thinking it would well as a shield on mountain bike frames or forks.

[@barnes_specialty]

It’s very flexible when warm but hardens back solid after it cools.

[@danmaltby3271]

How strong is that kydex if you go down curbs or bump into rocks

[@ellisonle1029]

Whoo, keep going!! 👍🏼

[@dudeskidaddy2413]

good stuff. How thick is your Kydex?

[@barnes_specialty]

dudeskidaddy2 0.080"

[@FrancisW]

ah nice! After seeing this video i found a sheet nearby 28x48 for $50. I might try to build my own enclosure as well. Debated between this and fiberglass

[@slimycilantro7269]

thank you I am going to try it

[@manski209]

For how long did you leave kydex in the oven?

[@barnes_specialty]

Sorry I missed your comment. 15-20min starting with it cold and slowly raising the heat until it's ready.

[@myxrprecious8807]

Nice video.Thanks

[@metalwood7225]

Great video! Thx for sharing! keep it up

[@barnes_specialty]

Thanks. I hope to post some more soon. I blew my VESC up last week.

[@metalwood7225]

+Barnes'd what happen? what batteries are u using?

[@barnes_specialty]

Blew the DRV board somehow. Still looking into it. 12S Lipo on 50V.

[@swimwithcoachraven1532]

Thanks for the video. Ain’t that a lot of work

[@barnes_specialty]

Nothing good ever came easy and I enjoy learning new things and sharing. So totally worth the effort.

[@gMan1971]

nice! very nice!

[@slimycilantro7269]

for the kydex

[@barnes_specialty]

0.080 inch. In the US knifekits.com has good prices.