New Kydex Press! Non-Hinged

[@pyzik200]

GREAT idea on the countersink for the clamp and the legs underneath! I am starting to build one this evening and gonna use this as reference.

[@AlexEberhart]

I have done a little molding on a project and I used a foam sleeppad or yoga mat that I had gotten from Walmart at sometime. I cut it into pieces and doubled it up on which makes for about an inch on each side. I was just making a press out of what I had around. It worked really well for the couple things that I have molded.

[@bkpickell]

I know you commented on this a really long time ago, but since no one replied I thought I would try to help you out. After watching this video 100 times and pausing it 10000 times. I found out the clamps he was using are Jorgensen 12" clamps, those clamps have a 3" throat.

[@r2doc42]

Thanks bkpickell! watched it 50 times and paused it 5000 times until i scrolled down and seen your response. I've only been able to figure out they were Jorgensen's just didn't know that throat size. You're a life saver. Thanks again.

[@Tjolbi]

I really like this press design so I made my own version of it. Thanks for showing it off, Mike did a good job on it. :)

[@BlossomNoirASMR]

Hey! Can you please tell me what kind of foam you used? Thanks!

[@celia222]

You could put a rope with a pulley and counterweight (or foot noose) to keep the lid up while putting the work in the press.

[@ismailsenel3812]

Soooo informative video. Gonna build the same press for myself. Thank you!

[@Super44automag]

I found out making micarta, due to the time considerations, that it is MUCH faster to put your press on the BOTTOM of the bench surface and (i know it sounds crazy, but it works) using a hydraulic car jack underneath. If you relief cut the face of the jack into some plywood(even hardwood will split) it won't shift. you can do the same for kydex, without turning and turning clamps. faster and saves wear and tear on the wrists and joints.

[@jonnyboat2]

I was looking at the HolsterSmith website for foam. They have a foam called Extreme that’s supposed to be their best and give great definition and last a long time. They have two other grades of foam in addition to the extreme. I saw somewhere that the stiffer and the denser the foam, the better the definition. They recommend preheating the foam with a heating pad sandwiched between the foam sheets before pressing.

[@JefferyTomkins]

I just want to thank you for making these absolutely amazing videos

[@PrancingBigfoot]

I had to search for foam as well because knife kits is out of theirs. I haven't tried it yet but I ended up finding rolls of neoprene on amazon. I chose the 1/2" thick foam and double it up for top and bottom; this gives me a 1" thickness for top and bottom. I will also try this foam that you found; this is a timely video for me as I was in the same foam dilemma.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Funny the first thing I though about when you talked about the book press was the instructables. Very nice! And they are sold out of the foam!

[@bkpickell]

I'm just eyeballing it, but the clamps he is using are Jorgenson 12" Clamps with 3" throat depth. So that would make that top brace piece about 9" long which should make the piece of wood under that 12"x12", I'm guessing the piece of wood under that would be about 18" square. The bottom assembly should mirror the top with the exception of the legs.

[@GARYMANDIEVAN]

You make some of the best holsters that I have ever put on my Friend, I'm so glad you are getting some well deserved benefits , Thanks I still need that 340 M&P LOL

[@6174ever]

I really enjoyed the video, glad I found you.

[@TheRobertdavie]

very cool press. congrats.

[@GarageHolsters]

Nice press, nice video, very informative. Thanks Jon.

[@ChinookOutdoors]

Thanks for this video! I'm planning on making a new press, and it helped a lot!

[@JoseRodriguez-sh2nf]

How long and wide should I make it? Can you share the measurements please 😀 btw love your videos

[@jdhunsaker7973]

At 7:20 you show improved definition on the magazine pouch. Wouldn't that be a problem with a loaded mag? Anyone's experience? I'm copying this press and method exactly os I'm curious if anyone had this problem. Thanks in advance!

[@jeffkilcrease8641]

Nice press!! You mentioned movement from using hinges, very true. Your vid just made me a believer on going with the vise method. What's the dimensions of yours? Just the outer and inner that the foam rests against? Nice job!!!

[@koine2002]

It seems that the foam he's using is neoprene based on what's available from the website he mentions. Neoprene can be bought by the sheet or it can be had in the form of already made things like exercise mats, car repair pads, gardening knee pads, etc.

[@Super44automag]

I know you can always just reheat kydex and do it again, but why beat up your wrists if you don't have to? plus will speed up your output a lot. Just cause you were saying about increased order volume, thought I'd share a trick. hope it helps.

[@BoomBoomChicky]

If I were to send you an AR-15 Pistol grip, would you make a removable featureless add on for those of us in CA? ( I know there are others out there, but they don't have one for the BCM gunfighter.)

[@austenazevedo6078]

I got a press from knife kits and it came with their maxx foam and the foam is really stiff like you have in this video.... I'm trying to make gun holsters and it's so stiff I cant get the press and the foam to squeeze together all the way there is a gap because it's so stiff and I get bad definition on my holsters. Any advice on how to get it softer and more useable?

[@xx12elliott12xx]

hey phill are you in Culpeper Va? i see the dont tread on me in the background.

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

Try searching for "ed caffrey kydex press harbor freight flooring jack " Much simpler & to jack it together stays straight.

[@PrancingBigfoot]

USAknifemaker is also out of stock of the foam. I will just have to use amazon for right now. Anyone know of any other sites that sells this style of foam?

[@zleftyguitarist]

What do you need 4 layers of 3/4" decking for? Would two be enough?

[@PHLster]

@GARYMANDIEVAN Thanks so much Gary! Let me know the dimensions on that custom barrel on your 340 and I'll see what I can come up with.

[@kylenuttall34]

can you make a leg holster?

[@brianallen0826]

Jon Can you give me the overall measurements for that press? I want to make one just like it but I need to know the length and width of the plywood pieces. Or maybe give the guy who made it for you my contact info and maybe he'd give me the measurements.

[@stanleysmith3461]

Saw a reference to the dimensions available on Facebook. Just spent 30 minutes looking. Can anyone provide a link?

[@MexicanNinja82]

where can I get one of them?

[@chavezchavez556]

What do use for the foam ? I have some really stiff foam that is out of a kayaking lifevest

[@bigjoeherping]

What is the width and length on your foam and press?

[@wandersonfernandes4001]

What matter is this foam?

[@tg6760]

Quick question why do you put that blue masking tape on all your mold guns?

[@PHLster]

Blue guns aren't perfect and adding a few layers of tape makes a smoother holster. Check out our video on Managing Retention Issues for more info.

[@tg6760]

+PhillyEDC will do asap, thanks for the quick response and I appreciate the videos. I'm looking into making a holster for my gun.

[@zerocontent3171]

try foam-n-more...... check out their neoprene

[@I_suk_guys_]

Why is there s hump over the injection port? Do you build that up so it doesn't stick in the holster?

[@PHLster]

Ben w Correct. Follow up in the video, "Managing Retention Issues."

[@PHLster]

@kylenuttall34 We are working on it.

[@sierranovember6]

Yes, I watched the entire Samsung ad. Yes I did.

[@BResearchdevelopemen]

Neoprene foam is best

[@JC-ms2rz]

38 density grade foam...

[@jeffkilcrease8641]

Nice press!! You mentioned movement from using hinges, very true. Your vid just made me a believer on going with the vise method. What's the dimensions of yours? Just the outer and inner that the foam rests against? Nice job!!!