Holstex Carbon Fiber Thermoform Sheet + Kydex Holster Molding Press Bundle for DIY Kydex Holster Making

HOLSTEX Carbon Fiber Textured Sheets: The "Carbon Fiber" texture variant of the HOLSTEX thermoform sheet features a 3D textured surface, making it the most advanced material available for holster and sheath manufacturing. HOLSTEX is the world's only thermoform sheet material that offers a dual-side texture finish as a standard option, ensuring ultimate formability with the texture uniformly visible from any angle in the final formed object. This standard feature effectively doubles the application potential of the material, as no other material offers this.

Kydex Holster Molding Press: Designed by experts for experts, the CKK sheath/holster molding press is the industry standard in thermoplastic forming presses. Built from rugged 1/4 inch steel plate with a full black surface coating, this forming press is built to last a lifetime. Our professional forming system is perfect for making flat-faced (one-sided) or full fold-over (wrapped style) sheaths and holsters, commonly used for securing knives, handguns, web-gear, flashlights, magazine clips, cell phones, and many other desired items. The 12-inch bench model press comes complete with pre-drilled footer holes to accommodate stable production mounting, and the top plate has a channel locking system to allow you to lock it in place using the supplied retention chain, enabling you to walk away and perform other processes while the heated KYDEX, HOLSTEX, or Boltaron sheet material cools into its final form.

Included in Bundle: (3) HOLSTEX Thermoform Sheets - (Carbon Fiber Texture) - (Armor Black) - (0.093) - (12in x 12in) (1) Kydex Holster Molding Press - (Maxx Foam)

For DIY Thermoforming: The Holstex Carbon Fiber Textured Sheet is very similar to both Kydex and Boltaron in the way it forms when heated and molded around an object. Once cooled, this material will retain the shape of the item used to mold it, and in its cooled state, it is very durable and lightweight. It is widely used in thermoform holster making, cosplay costume creation, removable surface coverings, keel guard protectors, and much more.

3K Twill Carbon Fiber Texture: The carbon fiber texture applied to the surface of the Holstex sheet is referred to as the 3K Twill pattern, which is a common reference to the size and shape of the texture found on many carbon fiber items. The 3K Twill is the most common carbon fiber weave size, and the carbon fiber texture on the Holstex sheet is 3-dimensional, providing wonderful contrasts and lighting reflections, giving its appearance a striking effect on finished items.

Molding Press: The Kydex Molding Press is the industry standard in thermoplastic forming presses, built to last a lifetime with its rugged 0.25-inch steel plate construction and full black surface coating. It is perfect for making flat-faced or full fold-over sheaths and holsters used for securing knives, firearms, web-gear, flashlights, magazine clips, cell phones, and many other items. This tool allows you to make wraparound sheaths/holsters with both pieces of foam.

How to Use: To use this tool, simply heat your thermoplastic material to 300-375 degrees (depending on heating time and oven used), cover or wrap your item with the heated material, and then place the wrapped item in the molding press and apply pressure (chain locking is optional). The molding press will do the work for you, quickly improving the quality of your sheaths and holsters.

Foam: This model of the Kydex Press uses Maxx Form for the center foam, which has been specifically engineered for use in press molding sheet materials like Kydex, Holstex, and Boltaron. It greatly minimizes memory artifacts due to its superior chemical formulation and can be used on both sides, making it the standard for thermoform molding applications.

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