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

HOLSTEX Carbon Fiber Textured Sheets:

HOLSTEX, the world's only thermoform sheet material that offers a dual-side texture finish as a standard option, is the most advanced material available for holster and sheath making use. This texture variant, called "Carbon Fiber," features a 3D textured surface that ensures ultimate formability, as the texture is uniformly visible from any angle in the final formed object. No other material offers this standard feature, effectively doubling the application potential of the material.

Kydex Holster Molding Press:

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 designed by experts, for experts, and will last a lifetime. Our professional forming system is perfect for making flat-faced (one-sided) or a 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 down in place using the supplied retention chain, enabling you to walk away and do other processes while your heated KYDEX, HOLSTEX, or Boltaron sheet material is cooling into final form.

Included in Bundle:

(3) HOLSTEX Thermoform Sheets - (Carbon Fiber Texture) - (Olive Drab) - (0.080) - (12in x 12in) (1) Kydex Holster Molding Press - (Maxx Foam)

For DIY Thermoforming:

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 keep the shape of the item that was used to mold the shape into place. In its cooled state, it is very durable and lightweight, making it 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 3K Twill pattern. This is a reference to the size and shape of the texture, which is the most common carbon fiber weave size. The 3D carbon fiber texture on Holstex sheet provides 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 from rugged 0.25-inch steel plate with a full black surface coating, this forming press is perfect for making flat-faced or a full fold-over sheath and holster, commonly used for securing knives, firearms, web-gear, flashlights, magazine clips, cell phones, and many other items. Using this tool, you can 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), then cover or wrap your item with the heated material. Once this is done, place the wrapped item in the molding press and apply pressure (chain locking optional). The molding press will quickly improve the quality of your sheaths and holsters.

Foam:

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

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