Channel: Gough Custom

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Description: For more info about my knives have a look at my website: store.goughcustom.com I've been asked a number of times to do a tutorial on how to make a kydex sheath, and I finally got around to doing it! In this video I'll show you how to make an ultra-reliable kydex sheath by hand! Here's a complete list of all the tools and materials needed: Tools - Infrared thermometer: amzn.to/2cdIPZD ($14) Retractable knife: amzn.to/2bUpEoC ($10) 12" Steel Rule: amzn.to/2bUqsd5 ($8) Center punch: amzn.to/2cdJl9U ($8) Ball-peen hammer: amzn.to/2bYGP9I ($8) Cordless drill: amzn.to/2cC2XTp ($123) Cordless drill (cheaper): amzn.to/2cidCpG ($42) Brad point drill bits: amzn.to/2bYH4Pm ($7) Arbor press rivet setter: goo.gl/DWCoeZ ($50) Hammer rivet setter (cheaper): goo.gl/zz9fXv ($13) Flaring dies: goo.gl/aZ5VxC ($25) Bandsaw: amzn.to/2bUqr94 ($150) Bandsaw (better): goo.gl/NT1MYF ($230) Belt sander: amzn.to/2cdKuyb ($129) Griddle: amzn.to/2ciesTi ($21) Clamps: amzn.to/2bYHWXi ($11) Lumber handling gloves: amzn.to/2cpocsi ($8) Materials - Kydex (use 0.08" thick kydex): goo.gl/drQ5RJ ($4) Rivets (use #8-8 rivets): goo.gl/0lBn2J ($2) Masking tape: amzn.to/2bYJHRh ($7) Foam for making a kydex press: goo.gl/OYEH0r ($12) Pre-made kydex press: goo.gl/2kLPMV ($85) Here's a guide to making nylon webbing belt loops like the ones I use on my knives: bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1147139-Webbing-loops-for-kydex-sheaths Let me know in the comments if you have any questions! -Aaron