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Күн бұрынOfficial Simple Little Life video of a simple DIY Kydex Press.
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@davidprice6462 2 жыл бұрын
Quick note to those thinking of building one of these. Before you set the screws for the hinges in the back, compress it with clamps and then set the screws so that when you are clamping the front, the same pressure is also at the back.
@oscarortega6781 2 жыл бұрын
Compress the back with clamps?
@sultanaljuhani1571 Жыл бұрын
very very good tip. Thanks mate. it means compress them from all area then set the screws
@user-dy5ho4sj2w Жыл бұрын
Thank you, good advice.
@ethangraves6620 7 ай бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking when watching. Good tip
@panganaranga 6 ай бұрын
Thats what I was thinking anyway. You need to set the clamps so it already creates pressure when you fold it. Otherwise it will only press in the front.
@parrishparrish3084 8 жыл бұрын
Finally, someone builds a Kydex press we can be proud of. And most of all. IT WORKS. Thanks man...
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
+r parrish youbetcha!
@freddiecisneros2622 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, you inspired me to build a press. I had most of the materials on hand. Total cost for the project came to $16.28. BTW it works great.
@TheGreatHurlyBurly 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone watching this in 2021 cry when he talked about all the wood he got for free?
@Simplelittlelife 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha exactly right?!
@Lapeerphoto 7 жыл бұрын
I prefer Double sided Carpet Tape over 3M-77. Makes for changing out foam, much cleaner. Nice simple DIY. Good detail, thanks!
@ammonkempton1016 8 жыл бұрын
If you tape paper towel around the foam, it will help protect the foam from the heat and extend its life considerably. I know it might not be the greatest solution, but its certainly helped preserve my molding foam in sheath making.
@FrMichaelSEC 5 күн бұрын
I know this is a 7 -8 year old video, BUT... you might also consider using baker's Parchment Paper to help protect the foam from the heat.
@scottschoemann1651 7 жыл бұрын
4 steel pins anchored in the lower block sliding free in the upper and 2 ratcheting tie down straps with two alignment guides per strap (one on each block) on each side in proper position. fast and easy and allows for ANY thickness so you can do knife sheaths to revolver holsters, and if needed you can forgo strapping with weighs or sliding clamps since the pins keep everything lined up
@scottschoemann1651 7 жыл бұрын
BTW Using Robertson screws is cheating!
@orlandoarguinzoni8780 6 жыл бұрын
Great video content. Definitely going to follow these steps and build my press this weekend. Thanks
@phila1714 6 ай бұрын
Yes hinges is a must cuz I tried just clamping and had the same problem with the knife moving while clamping. Gotta be quick too trial and error will get you dialed in. Thanks for the vid
@Simplelittlelife 6 ай бұрын
You’re welcome. Cheers 👍
@dougpope5627 Жыл бұрын
I'll be building a press today and your video will be a great help...thanks.
@mattbrown5511 7 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the chirping in the background. I have around 40 full grown and 5 biddies.
@ltjon1924 Жыл бұрын
Just a thought, but you might try a flat silicone cooking sheet between the foam and your work piece.
@neotoxo54 Жыл бұрын
👍👍Glad to see the proper use of a file i.e. push in one direction. Also, load up the file with soap stone & it will cut better & clog less. Good vid ! 👍👍
@dickgozinya9228 11 ай бұрын
I just put 2 cinder blocks on top of mine. The pressure is instant and you don't need hinges or clamps. Never had a problem. You can also place the press on the floor and stand on it and drink a beer. 🙂
@stephonglascoe9856 6 жыл бұрын
Great video quick and no rambling on and on!
@veryboringname. 5 жыл бұрын
2000 viewers? You're at 207K now. Good job! Thanks for the well-shot video with excellent audio, am off to build my first press now!
@Simplelittlelife 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 👍
@jarodmorris611 4 жыл бұрын
@@Simplelittlelife - Now it's 246K....you've come a long ways. Love this channel.
@paulmendolia8483 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant as usual. I really dig watching your videos. Thanks so much.
@tj.rodriguez1400 3 жыл бұрын
THAT WAS AN AWESOME VIDEO. I WILL BE MAKING ONE FOR MYSELF ! AND START WORKING WITH KYDEX FOR MOST OF MY KNIVES ! THANKS !!!
@LMN22 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, I've been looking into making a holster and this was the missing puzzle piece
@TobyFireandSteel Жыл бұрын
Great video brother. I haven't seen this one before for some reason.
@Simplelittlelife Жыл бұрын
Thanks Toby! I appreciate that buddy!👍
@adammarshall80 6 жыл бұрын
Great info. I'm going to do this for a Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel sheath and add some molle straps and webbing for small survival items.
@dant4786 7 жыл бұрын
Using Velcro to adhere the foam to the press is a good option because you can swap it out when the foam wears out. Good video.
@Simplelittlelife 7 жыл бұрын
+Dan Tao that's a great idea! When I have to replace this stuff I'll certainly be doing that. Thanks for sharing!
@dr.dreymisenheimer8499 11 ай бұрын
Congratulations on having way more than 2k subscribers! Watching this 7 years after you posted it and you’re at 294k!
@Simplelittlelife 11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@markhwebster 7 ай бұрын
great tutorial, thanks!
@Simplelittlelife 7 ай бұрын
You are welcome
@Jeffrich308 8 жыл бұрын
That Maple would make great scales too! Thanks for your videos!!
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
+Jeffrich308 yeah it sure would. I plan on using some of it for scales soon. I've got slabs and slabs of the stuff. Almost feel bad using it for a press... Glad you like the videos and Cheers!
@MadMaxWill 8 жыл бұрын
Another great video! I saw someone use 1/8" high temp silicone sheets to cover and insulate the foam. Might be worth a try if your foam keeps getting depressed, either that or take it out for a beer..
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
+Maxwill Beryl hahaha! I'll take it out for a beer either way! I've never heard that idea before but it sounds like it would work well. Thanks for sharing!
@PinchiCabrones 6 жыл бұрын
Maxwill B, what type of adhesive do you recommend to put on the High temp silicone sheet onto the foam?
@PinchiCabrones 6 жыл бұрын
Simple Little Life, thank you for sharing that video.
@FellsApprentice 4 жыл бұрын
@@Simplelittlelife where do you source those large kydex sheets we see in the very beginning?
@bobbyjenkins6285 7 жыл бұрын
I like this kydex press ,, I will have to build one like this,, thanks
@ddlonglegs 5 жыл бұрын
I need the connections you have lol. Being a knife maker, getting free/cheap maple and black walnut in bulk makes me drool haha
@spitcross 8 жыл бұрын
ive read on a forum about kydex that if you head up the foam right after your done with the pressing proces the foam goos back to its original state. My self, i haven't got ang experience with kydex jet.. just orderd my first 2 sheaths and going to make my first press soon. Cant wait!
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
+spitcross thanks for that tip! I'm going to have to give that a try with my heat gun. Cheers!
@codyparker900 7 ай бұрын
Awesome video, thanks
@bryanr2885 7 жыл бұрын
Damn, a year ago you were striving for 2k subs.... now you have 100k+. That's awesome!
@magaz 6 жыл бұрын
glad I found this video... I'm planning on playing with Kydex over the next few weeks... First job on the list is to make a press... :)
@drewneel6716 8 жыл бұрын
one way ive seen to not get the depressions in the foam is to heat up the foam and item you are molding the kydex around. you will also get better definition in the kydex
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
ah, interesting. I've never heard of that but will certainly have to give it a try now. Thanks a bunch for sharing! Cheers!
@garyabc 6 жыл бұрын
Good suggestion. I was wondering why some kydex makers were heating their firearms with a heat gun before placing the hot kydex.
@randybaublitz5659 7 жыл бұрын
Love your videos bro, been making knives for about 1 year & refer to your channel often, great job!
@kevinsluder3711 8 жыл бұрын
like the drill POV! very creative
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
haha, thanks!
@mariusbarnardo5592 Жыл бұрын
Everyone's probably going to laugh now.... But a sandwich press does the job just as good 😂 Just have to set it so it doesn't get too hot..... Just another way of doing it from a blade smith, all the way out of Cape Town, South Africa. Nice vid brother, plain, simple and to the point. It doesn't get much simpler than this and a lot cheaper than buying a kydex press...
@speddytaghetti7905 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! 4 years and you went from under 2k subs to a WHOPPING 242,000+ subscribers! Great job brother! That’s some very impressive growth in a short amount of time, and congratulations on the success! Subbed and liked...great video too!
@johnliggett9271 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@akuen1411 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thanks for the info. -Aspiring knifemaker needing sheaths.
@canadianneo-frontiersmen6165 8 жыл бұрын
Yhea....I like when you get motivated like that!
@calebgauthreaux1328 5 жыл бұрын
are you a bladesmith or a trained tv host? Very informative and professional!🤘🏼👌🏼✌🏼️👍🏼
@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435 5 жыл бұрын
Great job .....Well done Its great you can get that wood its very expensive to have to buy
@jamespappas8205 5 жыл бұрын
As a newbie a ran into a heat issue with my foam.. I bought some grey stuff from home Depot about 1/2" thick.double layered it. Put my warm pieces on,clap. Then when I opened it my kydex was stuck to the foam pad🤬. So now I use cooking spray 😎
@gcknives139 8 жыл бұрын
Only one side of the kydex foam works, and that looks like the wrong side. The other side has a heat resistant coating.
@oscarortega6781 2 жыл бұрын
Ima use my moms wooden tortillera
@gordonbarrow6577 Жыл бұрын
Post a picture of what she does to you after that. Lol
@chopper00691 6 жыл бұрын
Nice. Im making one tomorrow.
@bayouboys1829 5 жыл бұрын
Great Video Making it simple
@misterdeluxia5948 8 жыл бұрын
Great video, will be trying this!
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
+MisterDeluxia thanks!
@watermain48 8 жыл бұрын
Nice build Jeremy, thanks for sharing it with us. Did the impressions from the lighter go away after a while?
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
Yeah they did. I've actually found this foam to do a great job at releasing the imprints left behind, even if it takes a few days. Cheers!
@Jedi_Jed 4 жыл бұрын
Nice work and good luck with the videos.
@howardjohannssen4607 7 жыл бұрын
Real informative, thanks.
@arn6376 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching this video a lot lately as I brainstormed for press ideas and just realized the giveaway was for 2k subscribers lol 5 years ago now he has 270k subscribers lol god damn this mans been doing work on the KZfaq wow 😮
@NuManXplore 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, and I must say, WOW, that press is easy, and honestly really helped me see how easy kydex is. Love the "drill cam" too btw, THAT was cool, oh and the Robertson screws...don't see them on YT too much. :-) Atb!
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
+NUMan14 Hey Thanks. Super easy stuff to make. A nice sheath only takes about an hour from start to finish. That's the beauty of kydex:)
@skeletonpenis 7 жыл бұрын
wow back when you were going for 2k subs... great job!
@byronmcmahon2268 7 жыл бұрын
Wasn't sure about wrapping hot kydex around a lighter but great video bro
@aitf99 6 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video ! That camera is so good as well !!
@matthewhoward4549 5 жыл бұрын
Kydex is for rookies! I am returning the leather ... Kydex has scratched all my blades that came with it as standard. Some expensive blades now have Kydex damage !!! I wish blade manufacturers would give you a choice between Kydex for kids or a leather sheath for all blades over $200 ... the leather would be an optional extra (higher cost) ...
@fayettevillin 7 жыл бұрын
I watch lots of videos and never subscribe! But this i def had to great work!
@gentlemensedge5503 6 жыл бұрын
I'm about 3/4ers through. Why do you put adhesive down for the pads? I don't see a reason but hey!! It's your video and I'm diggin' it so far.
@turk_killcas8487 6 жыл бұрын
I couldn't figure out why the glue spray. At first I thought of some kind of release agent but turned out to look like the same can.
@ShadowGryphon 5 жыл бұрын
To prevent the pads from moving. Makes one less thing to worry about when putting the kydex in the press.
@jkblades7519 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Jeremy!! I learned a lot from that one and will be building my press this week. Did you notice the indentions in the foam showing up on the kydex in later uses?
@cybervore 2 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the tool you used to ream out the new screw holes?
@aasiaasi 7 жыл бұрын
I know it's already a bit "old" video but have you had any problems with those dents? Do they leave a mark on the next project that you're pressing?
@Simplelittlelife 7 жыл бұрын
+Keijo Johansson nope. I thought it would be it doesn't affect the next press at all. I'm still using the same foam that I had in this video and probably have about 50 sheaths on it and it still work great. Cheers👍
@luizdiaz5196 4 жыл бұрын
Good question. I asked myself the same thing
@jjs811 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I was wondering if the hinges keep you from getting even pressure from front to back? It looks like it would keep the aid with the hinges from smashing down. Any problems with that? Thanks again for sharing
@haydenrasband1601 7 жыл бұрын
The hinges are going to apply an amount of pressure in the back and that pressure is determined by how much pressure is in the front, so it's just how the press is designed that keeps even pressure
@joelrausch4824 3 жыл бұрын
I understand your question I don't think he does
@robg2049 6 жыл бұрын
Great channel Thank You....
@RNW11B94B 3 жыл бұрын
That’s simple enough for a caveman like me to do!!!! 😍
@jonathanvick3491 7 жыл бұрын
nice idea thx
@BadAssConcealed 3 жыл бұрын
NICE VIDEO, THANK YOU
@KaliBlaz 7 жыл бұрын
what i don't like about this press model, is that the hinges won't allow for equal and uniform pressure over the piece you are working with, you will always have more pressure towards the front when the clamps go, which results in more defined impression where more pressure is applied.
@radarmedia2508 6 жыл бұрын
Need the knife thanx for idea there no gun stores here in Canada for pistols an I’m a lefty so hard to find holsters at airsoft store this will help
@chanmoua 2 жыл бұрын
Would a 2x6 work? Or like two 3x3 or something?
@jchast1980 6 жыл бұрын
Nice work.
@joelrausch4824 3 жыл бұрын
What toaster oven model and make are you using
@hollyjo1909 7 жыл бұрын
Have you tried it with a handgun holster? It doesn't seem it would make a good enough definition unless you had thicker foam.
@2300Kenzie 7 жыл бұрын
I would have left the hinges at the original length so the holes aren't at the edge of the wood on the upper piece. Nice knife.
@iamstarbuckcomcast.netrosa4985 7 жыл бұрын
2300Kenzie e
@barryd.thomassr.9156 Жыл бұрын
If you glue the foam you will have trouble replacing it. And lose the ability to turn the foam over after each use to minimize those impressions from clamping.
@Simplelittlelife Жыл бұрын
It’s been 6 years and I am still using the same press. It’s working great. I would have hated to use it these 6 years without the foam glued in. Gluing it in is far superior than not gluing it in.
@renn_frenn 7 жыл бұрын
Could you use a heat blower on the foam to take the impressions out? Also warming up the foam before pressing helps
@Sov92 7 жыл бұрын
So did those imprints left in the thermal foam end up messing up the next project? Or does that pretty much go away when hot kydex puts another impression over it?
@jean-philippefleury8471 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
+Jean-Philippe Fleury you betcha:)
@justaguy4real 7 жыл бұрын
6:20 notice how the drill bits crawled to the left a bit? need to apply pressure and push/press inward a bit with the points so it dimples the hole and doesn't do that.
@tdg0101 8 жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
+Tdg0101 Thanks!
@josephrector8735 8 жыл бұрын
ok what was the little yellow handled tool you used to debur the holes
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
+Joseph Rector I think it's actually called a debuting tool. I believe that even Home Depot and other places are starting to carry them now. I think there are some that are being sold under the General tool name. An essential tool for all kinds of projects in the shop. I lost mine for a few day last month and realized just how much I use it all the time. I have some cheapos that work fine but if you can find the original Vargus brand that are made in Israel, those are noticeable better than all the other ones out there. I've had that yellow Vargus for over 15 years now and it's like an old friend to me. www.vargus.com/shaviv/ www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/188-9193253-2436947?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=deburring+tool
@commandernoodles2367 2 ай бұрын
Can we use sofa foams?
@kimsrensen8926 4 жыл бұрын
Hi. I will try to make a holster for my gun. But I do not have a model of my gun. Will kydex stick to the gun ???
@Nicoleon-im7su 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that nice vid!
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@ShadowGryphon 5 жыл бұрын
Just curious, but are such thick wood blocks necessary?
@jamespappas8205 5 жыл бұрын
I thought you would have used longer screws for your hinges due to weight and pressure.. Not that I'm doubting your knowledge,from what I've seen your a beast
@ClumsyGamerGuy 7 жыл бұрын
the impression on the foam from making things effect your next build does it leave impression in kydex the next go around thanks
@touchMelilbro 6 жыл бұрын
ClumsyGamer no
@itsreallyhairy3555 6 жыл бұрын
No
@darioernertoflores596 8 жыл бұрын
Hola. Me han gustado mucho tus videos. La verdad son muy didacticos Pero no se nada de ingles. No habra alguna posibilidad de hacer una versión subtitulada al español. Gracias y saludos desde Mendoza, Argentina!
@benjamincole3582 7 жыл бұрын
Cool vid man... Awesome tattoo on your fingers!
@Marc-qo1gz Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome where do you order your Kydex ?
@mikemorris3467 7 жыл бұрын
Hi what are the dimentions of your kydex press thanks keep up the good work
@Shepardman1983 7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Subscribed.
@northwestboy862 3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone think that there is any utility in pre-loading (lightly clamping) the press a little when marking and installing the hinges?
@LookieChannel Жыл бұрын
how many times can you use the foam before it gets wasted?
@Simplelittlelife Жыл бұрын
I’m at about a hundred or more and still using this same one I made in the video. Maybe a few hundred by now.
@wandersonfernandes4001 7 жыл бұрын
What material is this black foam?
@blargh39 5 жыл бұрын
EVA foam, you can use the same foam from those foam floor tiles used in gyms or childs rooms
@samora3 4 жыл бұрын
great video , question where can I buy those thick wood blocks . I didn't see them in home depo, and what are the dimensions ? thanks
@harryjohnson3617 4 жыл бұрын
Probably about 1.5 to 2inches thick 12inches x10 inches. It aint gotta be exact. Just check at a lumber yard or post a picture of the wood on facebook someone will bless u
@jstenuf 8 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm on a SIMPLE youtube binge right now and LOVED your youdube on Dysen recharger repair (!! ) Do you think that lining the heat resistant foam for kydex press with foil would help keep it from retaining deforming marks after pressing the hot kydex? Also I found the knife making tools vid helpful thank you!. What small aluminum part or block could be used to make the sander? \
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
+Julia Mahaffey Hey Thanks Julia! I never thought of lining it with foil, but that's a good idea. I'm going to have to try it next time, thanks! For the sanding block I used a piece of 2" X 3" aluminum (if I remember correctly) but was also thinking of maybe making it out of hardwood like maple or something. The bummer with wood is that I would worry about it swelling and deforming if when wet-sanding. Cheers!
@jstenuf 8 жыл бұрын
+Simple Little Life I see that Amazon does sell Aluminum Block for milling. I enjoy working with hardwood and some of your hard maple would be perfect . . . you are right that you might get swelling depending on how long you used it wet, whether you coated it with poly, etc. Another option would be stabilized wood. There are many good youtube instructions for stabilized wood. Corian? Maybe . . . I'm studying today on how to make a knife that is light enough for backpacking and substantial enough for bushcraft. Thanks for your help!
@Simplelittlelife 8 жыл бұрын
yeah you bet. Corian. that would probably be a great option. That is a very interesting concept, light enough for backpacking, and substantial enough for bushcraft. That is the best part of learning to make knives! Learning the design and different concepts for all over the place. I'd never heard of that idea before. Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
@codyswilley 4 жыл бұрын
I have been alot of stuff in my day, but never a drill
@Keith_the_knife_freak 7 жыл бұрын
nice
@king_klaba Жыл бұрын
wood size sir?
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