DIY Video Lesson
Sheath/Holster Making
Making a 2-piece "Sandwich-Style" Holster - Basic Design & Construction

In this video, Robbie Feltman from CKK Industries will show you the basics of 2-piece (sandwich-style) thermoform holster design and construction. You will learn staging, handgun and material preparation, heating, forming, finishing and assembly. This presentation also includes belt loop placement and mounting. The demonstrated holster design in this video is done in Coyote Brown cell/smooth KYDEX® thermoform sheet and includes black roll-eyelets and mounting hardware. This is a recommended video for beginning to intermediate hobbyist.

Specifications
Instructor = Robbie Feltman
Video Format = HD (High Definition)
Video Run Time = 23:51


Check below for all the materials and tools that we used in this video to customize your own 2-piece video.
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*Sheath/Holster Molding Press - Bench Model - (8 x 12)

The CKK sheath molding press is the industry standard in thermoplastic forming presses. Built…

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KKSMP-12
8-32 - PHILLIPS - Flat Head - (.375 x .225) Head #5 for IWBs - (1ea)

8-32 Screw
Flat Head Phillips
Head #5 for IWBs

These are black oxide coated steel flat head…

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832FHP-IWB-5-BK-375-1
CKK Rivet/Eyelet Flaring Dies - Journeyman Series - #8 - (1/4)

CKK Original Design
Journeyman Series  #8 ( 1/4")
Rivet Flaring Die Set …

Model
KYRDJS-8
CKK Rivet/Eyelet Flaring Dies - Master Series - #8 - (1/4)

CKK Original Design
Master Series #8 ( 1/4")
Rivet Flaring Die Set …

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KYRD-88
CKK Rivet/Eyelet Flaring Press - Master Series - (For Sheath/Holster Making)

The CKK Original Design
Master Series Sheath/Holster
Rivet Flaring Press Own the Original!
Get…

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KYRD-PRS
Die Guide - Journeyman Series - For Journeyman Eyelet Setters & Snap Setters

This is the stainless steel die guide designed to align and hold our Journeyman Series Eyelet…

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KYRDJS-DG
Eyelet Hand Setter (#8 size) - (Fits 1/4 Inch Diameter Eyelets) - (Includes Base & Ram)

This is the #8 eyelet hand setter tool. It is designed to create a "rolled" finish on…

Model
HRSK8
Eyelets - #8-8 (1/4) - Black Finish - (for .080 KYDEX®/HOLSTEX®) - 100 Pack

Flaring Eyelets
#8-8
(Tactical Black Finish)

These are the industry standard 1/4 inch diameter flaring eyelet/rivet…

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KYSR8-100
Finishing Washers - #8 - Countersunk - (Black Oxide)

Countersunk Finishing Washers

These are finishing washers that are designed to work with tapered screws, such as…

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AV-FW-08-BLK-1
HolsterMolds® - Holster Molding Prop - for S&W 9/40 SHIELD

HolsterMolds®
Holster Molding Prop
for M&P 9/40 SHIELD

Professional holster makers know…

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HM-MP9SHIELD-1
Infrared Thermometer - Digital Laser - Pro Line - (Thermoform Molding)

The key to professional thermoforming results is proper temperature control. With our professional line infrared digital…

Model
ITG-PL1
KYDEX® Drill - (for eyelet holes) - (#8)

Used by professional KYDEX®, HOLSTEX® and BOLTARON® knife sheath and gun holster makers, these specially designed,…

Model
KYDRL8
KYDEX® Sheet - Coyote Brown - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge Kydex®. It is thermoform…

Model
AV-KYSHE-CBR-08
KYDEX® Sheet - Flat Dark Earth - Spring - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge Kydex®. It is thermoform…

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AV-KYSHE-FDES-08
KYDEX® Sheet - Olive Drab - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge Kydex®. It is thermoform sheeting in…

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KYSHOD08
KYDEX® Sheet - Tactical Black - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge Kydex®. It is thermoform sheeting in…

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KYSHE08
Sander/Grinder - 1 x 42 - Kalamazoo (1SM)

The Kalamazoo 1-SM 1 x 42 inch grinder is the perfect choice for pro level kit building. It…

Model
SMKG
Slotted Post - Stainless Steel - Black Zinc Coated - (1/4 in) - 10 Pack

Slotted Post - Stainless Steel - Black Zinc Coated - (1/4 in)
(.20" x .250" x…

Model
AV-SP-250-SSBK-10
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Thermoform Item Masking Tape - 3M Brand - (2in x 60yd)

This is 3M brand thermoform item masking tape. When creating a sheath or holster, it is…

Model
TIM23902M3
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