Kydex Introduction
Kydex is an incredibly versatile material and is ideally suited to making sheaths for knives. It is relatively cheap, comes in an enormous range of colors and patterns, is incredibly durable, and requires only a minimal investment in equipment to work with. This course will teach you everything you need to setup your own operation making Kydex sheaths and holsters for yourself or to sell to others.
This one-day class runs from 8am until 5pm, and covers the following:
- Properties of Kydex
- Sheath design fundamentals
- Pattern making and jigs
- Making your own Kydex forming equipment
- Advanced forming techniques
- Finishing techniques
- Production of a two-layer 'pancake' style sheath
- Production of a one-layer 'taco' style sheath
- Production of belt mounting hardware
- Production of a small project of your own choosing
Cost includes Kydex, hardware, equipment use, instruction and two sheathes plus your own small project
Booking in advance is essential - very limited places
Details
Start Time |
8:00 am Sat 10-02-2024 |
Finish Time |
5:00 pm Sat 10-02-2024 |
Capacity | 6 |
Registered | 2 |
Available | 4 |
Price | $550 |
Location | Tharwa Valley Forge |
Venue Information - Tharwa Valley Forge
Tharwa Valley Forge is located at 11 Naas Road in Tharwa ACT. Parking is located next to the Forge in the signposted carpark. Fridge and microwave available for storing and reheating lunches.