want2race Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I have some inch thick Delrin laying around, some free kydex and more time than money. I used the Delrin as the forming mold for both the shell carriers and the mag pouch. Too bad it's white, but the price was right. I started with the mag pouch because I didn't have one and just finished my 3 gun rifle. Then, once my 3 gun belt was finished off (with 4 Progressive shell carriers) I was amazed at how HEAVY it was. Empty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) Krylon Fusion paint for plastic is the answer. Amazingly durable. If you get more ideas for kydex, I've got more white at the plant. PM me if you need some. I can bring it to a local match. BTW nice work! Dave Edited February 28, 2010 by Airedale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Adamson Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I have some inch thick Delrin laying around, some free kydex and more time than money. I used the Delrin as the forming mold for both the shell carriers and the mag pouch. Too bad it's white, but the price was right. I started with the mag pouch because I didn't have one and just finished my 3 gun rifle. Then, once my 3 gun belt was finished off (with 4 Progressive shell carriers) I was amazed at how HEAVY it was. Empty! Shaun, Can you take some more detailed pictures of the carriers, specifically the bottom and sides and how you did the pocket curves to hold the shells from coming out the bottom?? Those look great, what did you use for belt attachment, they kinda look like tek-loc's, but not quite... Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 I used some older tek-locs. Waiting for some more (new ones) to come in. I want to make at least 3 more. They weigh less than half of the progressives. Don't get me wrong, the Progressives are the Cadillacs of the carriers, but I wanted the Lotus model (lighter). I'll try the Fusion, in flat black, or Sand, and see how it lasts. Next project, a carry holster for my wifes Government .380 (AKA, my church gun). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 As requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Adamson Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 As requested. Ah, ha... perfect, I wondered, and you provided the answers. Care to off the basic dimensions of the Delrin block? Thanks so much! Alan I've got 6 of the Mt Man (or whatever they are called) setting right here and yes they are *heavy* with out being loaded... so this may be an good alternative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 If you measure the inside width and thickness of your mtn man carriers, that's all you need (and height of course). My delrin block is around .910 thick. I was going to mill some material off of my 'real' carriers to shed some weight but figured I'd try this first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Very nice! What are you using for the "spring" in the shell carrier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 .062 thick (thinner than the body) kydex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I made a shell carrier this evening. I used all thin (.062) kydex as it's all I had at home. I also made the belt attachment out of kydex. I'll assemble the pieces tomorrow. The paint is drying now. I believe it will work fine and it's very light. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DADDY Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I made a shell carrier this evening. I used all thin (.062) kydex as it's all I had at home. I also made the belt attachment out of kydex. I'll assemble the pieces tomorrow. The paint is drying now. I believe it will work fine and it's very light. Dave Pics or it didn't happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I made a shell carrier this evening. I used all thin (.062) kydex as it's all I had at home. I also made the belt attachment out of kydex. I'll assemble the pieces tomorrow. The paint is drying now. I believe it will work fine and it's very light. Dave Pics or it didn't happen! OK- Mine aren't as clean as Shauns but they work. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurch Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Do you guys want to make some of these to sell or is it a case of it takes 6 hours to make and it's not worth it? I just started shooing 3-gun and can't really find anything that I can afford as far as shotgun shell holders. And the AR mag holder is pretty nice too! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 All it takes is some kydex, a way to cut it and heat it, and some fasteners. I used an old 2' level as the form. Cheap and easy. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airic Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 All it takes is some kydex, a way to cut it and heat it, and some fasteners. I used an old 2' level as the form. Cheap and easy. Dave Where is the best place to get the kydex and supplies? I see a lot of listings on google, mostly involving knife companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurch Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Thanks Dave. I Googled it and I can give it a try. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 We had to remove about 8 posts... We had a member here that was in violation of the forum rule for advertising his products/services on the forum. Some of the posts removed were in response to that (if you are wondering where a post went). Please keep the thread on the "do it yourself" track. Thanks, - Admin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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