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Smokin Joe · 11-03-2008, 22:08

I have just a quick safety tip:

Heating Kydex for too long or at too hot of a temp can cause a very toxic gas.
Rule of thumb if it starts smoking don't breath the gas!!!

I usually heat a sheet for 5-6 minutes at 300 degrees, at that heat and duration it usually comes out of the oven as pliable as a sheet of paper. Take this with a grain of salt I do not even rank as an amateur when it comes to making anything out of kydex. But I try and have done some reading on the topic.

11-03-2008, 22:08	#4
Smokin Joe Area Commander Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,691	I have just a quick safety tip: Heating Kydex for too long or at too hot of a temp can cause a very toxic gas. Rule of thumb if it starts smoking don't breath the gas!!! I usually heat a sheet for 5-6 minutes at 300 degrees, at that heat and duration it usually comes out of the oven as pliable as a sheet of paper. Take this with a grain of salt I do not even rank as an amateur when it comes to making anything out of kydex. But I try and have done some reading on the topic. __________________ "This is the law: The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck, "The Law"
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