Thread: Forming Kydex
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Old 11-21-2008, 18:14   #32
Bill Harsey
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Originally Posted by Kyobanim View Post
For a person interested in learning how to work kydex, what would be appropriate as a test item to start off with as a learning experience?

Also, would a coping saw work as a good cutting tool?
Kyo,
I think the coping saw would be fine. Anything that works wood, works Kydex even easier.
Round rasps will cut the small corners, files and sandpaper work good on Kydex and medium steel wool is a fast way to finish the edges.

Ken, I'm going out to try the tin snips on some Kydex, never would have thought of that myself. I think if you measured Kens grip strength it would be somewhere between neanderthal and superman. Not sure if that will work for me.

Smokin Joe, you now own the first PS.com "Redneck Sheathmakers Award of the Year" for using your wifes "srubby" to finish Kydex.
Don't you folks have hardware stores at your location?
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