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Airsoft Hardware => Accessories & Gear => Topic started by: Ganef on December 14, 2005, 07:43:37 PM

Title: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Ganef on December 14, 2005, 07:43:37 PM
Thought me and Nate going back and forth was taking too much away from the original idea of the sexy gear thread so I thought this would be more appropriate.

This is not a showcase of items for sale, I am not trying to peddle my wares on this site, and hope others do not. None of these items are for sale. This is to inspire guys who want legit gear but can't spare the coin to get working on making their own gear.

To start things off right here is a bunch of stuff I have done lately.



 (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC140065.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC140066.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC140067.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC140068.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC140069.jpg)

The bag with the Kenyan flag is a "man-bag" I use for church, I finally relented to a bag due to all the stuff I was collecting. I have the Kenyan flag on it becasue I lived there as a missionary for the LDS chuch.
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Post by: studdermonkey on December 14, 2005, 08:24:39 PM
Well, I have the feeling that when I make gear, I'm out of my lane. Since, David owns the highway.

I also noticed, when he posts his gear, he doesn't say "This is only like this because of ____". Which, I do! I'm like the rookie. Sad, but true.

In other news, here is a rig I just got done making. I didn't take as much time as I should have, it could be better.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0287.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0289.jpg)
Hey, look! Stray threads!
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Post by: azsarge on December 14, 2005, 08:28:23 PM
Nice thoughtful design and execution, Nate!  

Are you wearing pants?
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Post by: Gantaliano Hoff on December 14, 2005, 08:44:23 PM
Good rig. Plenty of room on that thing, I like the utility pouch.

Yeah, I would have guessed you were storing your pants in the pouch, but I was kinda flat...
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Post by: Ganef on December 15, 2005, 03:46:50 PM
Todays project:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC150085.jpg)

It may look a little baggy for the M4 mag, that is becuase it is for AK mags.
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Post by: Ganef on December 19, 2005, 11:48:48 AM
New gear for today!

This is a horizontal GP pouch for small items.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC190008.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC190009.jpg)

Here is a close up of the quad pistol mag pouch showing that it will hold both double stack (glock 19) and single stack (1911) mags.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC150006.jpg)
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Post by: SINJIN on December 19, 2005, 01:31:24 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC190008.jpg)


Horizontal GP pouch is sexy, nice touch with the velco on the front.
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Post by: studdermonkey on December 19, 2005, 01:39:14 PM
Can it hold a Pringles can of chips? That's the important thing.

I'll be having some gear made by the end of the day, I hope.
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Post by: Cochise116 on December 19, 2005, 03:44:16 PM
Where do you guys get your Cordura at in CB?
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Post by: Ganef on December 19, 2005, 06:13:34 PM
If you are referring to Coyote 498 then there is none pictured and none can be procurred without buying a crapload. If you are talking about the coyote khaki then you can get it from www.paragear.com (http://www.paragear.com) under raw materials.
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Post by: Ganef on December 19, 2005, 06:21:50 PM
More pics for today:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC190011.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC190012.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC190013.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC190014.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC190015.jpg)

And if you comment on anything but the gear pictured, you will get nothing from me ever...
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Post by: TimW on December 19, 2005, 09:48:19 PM
Nice Nalgene pouch...that looks huge...is that for the 6L Nalgene bottle?

I need to bring you one with one of hte MSR Nalgene cups I carry so you can make sure it'd fit...then I want one or two.  :)
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Post by: studdermonkey on December 19, 2005, 10:14:31 PM
Tim, you need to make something and post it in this thread. Your stuff is cool.

DO IT!
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Post by: Ganef on December 20, 2005, 11:20:55 PM
Daily gear fix...

This is a concealable vest for soft armor to go under a chest rig.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC200020.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC200021.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC200026.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC200028.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC200025.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC200023.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC190018.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC190017.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC210030.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC210032.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC200022.jpg)

So much to look at....
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Post by: studdermonkey on December 20, 2005, 11:27:41 PM
I'm too fuckin speechless.
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Post by: azsarge on December 21, 2005, 05:20:49 PM
Quote from: "busta_cap"
1. We knew it was C dog without the retarded face shot,
2. The mega double Lolly Frown is alot better
3. Good s*** David.
4. YOUR FUCKING KIT IS CROOKED, Areezonuh sawrjunt!


5. Is that ball on the hat QD?


7.  My kit can be as crooked as it wants because I USE IT!  A crooked mag pouch still holds a mag.

Sorry about the lack of PERSEC, I like to post pics of myself that are actually MYSELF!  :lol:
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Post by: azsarge on December 21, 2005, 05:26:36 PM
Some details on my kit.

The quad pistol mag pouch was specially designed to fit in between the hook and pile on the front my my Eagle RRV below the bib.  It takes up no PALS space.

The GP is well, a GP.  Med GPs are too wide, Uprights are too tall, and smalls are too small.  This is the right size for what I wanted.

The 2 frag pouches are also from CT, as is the Mockingbird radio pouch.

We also made a new RELEASEABLE medic/utility pouch attachment system last night, but that's secret squirrel sh*t.
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Post by: TimW on December 21, 2005, 10:26:28 PM
Quote from: "azsarge"
We also made a new RELEASEABLE medic/utility pouch attachment system last night, but that's secret squirrel sh*t.


You mean like DBT? :)

Secret Squirrel...hahaha...even I could figure out how to do that. :)
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Post by: azsarge on December 21, 2005, 11:03:06 PM
Quote from: "TimW"
Quote from: "azsarge"
We also made a new RELEASEABLE medic/utility pouch attachment system last night, but that's secret squirrel sh*t.

You mean like DBT? :)

Secret Squirrel...hahaha...even I could figure out how to do that. :)


Uh, No, not like DBT.

There is nothing like this out there, Tim.  Like I said, it's a pouch attachment system.  When you release it, there's nothing left on the rig.  DBTs leaves a nice little rectangle of curdura that is completely unuseable for anything but that specific medic pouch until you un-weave the natick snaps.

omg, I've said too much!  quickly, MODS, delete this . . .
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Post by: TimW on December 21, 2005, 11:05:32 PM
Hahaha....I see how that works.

Finally, your secret formula will be MINE!
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Post by: azsarge on December 21, 2005, 11:06:56 PM
Quote from: "TimW"
Hahaha....I see how that works.

Finally, your secret formula will be MINE!


Alright, let me know how it works out for you, Tim.

 :lol:
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Post by: Ganef on December 24, 2005, 03:35:25 AM
Well my gear making came to a screeching halt when my thompson went down leaving me with one day left in the week to get a suitable replacement, but I found one. After some tweaking she is running like a champ, and I finished my med pouch to prove it. That is a Juki DNU-1541S.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC240009.jpg)
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Post by: azsarge on December 24, 2005, 06:05:02 PM
Well, I don't know sh*t about sewing machines, but I can tell that ones legit because it has red and green switches and has a special pedal.:lol:

If that will help you put all kinds of needle-sized holes in that "special" cordura that's coming any day, I'm down with it!

busta, BHI gear is sewn by hand with bamboo needles.
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Post by: Ganef on December 25, 2005, 12:21:16 AM
Santa was working late on some gears....

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC250010.jpg)
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Post by: studdermonkey on December 25, 2005, 12:26:31 AM
THAT is the coolest thing I've seen so far.

Wher did you get the velcro? I'm bummed you didn't ask me if I wanted in on any.
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Post by: Ganef on December 27, 2005, 11:02:10 AM
The new CT "Sidewinder" armor carier.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC270027.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC270030.jpg)
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Post by: SINJIN on December 27, 2005, 11:32:42 AM
Nice!
Can't wait to see it in person.
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Post by: Vince on December 27, 2005, 12:17:57 PM
Excellent work as always, David. Will that stop a Sidewinder?
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Post by: Ganef on December 27, 2005, 04:03:04 PM
Here is the sidewinder with a load out.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC270032.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC270036.jpg)

And this is the first all CT kit.
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Post by: Firehead on December 27, 2005, 04:14:02 PM
How do you adjust it hieght wise? You need to make it ride higher if you want the plates to protect you. It looks really good though. Keep up the good work, and you'll be like HSGI and all them other mofos in no time!
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Post by: IcePlatinumSky on December 28, 2005, 01:16:25 AM
Now if you made that in multicam for me, I would be set!!!
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Post by: Ganef on December 28, 2005, 08:46:20 AM
Actually I have one in MC for you that will be done before noon today.

Ian, you are absolutely right, the shouleder straps came out a bit long but that is easily fixed so I can since it up higher.

edit: has already been fixed.
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Post by: Farslayer on December 28, 2005, 08:58:52 AM
I love that SW...very nice kit.  Great job!!
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Post by: Bobaganoosh on December 28, 2005, 09:49:23 AM
You are amazing. I wish i had the ability, nay the finesse to create such masterpieces... but as displayed at RSD the things I make usually fall apart after heavy use :(
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Post by: Bobaganoosh on December 28, 2005, 09:50:39 AM
P.S. How much does it cost usually for the raw materials to make that kit?
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Post by: Ganef on December 28, 2005, 11:04:22 AM
Raw materials break down like this:

1000D Cordura Nylon
             Ranges anywhere from $12-$20 per yard depending on where it is from and what pattern it is. I have 3color desert from Larada's that was cheaper than normal but I had to special order legit MARPAT that was pretty costly.

Webbing
            Local places like tactical concielment and tempe sales have some webbing but most you have to get from places like tennesee webbing or www.para-gear.com (http://www.para-gear.com)

Hardware
           www.supplycaptain.com (http://www.supplycaptain.com) has a great selection of milspec fastex products as well as shock cord and paracord. www.para-gear.com (http://www.para-gear.com) has a ton of hardware but in black only.

Velcro
          www.dogbooties.com (http://www.dogbooties.com) has great prices for OD velcro but if you are looking for CB or FG you may ahve to pay the astronomical prices of supply captain. I got some straight from eagle industries but that is not easy for everyone to do.

Zippers
          Drop zone tactical sold me some zipper coil by the meter along with sliders and besides groop buys on LF it is the best place to get #8 and #10 sippers.

Elastic
          Only tactical concielment has decent prices on OD and CB elastic.
$1.50-2.00 per yard.
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Post by: Ganef on December 28, 2005, 11:06:23 AM
Total materials for a project like the sidewinder run about $30-$40. Pouches are in the $5-$10 range. So you can see how much money you save when you make your own gear!
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Post by: Cheeze_IZ_G00d on December 28, 2005, 11:15:15 AM
Hey man, can you forward me some of your talent :P.
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Post by: Ganef on December 28, 2005, 02:24:35 PM
I did nothing but spend a little time figuring out how to properly run a sewing machine, and invest a few bucks in materials. Nothing that you do it yourselfers can't do. As for my keen spatial ability, that was due to many hours of playing with legos and building stuff as a child.

here is the Sidewinder in Multicam.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC280040.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC280038.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC280037.jpg)
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Post by: Farslayer on December 28, 2005, 03:24:12 PM
This keeps getting better and better....
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Post by: Bobaganoosh on December 28, 2005, 06:29:09 PM
Man, I don't even know where to begin with that stuff, but i think i may begin work on a sidewinder like that soon.

One more question, do you use any type of padding in the shoulders or back?
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Post by: Ganef on December 28, 2005, 07:23:26 PM
No padding. It may require it but I did not put any on. Or I could go with padded straps like the CIRAS.
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Post by: Ganef on December 29, 2005, 12:03:38 PM
Gila Monster version 2.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC290046.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC290047.jpg)

and the MC sidewinder loaded up with MC pouches.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC290044.jpg)
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Post by: azsarge on December 29, 2005, 12:11:33 PM
tEh GHiLa MuNsTAr!!!

Looks great, David!
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Post by: Vince on December 29, 2005, 01:09:20 PM
It should be stated as a matter of public record that that's my kit, bitches. There but for the grace of the gear God, David.
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Post by: Raven1 on December 29, 2005, 01:56:13 PM
Materials that went into the makings of that vest were most likely bought at the best possible price! Shrewd and well done David.

How Ever, the time spent (IE: researching materials, material, fasteners both petroleum based & metal, thread) + effort into fashioning said items (IE: cutting the materials to fit, knowing how to attach/reinforce fasteners, what stiching to use and where) = Big PayPah, Kids!

If it were just a "first year" home economics class 20 minute project then most airsofters would be "welding" their own personalized kits.  Then "sashaying" down the airsoft field runway for "Diamond Dave Dolla Hyde" to proclaim "Eye Candy" over.  

Again, Airsoft is Not an Inexpensive Sport, Reliability + High End Performance = Big PayPah!

Props to you Ganef for your uncanny and jealousey stirring "tailoring" ability, Well Done!
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Post by: Ganef on December 29, 2005, 07:24:59 PM
Here is the "gila monster" all customized by the customer.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC290052.jpg)
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Post by: azsarge on December 30, 2005, 12:19:16 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
Here is the "gila monster" all customized by the customer.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC290052.jpg)


I love my new kit, D Bo!

Anthony wants one, but with the bib sewn on fully.  He never stows it, so the fold issue isn't an. . .issue.
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Post by: Ganef on December 30, 2005, 04:31:07 PM
My flight to san fran got cancelled and resceduled for later tonight so I cam home and made this:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC300057.jpg)

And I know very darn well that it is for a M14 and that is why there are .308 rounds on the side, i just mounted it because it looked so darn sexy.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC300055.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC300054.jpg)

and a full shot with my new finished SPR project.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/PC300056.jpg)
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Post by: RangerBob on December 30, 2005, 04:41:01 PM
You know the man is good at what he does (aside from the obvious photgraphic proof) by the fact that, while a flight is delayed he goes home and whips something up.

On the other hand, found an old photo...Here is something I made.
Maybe not high-speed, but very essential.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c48/rikki185/sweatshop009.jpg)

Note the tactical watch....
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Post by: Hawk on January 02, 2006, 08:26:58 PM
Here's something I made earlier today:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT21252.jpg)



It's a utility pouch, measures 7x4.5x2 inches, good size for holding a bag or two of BBs, food, etc. It turned out well for the first pouch I've made.
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Post by: Vince on January 02, 2006, 08:30:47 PM
Wow, Chris, that's really cool. Pics of inside?
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Post by: studdermonkey on January 02, 2006, 08:39:04 PM
Damn. Good for a first pouch. What machine do you have?

Congrats. I remember my very first pouch.. ::shivers::
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Post by: gixser13 on January 02, 2006, 08:39:20 PM
Very Nice, David I need one now!
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Post by: Ganef on January 02, 2006, 09:11:56 PM
You should correct yourself dave. I need "it" now seeing as how it is yours anyway.
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Post by: Farslayer on January 02, 2006, 09:39:43 PM
Quote from: "Hawk"
Here's something I made earlier today:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT21252.jpg)



It's a utility pouch, measures 7x4.5x2 inches, good size for holding a bag or two of BBs, food, etc. It turned out well for the first pouch I've made.

Looks great Hawk!  Nice job. :D
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Post by: gixser13 on January 02, 2006, 09:50:45 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
You should correct yourself dave. I need "it" now seeing as how it is yours anyway.



I never want to assume :oops:
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Post by: Hawk on January 02, 2006, 09:51:39 PM
Thanks ,

Quote from: "Vince"
Wow, Chris, that's really cool. Pics of inside?


It's ugly on the inside, mainly because I didn't know what to do with the ends of the cordura and such....


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT21292.jpg)

I'm using a Juki TL98E, by no means is it a workhorse, but it works fine.
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Post by: studdermonkey on January 02, 2006, 10:00:32 PM
Pfft.. Jukis.. who wants one of those?

USe edgetape for the inside. I've got plenty of Khaki if you need some, straight from Eagle. Just drop a PM if you need a few yards. Not much though :-X
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Post by: Hawk on January 02, 2006, 10:15:08 PM
thanks, pm sent

I havent found a place that sells edge tape in colors other than white or black, though I should've used a strip of the cordura, folded it over, and sewn it so the edges are all nice. but you learn as you go.
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Post by: Farslayer on January 02, 2006, 10:17:05 PM
You're right Hawk....it's a ugly piece of crap.  You should give it to me immediately.
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Post by: Ganef on January 02, 2006, 10:32:35 PM
www.paragear.com (http://www.paragear.com) and look under "raw materials"  "binding tape"
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Post by: Hawk on January 02, 2006, 10:36:51 PM
thanks, i could've sworn i looked there.
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Post by: azsarge on January 03, 2006, 09:14:01 AM
Quote from: "RangerBob"
You know the man is good at what he does (aside from the obvious photgraphic proof) by the fact that, while a flight is delayed he goes home and whips something up.

On the other hand, found an old photo...Here is something I made.
Maybe not high-speed, but very essential.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c48/rikki185/sweatshop009.jpg)

Note the tactical watch....


What'd you do, sneak into the shop and make a pillow?  :lol:
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Post by: Ganef on January 03, 2006, 05:18:52 PM
Gear for today:

I made a bunch of these triple mag pouches and adjusted a few things from my previous design to be more accomidating to guys who sport gloves out on the field.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1030086.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1030088.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1030087.jpg)
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Post by: gixser13 on January 03, 2006, 05:31:38 PM
Thats PRETTY gear
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Post by: azsarge on January 03, 2006, 05:41:02 PM
Quote from: "gixser13"
Thats PRETTY gear


Naw, just pretty well-executed. ;)

Looks good, Dave.

BTW, I have a new armor design for ya, insipred by someone very cool!
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Post by: Hawk on January 07, 2006, 10:46:04 PM
Here's a hydration pouch I made today. I didn't put any webbing on the front, because the only tan webbing I have is very shiny, and I wanted to make this as plain as possible. This one's just a prototype to see if one could actually be made. It's a semi-tight fit, because the camelbak is a slightly different shape laying on its side than standing up, but I think it almost a perfect fit.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1613.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1620.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1617.jpg)
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Post by: Farslayer on January 07, 2006, 10:47:26 PM
Nice.
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Post by: Vince on January 07, 2006, 11:36:57 PM
Chris, you're turning out better and better stuff every time you post. Keep it comin!
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Post by: Hawk on January 08, 2006, 05:41:53 PM
thanks, here's a pistol mag pouch I made today -

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1622.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1623.jpg)
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Post by: gixser13 on January 08, 2006, 06:16:16 PM
Looking Good. I think  your moving up in the ranks of Gear builder
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Post by: RangerBob on January 08, 2006, 09:37:47 PM
I'm no expert, but all your stuff does look clean and functional.
You guys(The gear-makers) need to collaborate and see what comes out of it.
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Post by: azsarge on January 09, 2006, 07:59:13 PM
Quote from: "RangerBob"
I'm no expert, but all your stuff does look clean and functional.
You guys(The gear-makers) need to collaborate and see what comes out of it.


Competition between builders has spawned some very interesting designs in military equipment in the past few years.  "One-upping" each other is nothing but good for the consumer.  I think they should stay separate and always try to be better than the other guy.  

Design input is the most important thing, in my opinion.  End-user design input is best, but if you're making gear for the masses you better have some empirical knowledge from BTDTs that have used various kinds of kit in the sh*t.  Some of the best-selling pieces of kit were originally designed by a specific unit that required a product that wasn't available off-the-shelf.  Who do you think designed the SOTech Callahan, Paraclete RAV, and Lightfighter RAID pack?  Not civilians

Hawkins, that some very nice, CLEAN-LOOKING work there.  You're headed down the right path!
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Post by: Ganef on January 10, 2006, 03:04:31 PM
Gears for today:

A variation on the sidewinder.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1100034.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1100035.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1100036.jpg)

A new dumper.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1100037.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1100038.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1100039.jpg)

And on the topic of collaboration, you must know something about gear to have any idea of what to make next. The best gear ideas come from what cbone said, the end users.
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Post by: gixser13 on January 10, 2006, 04:04:50 PM
David I am looking for a JR pack. Something along the line of a book bag style backpack
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Post by: Ganef on January 20, 2006, 01:28:31 AM
Here are some recent projects:

P90 mag pouches:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1170007.jpg)

OD sidewinder:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1170008.jpg)

New dumper:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1200010.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1200011.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1200012.jpg)
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Post by: Cheeze_IZ_G00d on January 20, 2006, 06:32:53 AM
See that OD Sidewinder, that is mine bitches!!! :P Thanks David, it looks awesome.
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Post by: Paul D Wog on January 20, 2006, 12:32:27 PM
My Coyote Tactical Gila Monster with my P90
(for those of you who were wondering about the P90 mag pouches)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/PaulDWog/MYCOYOTETACRIG.jpg)
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Post by: Hawk on January 23, 2006, 09:15:55 PM
More gear!

Here's something I finished up a few days ago, I wanted to take it up to the AA game but I hurt my ankle earlier in the week and still couldn't walk very easily come Saturday.

It attaches like the Maritime CIRAS, but it's not releasable.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1663.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2143.jpg)
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Post by: Vince on January 23, 2006, 09:17:14 PM
Wow, man. That is REALLY cool. You're making better and better shit by the day. Missed ya at the AA game. Hope to see ya soon, get better.
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Post by: studdermonkey on January 23, 2006, 09:20:05 PM
Damn, Hawk. Nice stuff. Details? How does it adjust, does it actually have plate pockets, etc?
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Post by: Gantaliano Hoff on January 23, 2006, 09:21:45 PM
Nice work man. This thread keeps getting better and better. We have some really talented guys here.
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Post by: Ganef on January 23, 2006, 09:31:56 PM
Good job Hawk!! lets see some pics of the underside!
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Post by: Farslayer on January 23, 2006, 09:34:04 PM
Quote from: "Vince"
Wow, man. That is REALLY cool. You're making better and better s*** by the day. Missed ya at the AA game. Hope to see ya soon, get better.


Have I ever told you guys that Hawk and I are close friends and often have coffee and talk about his gear?   :lol:
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Post by: Hawk on January 23, 2006, 09:58:40 PM
Thanks - took longer than expected, but here's some more pics of the rig for your viewing pleasure. There's just mesh on the inside - didn't want to get too complicated.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1690.jpg)

You can adjust the shoulder straps, they secured with velcro. Here's a picture of the cummerbund with elastic and 550 cord so you can fit it snug (adjusts longer or smaller, though it's near it's smallest point in order to through the back panel):

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1672.jpg)


Cummerbund slides through here:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1674.jpg)


Here's the side flap where the end of the cummerbund attaches to:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1679.jpg)


Lay it on:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1683.jpg)


and close the flap down:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1686.jpg)


and then repeat for the other side. The easiest way to do it is to leave one side attached so only one side needs to be secured, which can be done in just a couple of seconds. I may go with some padded shoulder straps depending on how it feels all loaded up. Also the shoulder straps are 2" wide with 1.5" webbing for extra durability:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1693.jpg)
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Post by: azsarge on January 24, 2006, 12:03:35 PM
That there is some very nice work, Chris!

If you don't already have an account on Lightfighter I'd register and start posting that stuff.
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Post by: War savage on January 27, 2006, 07:19:17 PM
The way the vest fastens on the sides looks a lot easier to do than others. It looks like you can fine tune the fit pretty fast and little more precise. Nice work!
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Post by: studdermonkey on January 30, 2006, 08:17:26 PM
My new machine!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0401.jpg)
It's strong, pretty (C'mon.. it's red), and quiet. The big limitation..

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0402.jpg)
What clearance I have! I have less than what I started with on my friggin grandmas machine.

Oh, and don't mind the awesomely awesome sketch in the background, I was explaining something to someone. It's not artwork. The table for it will come after Feburary, after Vegas. It'll do for now. And, it's way, way, way stronger than my last crap. It's equal to.. what David started with!  :o
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Post by: Vince on January 30, 2006, 08:18:31 PM
I'm your sewing machine!

I'm red!

I'm your sewing machine!

I punch through multiple layers of material!

I'm your sewing machine!

I'm only to be used by impoverished Vietnamese children!

I'm your sewing machine!

Cool machine, Nate, definite upgrade.
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Post by: gixser13 on January 30, 2006, 08:23:17 PM
Nice nate
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Post by: studdermonkey on January 30, 2006, 08:26:44 PM
Vince, it's American, not a VN ripoff. :-P

Thanks Dave.

This reminds me, Hawk, what are you working with if you havent stated already?
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Post by: gixser13 on January 30, 2006, 08:40:32 PM
I like that plate carrier also. Is that for a 10x12 or 8x10 ?

 :lol:
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Post by: Hawk on January 30, 2006, 09:45:19 PM
Quote from: "studdermonkey"
Vince, it's American, not a VN ripoff. :-P

Thanks Dave.

This reminds me, Hawk, what are you working with if you havent stated already?


I was using a new Juki, but now I'm using a Singer 403A:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1669.jpg)

Manufactured in the late '50s and has sewn the vest I posted earlier and some other pouches with no problems, runs like a beast.
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Post by: Vince on January 30, 2006, 09:48:47 PM
What happened to your Juki, Chris?
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Post by: studdermonkey on January 30, 2006, 09:50:44 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0403.jpg)

Ok, it's something for the range. I don't want a PC for the range, or a Rack, but something for 3 pistol mag pouches, a GP, and 4 mags. And, here it is.. minus pouches.

Edit as usual: It looks like alot of rigs. I don't care. It took half an hourish to make, getting used to my machine. Just practice.

And, Dave. Since, I don't have ACTUAL plates to base on, I noticed most rigs for 10x12 plates look like they're 12x14 long. And, this is actually 11x13, so I guess.. it's just like.. scrap.
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Post by: azsarge on January 30, 2006, 09:54:17 PM
Quote from: "studdermonkey"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0403.jpg)

Ok, it's something for the range. I don't want a PC for the range, or a Rack, but something for 3 pistol mag pouches, a GP, and 4 mags. And, here it is.. minus pouches.

Edit as usual: It looks like alot of rigs. I don't care. It took half an hourish to make, getting used to my machine. Just practice.

And, Dave. Since, I don't have ACTUAL plates to base on, I noticed most rigs for 10x12 plates look like they're 12x14 long. And, this is actually 11x13, so I guess.. it's just like.. scrap.


Looks like the mesh rig I designed for my crew chief buddy, T-bone.

In fact, it's exactly the same, except for the fact it's cordura and not mesh.

Nice, Nate.
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Post by: studdermonkey on January 30, 2006, 09:55:51 PM
Wasn't that just 8 columns?
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Post by: studdermonkey on January 30, 2006, 10:04:22 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0404.jpg)

Ok, it's emo now.
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Post by: TimW on January 30, 2006, 10:09:16 PM
Hawk,

In addition to my Consew knock-off, I have the Singer 503...excellent machine.  Did a lot of Frankenslings before I got my industrial.
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Post by: Ganef on January 30, 2006, 10:40:36 PM
I just put my Thompson mini walker up on consign with AISS. I out grew it for obvious reasons. It is pretty much a taiwanese copy of nates machine. I am not sure if his has large bobbins or not, but when you are doing a large vest project changing bobbins every 5min is not that much fun. Also the high lift feet on my juki make sewing projects so much easier.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1310027.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P1310026.jpg)
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Post by: studdermonkey on January 30, 2006, 10:44:28 PM
Small bobbins here. I feel like I'm shooting 7rds through a 1911 with industrial, compared to G19 with my Pfaff. Strong, but doesn't last near as long!

The rig I made that I just cut, it took 2 bobbins.
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Post by: Hawk on January 30, 2006, 10:46:45 PM
Quote from: "Vince"
What happened to your Juki, Chris?


I messed up the timing on it, and getting it fixed wasn't cheap, so I decided to use this old one. It was sitting around collecting dust so I brought it out and it worked better than expected.
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Post by: Ganef on February 03, 2006, 06:10:41 PM
latest and greatist:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P2030034.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P2030036.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P2030035.jpg)
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Post by: Farslayer on February 03, 2006, 06:19:04 PM
Beautiful....
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Post by: studdermonkey on February 03, 2006, 06:42:18 PM
Hey.. I just made a plate carrier too! Just.. the cummerbunds.. I'm so tired of sewing right now.

Pictures without cummerbund. The cummerbund will pretty much be exactly like the Ciras, four rows.. one piece folded over, etc. But, no cover, so you can mount more without extending from the cover to the cummerbund. That'll come tomorrow.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0428.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0430.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0431.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0426.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0427.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0429.jpg)

Let me edit to add: There was not one screwup in sewing on this one. I measured like, 100 times on everything. I think it turned out nice. It might be the first rig that someone besides me likes!  :P
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Post by: gixser13 on February 03, 2006, 07:02:35 PM
Both look kickass, Great jobs guys
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Post by: Farslayer on February 03, 2006, 07:32:40 PM
OMG those rock...gj studder, i didn't even know you made your one.

great job X2.
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Post by: studdermonkey on February 03, 2006, 08:38:03 PM
Thanks.

Here's an example of how it attatches without cummerbund, don't pay attention to the open cover in back, I was adjusting it. But, replace the D-rings with repair fastex buckes, two on each side, and you get the idea:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0433.jpg)


David, how does your cummerbund attatch? I see a 4" 'X' sewing on the back. Does that mean velcro plays a part?
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Post by: Ganef on February 04, 2006, 02:37:41 AM
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P2030039.jpg)

This is how the cummerbund adjusts, with opposing triglides. Once the wearer has it set the whole thing can be run through a tunnel in the rear of the rig. There is a 4X6" velcro panel with hook and loop that sticks through the hole made by the adjoining cummerbund pieces and keeps the whole thing from sliding from side to side.
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Post by: studdermonkey on February 04, 2006, 12:53:29 PM
Ok, cummerbund! Adjusted too big for me, but I'm in one hell of a rush.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0434.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0435.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0442.jpg)

eta:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0436.jpg)
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Post by: Ganef on February 13, 2006, 12:47:32 AM
I learned a ton a the shot show. Here is a molle belt i cranked out for a customer before I left.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P2080001.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P2080002.jpg)
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Post by: TimW on February 13, 2006, 10:25:12 AM
David

That's one of the first MOLLE belts I've seen that had suspension attachments standard.  I bet you spent most of your time at Eagle's, BPG and other similar booths. :)

Sorry I didn't call...as you understand, now, I was a bit preoccupied. :)
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Post by: Ganef on February 13, 2006, 12:02:55 PM
I spent a considerable amount of time both days messing around with eagles stuff. I was a bit dissapointed that they did not have more of the newer stuff to mess with (bandoller, police ciras, mag pouches with kydex inserts etc...). I did spend a lot of time with the people from kifaru learning about their stuff. But this conversation about the shot show would take hours to tell all.

The customer requested those attachments and the feedback has been positive on them, I asked if he wanted any attachment points for drop downs but he said no.
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Post by: TimW on February 13, 2006, 12:09:50 PM
They DID have the Police CIRAS.  It was the black one on the East side of the booth.  I have about 6 on order, mostly in Ranger Green, and a couple in Black. Though they aren't making them in Khaki yet, I (hopefully..if they remember) placed a pre-order for them.

Basically, it's the Marine CIRAS without the release mechanism.
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Post by: Vince on February 13, 2006, 12:17:46 PM
Tim, allow me to interject - I believe David means a higher quantity of the new stuff. I was standing at the LE CIRAS with him, fingerbanging it and the kydex mag pouch inserts and other good stuff.
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Post by: Ganef on February 13, 2006, 03:04:03 PM
That is what I was saying, at the blackwater exhibit they had duplicates of everything in every color so more guys could mess with them instead of waiting for some distributor to move away from looking at the flash bang pouch so we could look at the kydex instert open top pouch. I saw the police CIRAS and again they should have had more than just one out for us to handle (I beleve there was one on the manaquin, but we could not do anything but look at it). They also had a lot of stuff that confused me as to why it was there and what it was.

Vince both my glock ranger plates cracked when i installed them last night, I think they were factory blems, or at least I hope they were factory blems.
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Post by: TimW on February 13, 2006, 03:15:01 PM
David,

Shoot me an email about the Glock plates and I'll forward to my rep.  Include pics if you can and how/what happened.

As for Eagle, well, some of the stuff there is made only for certain .mil units. Thus, some of the items are avaialble for mortals like us.  

As for the amount of stuff, well, remember that Eagle's bread-and-butter is the .mil market and civilian/commercial sales are secondary.  Blackwater gear is the opposite. Thus, BWG is more attuned to getting folks like me to sign up.  Also, BWG has the 'power' and sales-prowess of Michael's of Oregon behind them, vs. the gear-guys at Eagle who are salesmen second.  Make sense?
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Post by: gixser13 on February 22, 2006, 09:34:24 PM
One of Davids( Ganef)Kittens

(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/1513/mod1ba205de.jpg)

 :lol:
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Post by: Firehead on February 22, 2006, 09:39:57 PM
Totally awesome, seriously.
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Post by: Ganef on February 22, 2006, 10:11:33 PM
Just goes to show M14s are for pussys!

That little kitty aint gonna need that vest because I shoot cats in the head.
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Post by: azsarge on February 22, 2006, 10:56:23 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
Just goes to show M14s are for pussys!

That little kitty aint gonna need that vest because I shoot cats in the head.


HOLYSHIT! (http://www.getoffthex.com/images/custom/graemlins/ROFL.gif)

D-Bo keeps the local Veteranarians in business! :P
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Post by: studdermonkey on February 23, 2006, 07:32:07 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0179.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0177.jpg)

Simple plate carrier. I like it.
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Post by: gixser13 on February 23, 2006, 07:38:43 PM
Nice, I cant wait to see it in person
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Post by: Ganef on February 26, 2006, 09:27:49 PM
This is the rig I ran at the jan. 25th game and is the latest iteration of the gila, but with a blend of sewn on pouches. I like modular gear but I have realized that modularity is is a subjective term, modular to me is a thread pic and a sewing machine.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P2270001.jpg)
 (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P2270004.jpg)

 (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P2270002.jpg)
 (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P2270003.jpg)
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Post by: Hawk on April 02, 2006, 10:42:13 PM
This is what I used at the last AA game on the 25th. It's the same vest I posted earlier in this thread except it's got pouches on it now.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1969.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1965.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1966.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1967.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_1968.jpg)
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Post by: studdermonkey on April 02, 2006, 11:10:35 PM
How did you get that good, that quick?

I'm working on a rig now, but taking my time. :-)
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Post by: Vince on April 02, 2006, 11:24:29 PM
Practice man, I told you this guy was legit.
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Post by: studdermonkey on April 03, 2006, 12:01:56 AM
... no you didn't. I already knew. ;)
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Post by: Hawk on April 03, 2006, 09:36:39 AM
Quote from: "studdermonkey"
How did you get that good, that quick?

I'm working on a rig now, but taking my time. :-)


It takes me longer than most to make the stuff, but that's about as fast as I can go and still have it look nice. If it looks nice and clean then it should function nicely and last longer. I'm sure it would speed up if I had a newer machine though, but that little Singer has impressed me. the most I've had to sew through was 16 layers of 1000D cordura and two layers of vinyl on the bottom corners of the ID panel. :!:  that took a while
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Post by: Ganef on April 03, 2006, 09:51:23 AM
My taiwaneese copy of nates machine could barely do that... But my juki runs circles around every other machine. I can't blame shotty workmanship on the machine, because it rocks.
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Post by: studdermonkey on April 03, 2006, 03:08:32 PM
Yeah, I was making a cummerbund cover. I went through eight layers of cordura and 4 layers of velcro at one point, and it didn't have a hickup at all. I was suprised. It may be crappy, but it's my first industrial and it's kickin' ass so far.
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Post by: studdermonkey on April 04, 2006, 05:08:44 PM
I wanted a dropleg that didn't need a fastex connection on the top. I've never needed to doff one quickly. I also wanted just one strap going under my crotch, making a small dropleg, so I made my own!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/Dropleg.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0227.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/DSCF0228.jpg)

I added on velcro to the horizontal webbing, so it can attatch to the velcro making it not slip at all at LCV. It's pretty damn cool, if you ask me. Comfy shit!
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Post by: Raith on April 04, 2006, 05:44:56 PM
I like it, Nate!  Sounds like exactly what you need and none of what you don't.
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Post by: Hawk on April 04, 2006, 05:59:07 PM
Looks nice, are you going to be attaching a holster on there or pouches?
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Post by: studdermonkey on April 04, 2006, 06:05:40 PM
Thanks, Matt.

It was made mainly for LCV. Throwing on 2-3 mags and a flashlight.. and a pistol mag or something.
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Post by: Ganef on April 08, 2006, 02:28:25 PM
Sorry to be away from this thread for so long. Here is one of the latest creations I made amongst the hords of stuff for other guys.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4080029.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4080030.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4080031.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4080032.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4080033.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4080034.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4080036.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4080038.jpg)

enjoy!
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Post by: Tigerman on April 08, 2006, 10:50:32 PM
Sorry to interrrupt/go off topic a bit, but I've been wateching this thread for a long time now and all your stuff is AWESOME!  Have you guys ever thought of making a tutorial/multiple tutorials for people who don't know where to go once they have their materials?  I think (a) tutorial(s) would be great for this site.  Maybe have a tutorial for pouches in general, or mag pouches, another for holsters, another for basic vests, bags, and more basicly, threading, seams and most importantly, how to create nice edges.  Just to help the inexperienced get off their feet and to promote a variety of custom gear on the field.  Just my opinion, keep up the good work!!
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Post by: studdermonkey on April 08, 2006, 11:17:29 PM
Damn, David. That's kickass. Far better than Eggs.
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Post by: Chinchilla_Man on April 09, 2006, 08:36:11 AM
That is the coolest range bag I've ever seen! :shock: Awesome Job! [smilie=armata_pdt_34.gif]

Quote from: "Tigerman"
Sorry to interrrupt/go off topic a bit, but I've been wateching this thread for a long time now and all your stuff is AWESOME!  Have you guys ever thought of making a tutorial/multiple tutorials for people who don't know where to go once they have their materials?  I think (a) tutorial(s) would be great for this site.  Maybe have a tutorial for pouches in general, or mag pouches, another for holsters, another for basic vests, bags, and more basicly, threading, seams and most importantly, how to create nice edges.  Just to help the inexperienced get off their feet and to promote a variety of custom gear on the field.  Just my opinion, keep up the good work!!


My thoughts exactly! ^^^
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Post by: Ganef on April 09, 2006, 11:42:38 AM
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tutorials for people who don't know where to go once they have their materials?


how about a sewing machine?

no but realy... a tutorial huh? hmmmm. Well as for getting amterials I think things have been discussed alreay on this thread. As for making mag pouches it realy is up to the maker as to what style they want to make. My pouches are my own, nates are his own, we have found our own style.

Gear making takes a comitement to the study of gear.

Ill think about a tutorial when things ease up for me, or I am realy boored some evening.
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Post by: Rocketboy on April 09, 2006, 11:55:32 AM
Or how about a list of recomended sewing machines to get...
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Post by: Ganef on April 09, 2006, 12:35:51 PM
On a budget: $400-$600 thompson mini walking foot

Slightly larger budget: $600-$1000 sailrite LS-1

Slightly more of an investment: $1000-$2000 Juki DNU1541, 1541s
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Post by: Tigerman on April 09, 2006, 04:52:48 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
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tutorials for people who don't know where to go once they have their materials?

how about a sewing machine?

no but realy... a tutorial huh? hmmmm. Well as for getting amterials I think things have been discussed alreay on this thread. As for making mag pouches it realy is up to the maker as to what style they want to make. My pouches are my own, nates are his own, we have found our own style.

Gear making takes a comitement to the study of gear.

Ill think about a tutorial when things ease up for me, or I am realy boored some evening.

No, I mean, once we have materials in our hands and walk up to our sewing machines/needles and thread, how do we start?  I saw the chest rig you made for Paul today and couldn't help but notice the awesomeness of the P90 mag pouches.
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Post by: Hawk on April 09, 2006, 05:44:15 PM
David - that's a very nice looking range bag. I like it - it holds a lot of stuff.


Tigerman -

You've got to do more than just sit down and start sewing. You can't really start making something and not know what your end product will look like. You have to measure and caculate several times before you can start sewing something together
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Post by: Ganef on April 09, 2006, 06:05:54 PM
Almost too much, darn thing was heavy fully loaded. I will have to put together a missionary version for you to take on tour when you go (or I guess you can make your own, btw this is my 72hour kit :P ).

as for what to do with the material when you are ready to sit down and make something... I will make a tutorial soon enough, in the meantime examine the gear you have and make a copy for learning. I sudied the masters before I made my own gear, Eagle, Paraclete, TT, SOTech, HSGI, BL, Emdom and a few others. Look at how their pouches are made and try and make a copy... tutorial to follow...
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Post by: Hawk on April 09, 2006, 10:23:12 PM
Sweet - I'll definately buy one from you and put it through some T&E while I'm gone.  :P


One thing I like about making gear is the fact that I can change it if I want too. I don't have to order something new and wait to see if it works. My old Blackhawk mag pouches (copies of Eagle's) had a few things I didn't like or need, so I modified the design and made it simplier. Like Ganef said, try to make a copy of a piece of gear first and study it. It's hard to look at gear (or even a backpack) and not try to figure out how it's put together.
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Post by: Hawk on April 11, 2006, 01:17:48 PM
More gear!

Here's something I made a while ago, just never got around to posting it. Looks like every other PALS-covered pack out there, with some adjustments; I just made one to see if I could do it. It's very basic, but I think it has enough room to attach stuff on the outside if I need to ;)  It took quite a bit of stitching/unstiching especially on the zipper because I couldn't get that part down correctly. It's also got 1/2" closed cell foam in the shoulder straps and also on the back part of the pack.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/Gear/IMG_1975.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/Gear/IMG_1976.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/Gear/IMG_1978.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/Gear/IMG_1977.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/Gear/IMG_1981.jpg)
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Post by: Ganef on April 11, 2006, 01:53:35 PM
Raid look alike! wOOt!! nice job, packs are fun.
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Post by: Hawk on April 11, 2006, 02:25:05 PM
Thanks, they are fun to make - gave me a couple headaches.

Has anyone ordered from DIY Tac? http://www.diytacticalstore.com/catalog/ (http://www.diytacticalstore.com/catalog/)

They have good prices on small quantities of webbing and also cordura - only place besides ebay with ranger green that I've seen.
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Post by: Ganef on April 11, 2006, 02:43:55 PM
Strange that they have ranger green cordura but not much else. I havent ordered from them but may give it a try.

Thanks!
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Post by: Hawk on April 11, 2006, 02:59:32 PM
I may order from them as well, they've also got ranger green webbing, edge tape, and thread. I'm pretty sure that they just opened up their store in the last month or so.

edit: never mind, the edge tape i was looking at is foilage green. how much of a difference is there between foilage green and ranger green?
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Post by: Firehead on April 11, 2006, 04:01:23 PM
Quote from: "Hawk"
I may order from them as well, they've also got ranger green webbing, edge tape, and thread. I'm pretty sure that they just opened up their store in the last month or so.

edit: never mind, the edge tape i was looking at is foilage green. how much of a difference is there between foilage green and ranger green?


Big difference. But it might look kinda cool to have Foliage green with ranger green(if you are wearing ACUs).
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Post by: Hawk on April 11, 2006, 04:24:22 PM
I thought so, but I've just never seen ranger green in person.
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Post by: Hawk on April 12, 2006, 07:26:10 PM
I placed an order with DIY last night, for some ranger green materials. They should be getting here in a few days. 40 yards of 17337 webbing was only $15 before shipping which is about $.37 a yard - not a bad deal.

They are very new - I was order #6.
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Post by: AddoAduro on April 12, 2006, 08:50:14 PM
I know this stuff isn't for sale, but would anyone be interested in making me a range bag of sorts?  If you are, PM me for details on what I'd want.
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Post by: diytactical on April 14, 2006, 07:42:18 AM
First I'd like to say that I'm not here to spam the forum only to confirm that yes indeed we are a new store. Mar 31st was our first official day open to the public.

Inventory is growing weekly and I'm working hard to try to find suppliers to source good materials. I am currently in Iraq and my wife is handling all the business stateside so it is a task to say the least.  If you have any questions feel free to PM me here or email me through the store. I will do my best to help you.

That aside, I'd like to compliment you guys on the gear that you're making, I am impressed. Keep up the hard work.
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Post by: Vince on April 14, 2006, 08:41:00 AM
That's cool, man. Good luck in your endeavor, and your service.

Thank you.
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Post by: studdermonkey on April 14, 2006, 12:53:44 PM
Quote from: "AddoAduro"
I know this stuff isn't for sale, but would anyone be interested in making me a range bag of sorts?  If you are, PM me for details on what I'd want.


I'm pretty sure everything here has a pricetag, man.
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Post by: AddoAduro on April 14, 2006, 01:22:06 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
This is not a showcase of items for sale, I am not trying to peddle my wares on this site, and hope others do not. None of these items are for sale.



I thought that's what that said? ;)
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Post by: studdermonkey on April 14, 2006, 01:37:29 PM
I'm sure he meant none of the specific items are for sale, or a few things might have changed, since everything on here has been marketed and is usually up for grabs. But, this is his thread. So, I'm not speaking for him.
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Post by: AddoAduro on April 14, 2006, 03:14:38 PM
Well, the question still stands, anyone want to make one for me?

(And put your avatar back, studdermonkey, I liked it. ;) )
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Post by: Ganef on April 14, 2006, 03:49:39 PM
This is a thread showcasing the works of specific people. Wheather the items are for sale or not are up to the maker, and I made the statement so that sale items would be put up in the for sale area. If you are looking for someone to stitch you something specific, dont throw up vague comments like this, send specific people PMs and see what they will charge. This is not a swap meet, it is a portfolio to show the capabilites of AA gear makers and to inspire others to make their own gear as we have done.

If you like somehting send the maker a PM asking if it is for sale. I usually only post projects that I have completed because I work on a "we dont make it till you order it" methodology so most of the stuff I show has already been sold.
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Post by: Hawk on April 14, 2006, 08:23:04 PM
Quote from: "diytactical"
First I'd like to say that I'm not here to spam the forum only to confirm that yes indeed we are a new store. Mar 31st was our first official day open to the public.

Inventory is growing weekly and I'm working hard to try to find suppliers to source good materials. I am currently in Iraq and my wife is handling all the business stateside so it is a task to say the least.  If you have any questions feel free to PM me here or email me through the store. I will do my best to help you.

That aside, I'd like to compliment you guys on the gear that you're making, I am impressed. Keep up the hard work.


I got my order in the mail today, fast shipping. Everything looks good, look for some ranger green gear to pop up on here in a little while. Here's a color comparison for someone that's interested. The colors are slightly off because it's indoors. The ranger green is a little more green:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_2017.jpg)
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Post by: Farslayer on April 14, 2006, 08:30:25 PM
Nice.  Thanks Hawk. I can't wait to place an order!! oops...wrong thread.
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Post by: The Cartographer on April 14, 2006, 08:32:40 PM
This stuff looks pretty cool.  I may consider making my own vest.  Do you guys use a pattern for the vest or do you just do it from scratch?
What do you use for the vest itself, that camo nylon cloth stuff?
One last question, what was the average accumulated cost on these things for you including making the vest, pouches, etc?  Would it be cheaper to buy one or make one?
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Post by: Hawk on April 14, 2006, 08:42:17 PM
I haven't seen any patterns for vests out there, but you can get a general idea by looking at the vest.

Use 1000D or 500D Cordura

The average cost is quite a bit less than buying the gear, especially for larger items like packs and vests. You just have to put in the man-hours. Your design will be worth nothing, however, if it doesn't work.
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Post by: Ganef on April 19, 2006, 10:02:29 PM
Finally finished a concept I have had and toyed with for a while: I know some of you have seen me running a camelback with a simple chest rig at most games thinking "man he makes all kinds of legit gears for other people and his stuff is shit" well not anymore. I liked the ergonomics of having an external hydration carrier and then incorporating it with a rack of some sort that would be easy to don but strong enough for hard use.

Here is the concept sketch I made in my organic chemistry class:


(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4200003.jpg)

and the finished item:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4200004.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4200007.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4200005.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4200006.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4200009.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4200010.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4200011.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P4200008.jpg)

All of the pouches are sewn on. and the cummerbund comes out and the yharness can be used on its own as a camelback.
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Post by: Ganef on April 19, 2006, 10:05:42 PM
oops, forgot to mention that I havent made the dumper for it yet as seen in the sketch. And if you look closely... multicam velcro (but shhhh it is a secret, and no you cant have some).
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Post by: Rocketboy on April 19, 2006, 10:09:22 PM
Dude, that's is pure hotness. Glad to see new designs pop up! I would love to see it with internal mag pouch or a drag handle.

Something else I wish every plate carrier had is a place to route the drinking tube and com wires. That way it didn't get caught in branches and such.
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Post by: Farslayer on April 19, 2006, 10:11:30 PM
Holy crap Ganef....
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Post by: Ganef on April 19, 2006, 10:13:12 PM
I dont like internal mag pouches, and it does have a drag handle, I am making some elastic loops for the shoulder straps for routing of stuff. Thanks for the comments.
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Post by: Farslayer on April 19, 2006, 10:14:32 PM
You and Hawk should have a "Gear-off"...
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Post by: Ganef on April 19, 2006, 10:16:45 PM
Why? so he could lose?  :P

This is my LCV rig, so at least I aint staying up the night before sewing it all... And because this is done I can concentrate on all the other guys who's projects I have slacked on.
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Post by: Hawk on April 19, 2006, 10:19:01 PM
Wow, that's awesome. and i would lose.
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Post by: Farslayer on April 19, 2006, 10:28:48 PM
Quote from: "Vince"
Oh, man, I was looking for the OTHER guy -- that'd be the reason I haven't been finding you for the last...fifteen months.


Ahhh...the voice of experience....
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Post by: Rocketboy on April 19, 2006, 11:00:44 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
I dont like internal mag pouches, and it does have a drag handle, I am making some elastic loops for the shoulder straps for routing of stuff. Thanks for the comments.


Opps my bad I see the handle now. Yeah internal mag pouches are personal prefernaces. Very nice though!

Maybe a envelope holster somewhere for a sidearem? Personaly I don't like anything on my thigh, and i'm lovin the dump pouch in the drawing. I have them on my molle belt right now, but I wouldn't mind losing that too.
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Post by: -MAD- SARGE on April 19, 2006, 11:08:27 PM
Yeah I'm really liking that set up as well : )  Looks light, but yet very sturdy.
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Post by: bruzer on April 19, 2006, 11:17:42 PM
Very impressive stuff guys.  Definately keep you in mind if I ever need custom work.
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Post by: Kurn on April 19, 2006, 11:18:49 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
Finally finished a concept I have had and toyed with for a while: I know some of you have seen me running a camelback with a simple chest rig at most games thinking "man he makes all kinds of legit gears for other people and his stuff is s***" well not anymore. I liked the ergonomics of having an external hydration carrier and then incorporating it with a rack of some sort that would be easy to don but strong enough for hard use.

Here is the concept sketch I made in my organic chemistry class:


*Cool Picture*

and the finished item:

*More cool pictures*

All of the pouches are sewn on. and the cummerbund comes out and the yharness can be used on its own as a camelback.


Is the hydration pouch meant to double as a small pack?  It looks almost too big to hold a Camelbak securely.
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Post by: Airsofter1 on April 19, 2006, 11:47:05 PM
Thats an impressive rig there David.  I just noticed your novel use of the grimlocks.  Good work as usual.
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Post by: SilentDragon on April 23, 2006, 11:18:15 AM
Yeah, you guys got a lot of skill.  Your gear looks WAY better than mine. Then again, i just rigged up a Camelback to the Load bearing Chest Rig I got from JT.  The shoulder straps from the Chest rig are used normally.  However, the lower buckle and strap is replaced by the use of the straps on the bottom of the camelback.  The shoulder strap for the camelback go over the shoulders and clip into it's buckles placed on the chest plate w/molle.  A tan chest rig would have looked better with the three color tan camelback, but i'll be at this month's game.  I'll be the one in the black and tan rig.  8)

But yeah, great work you guys.
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Post by: Ganef on May 02, 2006, 03:58:49 PM
Here we go again... I must state here to for that I still dont like the looks of UCP, but it is growing on me.

introducing... my take on the eagle patrol pack:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5020001.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5020003.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5020002.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5020005.jpg)

I didnt like how the patrol pack had no small storeage for pens and such, so I added a little area for stuff both inside and out.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5020006.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5020008.jpg)
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Post by: TimW on May 02, 2006, 04:01:21 PM
Rock ON!
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Post by: Hawk on May 02, 2006, 04:25:30 PM
Nice job! Looks like it'd work as a nice pack for hiking or hunting.
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Post by: gixser13 on May 02, 2006, 04:26:54 PM
Looks like CRAP, You should sell me that piece of crap and make yourself a better one
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Post by: Ganef on May 02, 2006, 04:28:55 PM
Well this one is slated for hard laptop duty at Ft. Hood. You would want one in multicam with pals all over it anydangway. :p
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Post by: AddoAduro on May 02, 2006, 05:14:37 PM
Looks horrible, I'll take it off your hands for you. Not that I need a backpack, I'd just hate to see you have to put up with it. ;)
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Post by: Ganef on May 02, 2006, 05:35:03 PM
Well, here is a pouch I made a week ago for the LT. It is made to work with an Icom radio for easy acess while in the sh*t.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/3e5a98a2.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/081ab42a.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/3e9d30f5.jpg)
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Post by: TimW on May 02, 2006, 05:36:35 PM
That's nearly the same design I had when I tried my hand at a readable GPS pouch several years ago.  A couple of differences, to be sure.  Nice job!!
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Post by: Farslayer on May 02, 2006, 05:47:21 PM
That's cool!  I like it...it's like a trap door.  Just pull it down and read the display.  The IDF vests have a similar map reading feature.  Great idea.
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Post by: gixser13 on May 02, 2006, 05:57:50 PM
wait till ya see the poop chute hes designing :lol:
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Post by: -MAD- SARGE on May 02, 2006, 06:43:08 PM
Quote from: "gixser13"
wait till ya see the poop chute hes designing :lol:


That design could be called the back door breacher.  :lol:  
Ian may want these since he's been waiting for his military BONUS  :P

All good stuff by the way, yet again :)
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Post by: Hawk on May 02, 2006, 06:53:59 PM
I saw that pouch at the game on Saturday, good idea. Here are a few things I've made here and there for my LCV rig:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2217.jpg)
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Post by: Gantaliano Hoff on May 02, 2006, 06:57:59 PM
I like your style Chris. Plain and simple, but very practical. Keep going and you'll give David a run for his money. ;) Is that an elastic band that you have around those mag pouches?
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Post by: studdermonkey on May 02, 2006, 07:56:36 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
Well, here is a pouch I made a week ago for the LT. It is made to work with an Icom radio for easy acess while in the sh*t.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/ ... 5a98a2.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/3e5a98a2.jpg)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/ ... 1ab42a.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/081ab42a.jpg)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/ ... 9d30f5.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/3e9d30f5.jpg)


I saw that at the game, and I think (as far as pouch designs go on your part), it falls just short of the chuckwallah (sp). Extremely cool. But, I would ditch the PALS, or make the velcro just velcro. No webbing in between so it's not as thick.

"Ian may want these since he's been waiting for his military BONUS"  :lol:  :lol:
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Post by: Hawk on May 02, 2006, 09:07:23 PM
Quote from: "Gantaliano Hoff"
Is that an elastic band that you have around those mag pouches?


There's 2" elastic to hold the mags secure. It's OD, so you can see the difference between that and ranger green.
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Post by: Ganef on May 04, 2006, 12:22:40 PM
Here is a little 308 action: a tiered mag shingle for G3 mags.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5040005.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5040006.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5040007.jpg)
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Post by: Vince on May 04, 2006, 12:45:58 PM
Rod gettin a lil gear   lovin. Nice.
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Post by: Ganef on May 04, 2006, 12:56:00 PM
Nah, rod has all the pouches his little rig can handle. And those are real G3 mags, not the softy types. ;p
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Post by: Airsofter1 on May 04, 2006, 02:59:11 PM
Why do you guys keep making the shock cord retention like that?  It just seems too awkward to un-ass a mag when compared to the method TT uses on their mag shingles.
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Post by: gixser13 on May 04, 2006, 03:21:26 PM
Looks like that would work for m14 mags also
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Post by: Farslayer on May 04, 2006, 03:39:20 PM
Quote from: "Airsofter1"
Why do you guys keep making the shock cord retention like that?  It just seems to awkward to un-ass when compared to the method TT uses on their mag shingles.


I've seen "wedges" that carry mags like the shingles do...how does TT retain their mags?
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Post by: Airsofter1 on May 04, 2006, 04:15:57 PM
http://www.tacticaltailor.com/index.asp ... &ProdID=66 (http://www.tacticaltailor.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=66)

The shock cord is looped differently.  The "pivot point" it pulls from is lower.  I feel it holds mags in better and makes it easier to pull out.
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Post by: Gantaliano Hoff on May 04, 2006, 04:43:02 PM
Quote from: "Airsofter1"
http://www.tacticaltailor.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=66

The shock cord is looped differently.  The "pivot point" it pulls from is lower.  I feel it holds mags in better and makes it easier to pull out.


+1 on that. I've used that design with M4 mags, and it works very well. It makes it so you can loop the string over the mag so that it touches the side when you're pulling it out, instead of the cord trying to get back on top of  the mag.
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Post by: studdermonkey on May 04, 2006, 09:25:13 PM
Mikey, the pals look like they don't line up with the mags. So, doing it the TT way wouldn't work on that pouch.

And Gant, you can still do that to that pouch..
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Post by: Ganef on May 04, 2006, 11:54:15 PM
Well I left the option for various retention positions open. Ken can decide what works the best for him. I would just run it with no shock cord at all, but I wanted to make sure he had all the options he coud need for this pouch. I will incorporate it on later iterations though, thanks for the opinion mikey!
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Post by: studdermonkey on May 05, 2006, 01:32:43 AM
Yay. I actually made gear tonight.

I did a TXII for Ben a long time ago, and it turned out to be crappy. I redid this one. I made 2" elastic for the AR mags, and separate 1" elastic for the pistol mags. And, this time.. they fit. And I think I did an ok job. The other features like the velcro for the mags, from the origional TXII, are all still there. Just, they fit on 6 rows of pals, and have more retention.. and it's multicam.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/TXII1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/TXII2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/irishman0556/Custom%20Gear/TXII3.jpg)

Oh, and I dropped the camera. So, the pictures are a bit.. off.
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Post by: Raith on May 05, 2006, 01:35:03 AM
Looks real nice, Nate.
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Post by: Ganef on May 05, 2006, 08:15:45 AM
Awsome Nate!, oh any the thread is at JT for you.
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Post by: studdermonkey on May 05, 2006, 10:44:32 AM
Thanks. I couldn't even fill up the bobbin all the way and have thread to spare on the cone when I was finishing the last touches on that. I'll give your money to Matt. Sorry I couldn't leave it there.
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Post by: Hawk on May 05, 2006, 02:50:31 PM
ok, to keep the ball rolling on new gear, here's something I made today. It's a GPS pouch, it turned out to be a smaller version of the crane stock battery pouch I made a while ago:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2236.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2238.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2239.jpg)
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Post by: Farslayer on May 05, 2006, 02:54:29 PM
Nice...
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Post by: SilentDragon on May 07, 2006, 01:14:40 AM
Sweet.

Umm, here are some pics of my gear, which has nothing on yours.  But, thought i'd post anyway.  Nothing too special.  This is my black load bearing chest rig i purchased from JT.  I removed the back strap, and attached some clips to the chest plate.  A camelback clips onto the clips on the chest plate, and into the clips on the back, where the strap was supposed to be.  Rough integration, but it works!  It gave me some problems during the last game, but that was my fault.  I solved the little problem when i got home.  
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0036.jpg)
Here, you can see the front attachments. for the camelback.  This rig can be put on and taken off by unclipping four clips, and undoing a pair of buttons.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0041.jpg)
"SilentDragon" -in Japanese
You can see also where the bottom of the rig is clipped to the camelback.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0043.jpg)
The other side.  The radio pouch is almost covering the dragon emblem painted on by yours truly.  That radio will most likely not be on the tac belt, but instead, in the top pouch of the camelback (like during the last game).
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0042.jpg)
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Post by: Vince on May 07, 2006, 03:33:33 AM
That's actually really, really cool.

Hit that black portion with a dusting of tan paint, and you will have something neat going.
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Post by: SilentDragon on May 07, 2006, 11:34:32 AM
Hey, that's a good idea.  I'll have to give it a try.
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Post by: studdermonkey on May 07, 2006, 11:48:30 AM
I like that idea. Extremely cool, and hasn't been done before.

Last game, I was the guy traveling with Hunter. I had the khaki-ish brown shirt. I remember I fired at you because it looked like woodland with the hat and gear. Scared me for a bit.
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Post by: Farslayer on May 07, 2006, 01:12:27 PM
That is a very ingenious (sp?) idea...way to go.
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Post by: Gantaliano Hoff on May 07, 2006, 01:53:37 PM
Not to be a troll or anything. But we do have a sexy gear thread just for that Dragon. I've actually been hoping we could get that revived lately.

If anyone else wants to post pictures of their gear, why don't you bring back an awesome thread that actually deserves to be brought back? Here ya go:

http://www.airsoftarizona.com/forumbb/v ... php?t=5845 (http://www.airsoftarizona.com/forumbb/viewtopic.php?t=5845)
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Post by: Vince on May 07, 2006, 02:20:47 PM
Except this is a DIY post and thus it belongs in here, first and foremost.

Art, you mentioned buttons - where are those? I can't see them.
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Post by: studdermonkey on May 07, 2006, 06:05:12 PM
Quote from: "Gantaliano Hoff"
Not to be a troll or anything. But we do have a sexy gear thread just for that Dragon. I've actually been hoping we could get that revived lately.

If anyone else wants to post pictures of their gear, why don't you bring back an awesome thread that actually deserves to be brought back? Here ya go:

http://www.airsoftarizona.com/forumbb/v ... php?t=5845 (http://www.airsoftarizona.com/forumbb/viewtopic.php?t=5845)

He did that himself. Didn't you read the post?

If you want to revive the sexy gear thread.. then, some time soon.. get sexy gear.
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Post by: Gantaliano Hoff on May 07, 2006, 06:11:23 PM
Yes Nate, I saw it. Vince pointed it out too. My bad.

Sorry Dragon. Good on ya for being inovative with your gear though. Keep doing it long term and it will save you some money.
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Post by: Ganef on May 07, 2006, 09:35:26 PM
Well, this thread isnt to replce the sexy gear thread, it just so happens that all the recent sexy gear happens to be made by us.  Good work dragon, now paint that black asian crap!

Here are a few things I whipped up for some peeps.

It is my take on the maxpedition roly poly pouch.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5050008.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5050009.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5050010.jpg)
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Post by: SilentDragon on May 07, 2006, 09:48:25 PM
First off, thanks for the feedback.  It's always good to hear from other people's point of view.  

Well, i figured i post these pics showing how to put on the rig.  The two buttons, Vince, are the ones that clips the chest plate to the shoulder straps (there's are some D-rings it goes through).  

The load bearing rig goes on first.  Either the buttons OR a pair of clips need be undone to put it on.  The chest plate makes it hard to put over your head when it's up (the plate w/molle attachments can be hidden inside the map pouch).  The front clips for the camelback are on the chest plate, so it needs to be up, and can't be hidden.  

The picture below shows where the buttons are located, which holds the chest plate up.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0051.jpg)

...and a picture of it when it's buttoned.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0052.jpg)

After putting the rig on, then you can clip the camelback strap onto the front.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0055.jpg)

The camelback when detached.  The clips on the straps clip onto the chest plate... and if you can see the bottom clips, they attach to the clips on the rig.  Of course, i had to do a little clip swappin' to make it fit.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0048.jpg)

And here, you can see where the bottom of the camelback attaches to the bottom of the rig.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0061.jpg)

I really liked the load bearing chest rig.  But, i also wanted a camelback, to keep me hyrated.  There is a backpack you can buy at JT that attaches to the same rig, but it was actually made for it.  It can also hold a water pouch.  I didn't want too much weight on me, wanted to go a little compact.  So, was able to pick up a military issue camelback from my dad (brand new, too), for free.  Then, after sitting around and playing with it for a few hours, i came up with an idea to integrate the camelback to the rig.  And this is what i came up with.  Again, thank for the feedback....

Art-
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Post by: Ganef on May 08, 2006, 09:16:54 AM
Good start art, but you should also try and minimize the amount of load bearing straps that are on your rig. The straps from your camelback that integrate with your jt rig take up area that is prime pals realestate. IF you could eliminate the JTrigs straps completly and use the camelbacks straps as a y harness to hold up the rig.

I just laugh when I see someone with one of those Jt buttpack/yharness things. There are so many straps and useless pockets and not to mention no hydration. And to get at any of it you have to take your rig off. One of the most poorly thought out gear designs I have ever seen. The rig you have isnt that bad as gear goes. Great job making it work for you!
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Post by: SilentDragon on May 08, 2006, 12:29:21 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
IF you could eliminate the JTrigs straps completly and use the camelbacks straps as a y harness to hold up the rig.


Yes, i knew not to expect much from this rig.  But it held AK mags, which was better than stuffing them in my pocket.  As for eliminating the load bearing's shoulder straps and just using the camelback, i already tried it.  It would be possible, but i would have to remove the female clips for it and replace them with the smaller ones that the camelback fits into...
i'm sure you can see in the photos, the huge clips for the rig strap, and then the little clips for the camelback.  

It wouldn't be hard, but i just don't have the materials needed.  I've messed around with it and found a few other ways of making it possibly easier to integrate.  This, like i mentioned, is a rough integration.  Not meant to be, but forced to be...

But, for the $32 i spent on the rig, what more can you expect?  It's "something" for me to use, since most of my money for this hobby goes into (or went into) my AEG.

But yeah, i would like to make it so that the rig has absolutely NO straps, just the female clips for the camelback to attach to.
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Post by: Ganef on May 08, 2006, 12:48:05 PM
I am just saying for simplicity of entry and exit. I had a TT MAV and Xharness for a while and the hardest thing about it was the entry and exit of the darn thing. My skinny body made reaching all the way around the thing to clip it in a nightmare, and if I would have ever had to ditch the thing it would have been a mess. The rigs that I have made recently have been easy to don without help. I have a camelback and perhaps I will see if it is possible to make a rig that will integrate with it, without changing too much.
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Post by: Farslayer on May 08, 2006, 02:05:40 PM
Is there any way of bringing the male clips through or underneath the panel, at least you wouldn't take up too much real estate that way.  You may have to make a small "slit" and feed the clips through...
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Post by: SilentDragon on May 08, 2006, 02:43:17 PM
Sorry for posting so many pictures...

So, something like this would be an improvement.  Less clips... and can be put on as one unit over the head, then clipped around the waist.  Thanks for the idea!  

The pictures are rough, but i may cut off the clips for the JT rig's shoulder strap.  

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0064.jpg)

This will also give me more moving space for my arms, keeping out of the way of my movements and my weapon.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0065.jpg)

What do you think?

Oh, what kind of paint do you guys recommend for using on the JT rig?
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Post by: Firehead on May 08, 2006, 02:45:22 PM
For paint, use Krylon Ultra Flat Khaki. I have a can you can use, I'll drop it off while I'm in Glendale, if you'd like.
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Post by: SilentDragon on May 08, 2006, 02:52:03 PM
Oh, no thanks, it's alright.  I can just pick up a can after work.
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Post by: SilentDragon on May 08, 2006, 04:24:20 PM
Ok, well, i removed the remaining clips.  And found out that Autozone carries Krylon camo paint  :D

Anyways, here's a pic of the front section of the rig with the remaining clips removed.  
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0066.jpg)
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0067.jpg)

And after the paint job.  The pattern came out a little funny, like an arrow or something... i dunno... i just kinda just zig zagged i guess...
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0068.jpg)

And of the rig as a unit.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0069.jpg)

And finally, worn.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0071.jpg)

What do you think?

And sorry about so many pics... and double posting  :)

Art-
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Post by: Firehead on May 08, 2006, 04:30:11 PM
Looks fine. Good job.
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Post by: SilentDragon on May 08, 2006, 04:31:51 PM
Thanks for the ideas and feedback...  :D
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Post by: Farslayer on May 08, 2006, 04:39:20 PM
Put some OD on that thing...there really isn't anything black out there....
Title: iRock cool CT gear
Post by: Airsofter1 on May 13, 2006, 11:58:15 AM
Here is some cool custom Coyote Tac gear D-Bo made up for me:

This is a single point sling set up, a modified "MATT Sling" specific for use with a CIRAS.  I hooks on the shoulder pads with velcro.  And considerinig my airsoft rifle is heavier than a real AR, it holds up quite well.  Can be set up either to run off one shoulder, or both to allow the weapon to rest on either side of my body.  Uses a Blue Force Gear snap shackle which lets me ditch the weapon super fast should ever need to.
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e265/mikeyli/CT%20Gear/DSC02513.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e265/mikeyli/CT%20Gear/DSC02508.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e265/mikeyli/CT%20Gear/DSC02503.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e265/mikeyli/CT%20Gear/DSC02496.jpg)

Next up is a document wedge pouch.  Its jammed between the CIRAS body and the other pouches.  Works great with the Maritime CIRAS.
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e265/mikeyli/CT%20Gear/DSC02504.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e265/mikeyli/CT%20Gear/DSC02507.jpg)

And finally my favorite out of the bunch, the Cactus Wren Radio Pouch.  Holds one Icom F4 and allows easy access to the controls and LCD display.
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e265/mikeyli/CT%20Gear/e2de5645.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e265/mikeyli/CT%20Gear/32c005f5.jpg)
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Post by: Vince on May 13, 2006, 02:28:33 PM
<3
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Post by: Ganef on May 16, 2006, 05:24:55 PM
Here is some stuff that I whipped up today...

A hydro pack similar to the DBT one but smaller.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5160014.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5160013.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5160012.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5160011.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5160010.jpg)

A variation on the golden palm idea.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5160009.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5160008.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5160007.jpg)

Trying out 725D cordura on a SPR stock pad, and finally getting to use that darn .25" shock cord.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5160004.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5160005.jpg)
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Post by: Farslayer on May 16, 2006, 06:22:56 PM
Tactical wallet...nice
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Post by: Hawk on May 17, 2006, 01:57:34 PM
Good looking stuff.


Here are a few things I've made:

This is just a general modular belt, with 1/2" foam in the middle, and non-slip rubber as a liner on the underside of the belt to keep the belt in place.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2291.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2292.jpg)

And a general use bag
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2293.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2294.jpg)
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Post by: studdermonkey on May 17, 2006, 02:06:20 PM
The belt is nice. Bags nifty, too.
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Post by: Ganef on May 17, 2006, 02:56:31 PM
Nice bag, Hope it keeps the sticks dry!

Rubber stuff from DIYtac right? similar to battle lab stuff?
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Post by: Hawk on May 17, 2006, 03:10:50 PM
Actually, I made this bag for my brother, but I'll probably end up using one just like this.

The rubber stuff is from DIY, but I'm not sure about the battlelab, I've never used any of their's, but this stuff works pretty well.
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Post by: Ganef on May 17, 2006, 03:23:15 PM
Make sure that you cover the zipper not only for rain protection but also the zipper material degrades in the sun faster than the cordura does. Looks like I will have to get a yard with my next order and try it out on a few things.
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Post by: Ganef on May 17, 2006, 03:30:16 PM
Here is a pic from my mission bag. A modified jansport I got in country. It has seen its fair share of the African sun and it shows.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5170023.jpg)

You can see that the uncovered zippers have been baked by the sun and are about to fail though the cordura is still going strong. 2+ years of hard use is enough T&E for anything.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P5170022.jpg)
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Post by: Hawk on May 17, 2006, 05:30:42 PM
That's some good info, I didn't know that.
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Post by: Ganef on June 01, 2006, 11:40:16 AM
Here is another redesign of the compression sack. I put the bands further to the edge and then added a little pals space for pack mounting.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P6010001.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P6010002.jpg)
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Post by: SINJIN on June 01, 2006, 12:09:57 PM
Awesome Dave!  Looks like about 50% space savings.
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Post by: Ganef on June 03, 2006, 12:56:47 AM
This is the next generation of rigs that I have thought of since the rig I wore at LCV. I simplified it down to just a basic mav that attaches to a camelback for use as a yharness. Gotta love Ranger green, its the new multicam...

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P6030003.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P6030005.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P6030004.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P6030006.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P6030007.jpg)
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Post by: SilentDragon on June 03, 2006, 01:04:27 AM
That looks awesome.  Looks very lightweight, and moveable, and even more comfortable than mine...
I painted mine and fixed a couple of kinks i notice at each game.

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0156.jpg)
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0157.jpg)
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/silentdragon_05/DSCF0154.jpg)
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Post by: Cheeze_IZ_G00d on June 03, 2006, 07:00:02 AM
Nicely done Art, that looks a hell of a lot better now!
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Post by: War savage on June 03, 2006, 11:51:55 AM
Good job on the rig! I like the BB's on the floor. Hardcore buddy!!
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Post by: SilentDragon on June 03, 2006, 06:43:36 PM
Quote from: "War savage"
I like the BB's on the floor. Hardcore buddy!!


 :oops:

 :lol:
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Post by: Hawk on June 06, 2006, 05:25:40 PM
Here's a small duffel bag that I made for a friend:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/DB005.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/DB007.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/DB002.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/DB003.jpg)
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Post by: -MAD- SARGE on June 06, 2006, 07:35:19 PM
Very nice lookin, I also really like the small item compartment on the inside. Good Work.
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Post by: Cheeze_IZ_G00d on June 07, 2006, 06:27:41 AM
Cool, simple, yet effective.
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Post by: Hawk on June 16, 2006, 09:19:24 PM
This is a pack that David made a few weeks ago, I promised pics of it on something other than the usual tile floor. Basically just a slightly modified patrol pack.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_0049.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_0054.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_0056.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_0058.jpg)

and next to a new Kifaru Navigator for comparison
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/IMG_0059.jpg)
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Post by: Ganef on June 16, 2006, 09:54:56 PM
Put to good use no doubt. Howd it hold up?
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Post by: Hawk on June 16, 2006, 10:32:55 PM
I've used it on a couple of day hikes and it's worked well so far, and it's nice and comfortable, even with heavier loads
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Post by: studdermonkey on August 04, 2006, 02:30:47 AM
I like that alot. Always great ideas.
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Post by: War savage on August 04, 2006, 08:13:10 AM
Is that phone in the pouch a Samsung SGH-E635 slide-phone? If so...gotta have one! I've for the longest time wanted to have a pouch to carry my phone in. I cracked the lense on it last weekend at the game. Not like I'll ever use it during a game. But it's always good to have something other than a short wave radio for an emergency. Plus I always have a Trillion messages when I get back to the staging area.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/j_figueroa2003/fieldmouse.jpg)
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Post by: Kurn on August 04, 2006, 04:02:02 PM
Quote from: "War savage"
Is that phone in the pouch a Samsung SGH-E635 slide-phone?


Yes, it is.
Title: Alright you little sacks of crap!!
Post by: Ganef on August 05, 2006, 03:16:19 AM
Here is a bag I made for my trip, you wont see me on the boards for a while but no worries CT returns on the 15th.

Behold.... the CT ExRAID... better known as the Javalina.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0019.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0020.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0021.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0022.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0023.jpg)
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Post by: studdermonkey on August 05, 2006, 03:21:02 AM
That's got some serious fucking potential, bro. I'm amazed.

If I ever step down from sewing, you're getting a call or two.
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Post by: War savage on August 05, 2006, 10:46:37 AM
NICCCE!!!

Alright David!! You said request post Irene, right? I'll be sure to hit you up for one.
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Post by: Paul D Wog on August 05, 2006, 11:10:17 AM
David
That pack is almost identical to the one I was telling you about when you were at the store!
About the only difference is mine didn't have the PALS webbing.
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Post by: TimW on August 10, 2006, 09:30:06 PM
Well I was finally able to get back on my machine after about 8 months....and here's what I created.

I am starting to do some search and rescue stuff and decided on my Warlord v4 as my platform.  As much as I like it, I found I like shoulder harnesses better for my chest rigs versus the cross straps (except for the Ealge PHUTV).

So, I cobbled together a harness set up for my Warlord v4.  I tried to adapt a SOTech Hellcat padded shoulder harness using 1â€￾ S/R male buckles and 2â€￾-1â€￾ reducers, but the front portion of the set up was way too long, and the Warlord ended up setting just above my navel (top of rig).  Short of sewing the 1â€￾ buckles directly to the “fingersâ€￾ of the shoulder harness, it wouldn’t work.  The sides were fine.

So, I traced the Padded Shoulder Harness, cut some padded shelf liner and cobbled one together.  Instead of 2â€￾ wide “fingersâ€￾, mine are about 1-1/2â€￾ wide.  Two errors I made which were directly tied into not paying attention, rather than my sewing skills.

First, the center 1â€￾ webbing (like you do on your Warlord Shoulder Straps) ended up being too short on one end because I didn’t take into account the amount of webbing used when you sew in the buckle and “Dâ€￾ ring on each side.  Lesson learned:  Cut webbing 2â€￾ longer than you measure as you can always trim.  Rifght now, I have about ½â€￾ of webbing holding on one of the buckles.

The next goof was in doing the 45 degree turns to run the webbing up the shoulder, turn and run along the back, and turn again to run down the other shoulder.  I did the fold the same way on both turns, so one tucks under and the other tucks over.

For the side buckles, I used the 2-1 reducer idea I used on the Hellcat harness and it works fine.  A little more support than trying to use 1â€￾ webbing for that section.

If I make another I’ll add some PALS webbing to the shoulders and, MAYBE some on the back so I can hang a hydration pouch. But I am certainly not wedded to that idea.

I am certainly surprised it came out as well as it did, esp since this was my first attempt at inside seams and padding.  I'll be taking this rig out this weekend for some SAR training exercises, along with the original straps inside in case my work takes a dump on me. :)


(http://content.practicaltactical.net/Gear/PT/ShoulderHarness.jpg)

(http://content.practicaltactical.net/Gear/PT/WarlordHarness.jpg)

(http://content.practicaltactical.net/Gear/PT/BuckleOK.jpg)

(http://content.practicaltactical.net/Gear/PT/BuckleOops.jpg)

(http://content.practicaltactical.net/Gear/PT/FoldOops.jpg)
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Post by: Ganef on August 21, 2006, 06:01:01 PM
Backpacks and more backpacks... well almost..

here are some pics of my sister sporting a CT bag in Europe:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P8070170.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/P8030049.jpg)

And here is a bag I made for hawk to take on his mission to South Africa.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0051.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0052.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0050.jpg)
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Post by: TimW on August 21, 2006, 06:07:30 PM
nice
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Post by: SINJIN on August 21, 2006, 06:47:56 PM
Nice David!  Good to see CT going global!
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Post by: Hawk on August 21, 2006, 09:56:07 PM
Thanks again David, this backpack is sweet!
The pouch on the back of the pack is removable so it can be used as a shoulder bag and tons of pockets and dividers to put stuff in. Here it is in action at the range:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/Gear/IMG_0006.jpg)
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Post by: Ganef on August 21, 2006, 10:00:56 PM
It is so hard to get good pics of black gear, I cant wait for some pics of it in the MTC and cape town. Legit kit traveling the world! cant wait to see where it ends up next????
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Post by: gixser13 on August 21, 2006, 10:05:28 PM
sweet man :P

Hey, I will take some of your gear to Kentucky for ya, For free even
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Post by: Ganef on August 21, 2006, 10:27:35 PM
lol......Dont worry dave it has been there before and will be there again.
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Post by: Vince on August 21, 2006, 10:33:30 PM
(http://www.endyourself.com/rigsmall.jpg)

That's going to Kentucky.
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Post by: Cheeze_IZ_G00d on August 22, 2006, 03:35:51 PM
Vince, what is? I don't see anything. :P
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Post by: pilz on August 22, 2006, 04:11:13 PM
Quote from: "Cheeze_IZ_G00d"
Vince, what is? I don't see anything. :P


His OD backpack.
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Post by: Ganef on August 22, 2006, 04:37:38 PM
That is ranger green mofo. Better recognize the quality.
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Post by: busta_cap on August 22, 2006, 04:39:06 PM
And it's not a backpack.
Damn kids.

Nice job David, another quality piece turned out.
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Post by: seanm028 on August 22, 2006, 04:44:54 PM
Quote from: "pilz"
Quote from: "Cheeze_IZ_G00d"
Vince, what is? I don't see anything. :P

His OD backpack.


He was kidding because it's surrounded by MultiCam, which is supposedly some kicka$$ cammo that conceals everything.

People lately are having a really difficult time recognizing sarcasm.
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Post by: Ganef on August 22, 2006, 04:46:43 PM
well the only new thing which you can barely see is the mesh rack with an all velcro bib for maximum signage. The bag is a ranger green hydration carrier that integrates with the rig like a y harness but i ahve shown pictures of it before.
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Post by: pilz on August 22, 2006, 04:47:03 PM
Quote from: "seanm028"
Quote from: "pilz"
Quote from: "Cheeze_IZ_G00d"
Vince, what is? I don't see anything. :P

His OD backpack.

He was kidding because it's surrounded by MultiCam, which is supposedly some kicka$$ cammo that conceals everything.

People lately are having a really difficult time recognizing sarcasm.


Thats because i don't uusualy read the post.
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Post by: Ganef on August 22, 2006, 04:51:33 PM
arggggg, mods get this crap outta my thread.

Read the thread and post intelligently kids!!!
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Post by: War savage on August 22, 2006, 05:55:19 PM
Quote from: "seanm028"
Quote from: "pilz"
Quote from: "Cheeze_IZ_G00d"
Vince, what is? I don't see anything. :P

His OD backpack.

He was kidding because it's surrounded by MultiCam, which is supposedly some kicka$$ cammo that conceals everything.

People lately are having a really difficult time recognizing sarcasm.


Who are you? Don't defend pilz! He's a big boy. He can handle his own defense on this forum. Stop trying to grow someone elses thick skin.

As for the OD and Ranger green. They can be confused in pictures posted on the forum due to picture quality. We all know that. Especially Ganef. I'm sure he was kidding to.
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Post by: Ganef on August 22, 2006, 05:59:52 PM
Or he just dosent know that there is another shade of green and that particular shade happens to be ranger green because that is what it was called when I ordered it.
And as for the quality of the pic I can vouch for Vince's new camera taking pics at I think it was 7.4megapixels, I think the days of his camera phone and toilet are over.
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Post by: djmtott on August 22, 2006, 06:31:09 PM
Awesome work! I'm envious as hell...
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Post by: Cheeze_IZ_G00d on August 22, 2006, 06:54:05 PM
Ok, well, mods can go ahead and delete my post and others related to it because I was being sarcastic. Evidently I should start putting sarcasm tags around some of my posts :P.
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Post by: seanm028 on August 23, 2006, 09:31:09 PM
Quote from: "War savage"
Quote from: "seanm028"
Quote from: "pilz"
Quote from: "Cheeze_IZ_G00d"
Vince, what is? I don't see anything. :P

His OD backpack.

He was kidding because it's surrounded by MultiCam, which is supposedly some kicka$$ cammo that conceals everything.

People lately are having a really difficult time recognizing sarcasm.

Who are you? Don't defend pilz! He's a big boy. He can handle his own defense on this forum. Stop trying to grow someone elses thick skin.

As for the OD and Ranger green. They can be confused in pictures posted on the forum due to picture quality. We all know that. Especially Ganef. I'm sure he was kidding to.


Alright, my bad.  I wasn't trying to defend him, though.  On the contrary, I was actually trying to show him where his misunderstanding was.  I guess I can see how that could be viewed as defense though.  Didn't mean to upset you.
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Post by: Farslayer on August 24, 2006, 11:03:40 PM
This is my new rig, custom built by Hawk.  It has 4 double stacked mag pouches, two single side by side mag pouches, 2 pistol mag pouches, admin pouch and large (BH) utility pouch for binocs.  It also has an internal pouch behind the bib.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/shemuelbenn/DSC00293.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/shemuelbenn/DSC00292.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/shemuelbenn/DSC00291.jpg)

It's lightweight and very comfortable.  Thank you Chris!
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Post by: Vince on August 24, 2006, 11:07:59 PM
That's pretty cool.

Did Sparkle Cleaners do your patches? If so, what was the turnaround?
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Post by: busta_cap on August 25, 2006, 10:06:53 AM
F'in legit man... Looks good Benn I can't wait to see it.
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Post by: Gantaliano Hoff on August 25, 2006, 07:43:11 PM
I love this thread. Dave I'm gonna need a good pack coming soon. Put me on your waiting list for after Irene.

EDIT: Please.
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Post by: Farslayer on August 25, 2006, 07:56:17 PM
Quote from: "Vince"
That's pretty cool.

Did Sparkle Cleaners do your patches? If so, what was the turnaround?


Not sure what you mean, but I did have a coupon.....
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Post by: Ganef on August 25, 2006, 08:48:01 PM
hawk... outstanding work!

far... nice radio pouch!

hoff... the line is out the door, I have a design in mind that is gonna be legit, better start saving.
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Post by: Hawk on August 25, 2006, 09:35:42 PM
Quote from: "Farslayer"
Quote from: "Vince"
That's pretty cool.

Did Sparkle Cleaners do your patches? If so, what was the turnaround?

Not sure what you mean, but I did have a coupon.....


Sparkle Cleaners does custom embroidery and patches.

The patches do look really clean though
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Post by: Farslayer on August 25, 2006, 09:45:57 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
far... nice radio pouch!



LOL...yeah, i bought it from Christian.  Hawk told me it was one of yours....works great.
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Post by: gixser13 on August 25, 2006, 10:13:40 PM
WHY DO THOSE LOOK LIKE M14 POUCHES??????
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Post by: Farslayer on August 25, 2006, 10:16:54 PM
Because Dave...they are my friend.
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Post by: Brando on August 30, 2006, 12:19:47 AM
hawk has been shelling out alot of m14 pouches, mine are in the mail.
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Post by: alamaan000 on September 27, 2006, 03:16:29 PM
Well I'm starting to get into gear itself.  And I have a few questions about gearmaking. I'm having too much difficulty with trying to google this info and whatnot, so please don't flame me for asking a few simple questions.

What size is Molle and PALS webbing?  (I've seen different numbers, but they never say which one they're meant for.

How far do I space Molle and PALS webbing?

How much space do I put between each column of webbing, and how much slack should I leave in the webbing for each space? (Again, this is for Molle and PALS)

And how/what do I use so that the Molle/PALS (I'd like to know about both) can attach to the webbing?

I've been studying pictures and some information (at least the info I could find) and still was left with these questions.  Thanks for the help.
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Post by: Cheeze_IZ_G00d on September 27, 2006, 03:39:04 PM
If I were you, I would get out a piece of my own gear and start measuring away. Although, I am sure David or Nate will be able to help you.
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Post by: alamaan000 on September 27, 2006, 03:42:22 PM
Quote from: "Cheeze_IZ_G00d"
If I were you, I would get out a piece of my own gear and start measuring away. Although, I am sure David or Nate will be able to help you.


That was the first thing I would have done, but I currently only own flecktarn webbing, which doesn't have any of MOLLE or PLAS on it.
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Post by: TimW on September 27, 2006, 04:19:06 PM
PALS/MOLLE:

1.5" center-to-center for the channels

1" spacing between rows
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Post by: Paul D Wog on October 04, 2006, 09:03:40 PM
Not sure if this goes here, but I made a new PTT (Push To Talk) for my headset.
 I did this because I wanted a PTT that was easy to find, and I also wanted Remote volume control.

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/PaulDWog/DSCN1738.jpg)

The PTT button is on the top, and the Volume control is the big dial on the side.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/PaulDWog/DSCN1739.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/PaulDWog/DSCN1741.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/PaulDWog/DSCN1742.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/PaulDWog/DSCN1743.jpg)
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Post by: alamaan000 on October 04, 2006, 09:17:37 PM
Very nice job there,
just outta curiousity, how did you make it? If you're willing to share.
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Post by: Paul D Wog on October 04, 2006, 09:24:42 PM
After careful study of both Einstein's theory of relativity, and Minkowski's  4-vector theory...............................................
:shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  


 As soon as the paint dries,  :lol:  I will post some pics of the inside, and a list of parts from Radio Shack.
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Post by: Kilo11 on October 04, 2006, 09:26:15 PM
What kind of radio is that?

Andrew
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Post by: Paul D Wog on October 04, 2006, 09:33:50 PM
ICOM
Best of the best.
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Post by: Raith on October 04, 2006, 09:42:06 PM
Is that a project box, Paul?
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Post by: Paul D Wog on October 04, 2006, 09:47:36 PM
Quote from: "Raith"
Is that a project box, Paul?


Yes.
2"X3"

Added internal pics to original post.
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Post by: SINJIN on October 15, 2006, 09:01:39 PM
I saw Paul's project today and it's really sweet, great job Paul!

I want one!
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Post by: PolandsLeftTesticle on October 28, 2006, 11:58:06 PM
- Think any of you guys could lend some of your wisdom? I'm planning on putting a vest together in the hopes of both saving money and the joy of being able to say "I made this piece of shit." Stuff that I'm asking for help with is, for instance, the materials used, what they're used for, where to buy them, etc. What I aim to build is something along the lines of this;

(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6559/medianlbm1.jpg)

- Though not quite that. I hope that once I know what I'd need to buy I'd be able to improvise some monster together--although tips about such and such, what sorts of tools I'd need, would be cool. Just a shot in the dark for some help.

\PLT
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Post by: Ganef on October 29, 2006, 01:03:52 AM
For materials go to diytac.com

As for tools you need an industial sewing machine.
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Post by: PolandsLeftTesticle on October 29, 2006, 01:08:43 AM
Quote from: "Ganef"
For materials go to diytac.com

As for tools you need an industial sewing machine.


- diytac.com is a free domain.

\PLT
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Post by: Raith on October 29, 2006, 02:31:52 AM
Quote from: "PolandsLeftTesticle"
Quote from: "Ganef"
For materials go to diytac.com

As for tools you need an industial sewing machine.

- diytac.com is a free domain.

\PLT


http://www.diytacticalstore.com/catalog/ (http://www.diytacticalstore.com/catalog/)
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Post by: Ganef on October 29, 2006, 10:02:38 AM
There are a lot of sites mentioned throughout this thread.
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Post by: TimW on October 29, 2006, 10:45:48 AM
The other thing is do not get into gear making thinking that you're going to save money.  If you are looking to make something because nobody else makes what you want, or you're doing prototyping, then cool.

But otherwise, "saving money" is a pipe-dream.
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Post by: PolandsLeftTesticle on October 29, 2006, 12:20:10 PM
- Just exploring new terrain.

\PLT
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Post by: TimW on October 29, 2006, 12:28:58 PM
Quote from: "PolandsLeftTesticle"
- Just exploring new terrain.

\PLT


That's fine, as long as you know you won't really be saving money.
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Post by: PolandsLeftTesticle on October 29, 2006, 12:35:30 PM
- Right now it's better for me financially to pay a bit more over a few weeks than to just lose $150 all at once.

\PLT
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Post by: TimW on October 29, 2006, 12:42:10 PM
Whatever. I am just trying to explain the realities of gear-making:



If one wants to get into gear making because designing and building things to your personal specs is of specific interest, then it makes a lot of sense.  However, the reality is that if you're doing it JUST to save money, you won't...and you'd be better off just saving your cash for several weeks in order to buy what you want.
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Post by: War savage on October 29, 2006, 12:48:46 PM
Want to give a thanks to Ganef (Coyote tactical) and SINJIN for the "Tactical Contractor/diaper bag". Also everyone else for the gifts for my new baby girl.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/j_figueroa2003/Gear001.jpg)
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Post by: Ganef on October 29, 2006, 04:52:36 PM
Sewing machine - $300-$1,600
Cordura - $5-8 per yard + cutting fee + shipping
Webbing - $.30-.50 per foot, usually a roll of 100 feet required
Buckles and such - $.50-$1.00 each unless you buy in bulk
Needles - $10
Thread - ~$15 per pound
Bobbin spools - ~$.0.50 each
Good scissors - $20-$30
Time and materials wasted in doing and re-doing your work - Priceless


:P couldnt resist
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Post by: Gantaliano Hoff on October 29, 2006, 04:57:53 PM
Is it just me...or does that strap look like it used to be a seat belt?
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Post by: AddoAduro on October 29, 2006, 05:01:58 PM
Nope, not just you. :)

So... How 'bout that range bag, Ganef? ;) (I have money now, yay!)
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Post by: Ganef on October 29, 2006, 05:40:22 PM
It is seatbelt webbing bought from Tempe Sales, and just happens to be in MJkhaki.

Sorry no bags availiable, I just have too many orders to fill and not enough time for homework.
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Post by: seanm028 on October 29, 2006, 09:24:10 PM
I'm trying to make a pouch, and I was wondering...

With hook and loop material, is it the stiffer stuff that usually goes on the backs of patches and the softer stuff that goes on gear?
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Post by: Vince on October 29, 2006, 09:24:48 PM
Well, hook usually goes on patches and pile goes on gear.
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Post by: seanm028 on October 31, 2006, 11:00:39 AM
Quote from: "Vince"
Well, hook usually goes on patches and pile goes on gear.


Thanks, that's what I thought.  Just wanted to double check.


Don't mean to sound like a complete idiot, but where do you guys get zippers?  Not the regular ones that I know they sell at Joanne's or Michael's or wherever, but the heavy duty stuff that you see on a lot of pouches and stuff today.  I couldn't find any on DIY Tactical Store.
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Post by: Ganef on October 31, 2006, 12:38:57 PM
I order them from drop zone in canada. But it is easiest to just use black zippers that you can get from upholstery supply stores untill you think you are ready for an investment in zippers. I spent over $200 the last time I ordered, just on zippers.
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Post by: Ganef on January 10, 2007, 01:33:19 PM
Made too much in the last little bit to put up, but here is a taste. I was messing around with kydex and made a little IWB holster fro my glock. check out knifekits.com for supplies. This stuff is so easy to work with it is simple to make your own stuff!!

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0280.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0281.jpg)
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Post by: Ganef on January 11, 2007, 10:13:23 AM
more fun with kydex:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0290.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0289.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0287.jpg)
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Post by: Gantaliano Hoff on January 11, 2007, 12:27:49 PM
I want some!
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Post by: Ganef on January 11, 2007, 12:37:46 PM
You can"t have some!
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Post by: studdermonkey on January 11, 2007, 12:40:09 PM
That's the best home-made gear I've seen. Awesome.
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Post by: Gantaliano Hoff on January 11, 2007, 04:16:19 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
You can"t have some!


See if I ever buy any of YOUR gear.

Speakin of which...
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Post by: studdermonkey on January 11, 2007, 09:49:35 PM
Quote from: "Gantaliano Hoff"
Quote from: "Ganef"
You can"t have some!

See if I ever buy any of YOUR gear.

Speakin of which...


It's one of those "can't be seen with" deals.

Kidding. ;)
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Post by: beanns2 on March 21, 2007, 03:09:03 AM
I have also been to knife kits and bought some stuff for working with kydex. I recently got a Glock19 I plan on making a holster for and also have made some sheaths for my knives.

Theres only one of the sheaths in this pic, its for the knife that is leaning on it. More on the Holster to come.
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t214/beanns2/knivesresize.jpg)
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Post by: Ganef on March 21, 2007, 09:27:51 AM
Not too bad! what metal did you use?

Welcome to the glock club!
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Post by: beanns2 on March 21, 2007, 11:51:54 AM
Well the top 3 larger knives are made from files (its cheap and generally a decent steel). However future knives of mine will be made out of 1095 steel. The bottom one is a folding knife im working on hopefully will be completed soon.
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Post by: Ganef on November 12, 2007, 05:50:50 PM
Whoa!! this thread had been a bit neglected. Time to kick it off with a bang!!

Sidewinder 20X6!!

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0796.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0797.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/coyotetac/IMG_0800.jpg)

Made to hold M SAPI armor plates.
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Post by: Farslayer on November 12, 2007, 06:44:50 PM
David, that is absolutely awesome.

What do plate carriers go for in the world?
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Post by: Ganef on November 12, 2007, 06:54:25 PM
Depends on what style you want.

You missed the diamond back FAPCs for $50.

I am not sure what to price this one at yet, ebay will tell me soon.
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Post by: Farslayer on November 12, 2007, 06:56:04 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
Depends on what style you want.

You missed the diamond back FAPCs for $50.

I am not sure what to price this one at yet, ebay will tell me soon.
Could something like this actually be used in the sandbox?
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Post by: Ganef on November 12, 2007, 07:14:49 PM
The Crye armor chassis can be, because all the parts are armor besides the plate. It very well may be in use right now. This one is just a plate carrier because all the other parts are 3a TM spec bb armor but real bullets go through them like butter. You could throw an actual ballistic plate in the pocket but it gives you no side armor protection. Unless you are some secret squirrel and can choose what you wear you are usually at the mercy of uncle sam who says IBA is the thing.
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Post by: Deathmoose on March 07, 2008, 12:26:14 AM
hey im looking to try and make a intercepter plate carrier with a hyda and a few pouches now the question i have is have anyone of you tried to make a plate carrier like this?
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Post by: Ganef on March 07, 2008, 12:44:24 AM
Done dozens of armor and plate carriers and have done carriers specifically for the interceptor body armor and sapi plates.

There is however many inexpensive copies of the original carrier for the interceptor b a system.
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Post by: Deathmoose on March 07, 2008, 12:58:28 AM
Quote from: "Ganef"
Done dozens of armor and plate carriers and have done carriers specifically for the interceptor body armor and sapi plates.

There is however many inexpensive copies of the original carrier for the interceptor b a system.
any chance you know where i could find these ? :?:
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Post by: Ganef on March 07, 2008, 01:14:59 AM
Here under vests in the combat gear section:

http://www.wgcshop.com/ (http://www.wgcshop.com/)

Well, pretty much every airsoft website has a listing for gear and the sort. Check ebay as well.

Unless you have access to upholstery sewing machines, and have the right kind of nylon on hand, trying to make your own kit will cost you much more than any of those. There are things you can do for yourself and there are things you should just buy.
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Post by: oldgamefreak on April 07, 2008, 04:49:38 PM
A quick question for you guys that do this a lot.... How well do the "repair fastex buckles" work? I have adjusters on the sides of my rig and I want squeeze buckles on it instead.

OGF
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Post by: -MAD- SARGE on April 07, 2008, 05:24:18 PM
Those work fine, military uses them all the time. Much better than those adjusters.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: sethb7290 on June 22, 2008, 11:02:37 PM
which of these are better

interceptor M.O.L.L.E. vest or a ACU commando chest rig
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Ganef on June 23, 2008, 06:40:17 AM
Wrong thread for asking that question.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Altered_Soul on November 13, 2008, 02:48:34 PM
This doesn't quite qualify as "making" it myself, but I wanted to modify my TT MAV by adding some fastex buckles to the two back straps for easy removal.  Where is a good place to get some good quality Fastex buckles? I need about 1" strap width.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: oldgamefreak on November 13, 2008, 03:33:22 PM
I got mine from this guy http://myworld.ebay.com/emmado22/?_trksid=p3911.c0.m198 (http://myworld.ebay.com/emmado22/?_trksid=p3911.c0.m198)
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Ganef on November 13, 2008, 03:52:39 PM
Try, Tempe Sales on broadway just west of mill ave.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Altered_Soul on November 13, 2008, 03:56:59 PM
Quote from: "Ganef"
Try, Tempe Sales on broadway just west of mill ave.

I have always seen that place, what type of place is that store exactly?
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Ganef on November 14, 2008, 07:25:10 AM
It is an upholstery store but they carry a wide range of fabrics, webbing, velcro and buckles. They also stock military colors, thanks to my insistance and samples.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Altered_Soul on November 14, 2008, 09:28:12 AM
Quote from: "Ganef"
It is an upholstery store but they carry a wide range of fabrics, webbing, velcro and buckles. They also stock military colors, thanks to my insistance and samples.

Huh, never knew that, I live right down street and always thought it was some sort of junk store, what with the ancient front sign and all.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Boles on November 17, 2008, 08:43:55 PM
Wheres the best place to get the Coyote Brown Zippers and is there a special Tool you have to have to put zippers on.  Also whats the best sewing machine to get for gear making on a budget
Thanks guys
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Ganef on November 17, 2008, 10:35:21 PM
Check thrift stores for deals but the best new machine is the Thompson mini walking foot, I started on that machine unitl I broke it.

CB zipps is rough. Check here: http://www.zippersource.com/choices/ (http://www.zippersource.com/choices/)

There is no tool needed, just some well trained hands.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Boles on November 18, 2008, 10:27:05 AM
thanks alot.  I have been thinking of alot of ideas for Pouches that I'd like but they just aren't being made or they are too expensive to buy for airsoft.

I have alot of time on my hands here in Africa.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: A. Woolsey on February 19, 2009, 04:21:15 PM
that stuff is plipping amazing, you could make a fortune off of that stuff, i hope you sell it resonably, i'd buy some of that in a flash!i like the comment on the pringles too lol
but on a serious note, you could start a little sales thing and make a small fortune
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: C. Lauchner on February 19, 2009, 09:34:33 PM
WOW that is amazing! you have some serious skill there dude... i hope some day i can do stuff like that so i dont have to spend money on gear i know shouldnt be as expensive as it is...
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Kurn on February 19, 2009, 10:06:21 PM
C. Lauchner and A. Woolsey, are you the same person?

Assuming you are taking to Ganef, he has been selling gear for quite a while.

Unless you make a lot of gear, it's can be difficult to recover your start up costs.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: C. Lauchner on February 20, 2009, 07:04:47 AM
no we are not the same person but we do know eachother. there are a few other people on this forum that know us.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Fat_Santa54 on February 20, 2009, 07:37:47 AM
^ becuase you guys both bought the same gun and optic and wrote like the same things about them within an hour of each other.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: C. Lauchner on February 20, 2009, 04:34:47 PM
Actually he didnt buy the gun and i have proof that he didnt and that i did since i have the reciept of purchase from airsoftgi.
but trust me we are two totally different people. we just chose to name our accounts in a similar fashion. my real name is Collin Lauchner, his is Austin Woolsey. if you dont believe me then atleast try and maybe look us up on myspace...
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Vince on February 20, 2009, 04:41:17 PM
(http://www.endyourself.com/jaykay.gif)
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Fat_Santa54 on February 20, 2009, 09:13:47 PM
Where do you get these things vince?

(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii219/Fat_Santa54/DogPuke.gif)
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: A. Woolsey on February 23, 2009, 10:53:52 PM
holy sh*t thats an amazing video lol
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Fat_Santa54 on February 23, 2009, 11:57:48 PM
amazing is not the word i would use to discribe it, but hey some people are into that kind of stuff... I'm not going to judge.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: A. Woolsey on February 24, 2009, 12:54:50 AM
ha, when i said amazing i ment hilarious  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Bizkitcan on March 05, 2009, 07:46:18 PM
A magazine would be considered "gear" ?

Heres less than 60 mins work on a Magpul PMAG modded by me to house systema mag internals.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Bizkitcan/Magfullstandsidesmall.jpg)
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Vince on March 05, 2009, 07:48:14 PM
No.

But that's cool.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Bully Dog Airsoft on April 12, 2009, 12:01:02 PM
Not exactly for airsoft but here is a hand made hardwood Maple knife with a custom plasma cut German spring steel blade and sheath (my dad makes the knives) I made the sheath and sewed it with senue. I fixed the photos haha their smaller now.

(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/8652/11215.jpg) (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11215.jpg) Image Hosting (http://www.picgames.com/forum/myspace-image-help.php)

(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3965/boxesknives011.jpg) (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=boxesknives011.jpg) Image Hosting (http://www.picgames.com/forum/myspace-image-help.php)
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Ganef on April 12, 2009, 02:51:06 PM
shrink the size of the pictures.

I need to get back into knife making, I need me a fine blade.

Plasma cutting is better than torch cutting on the heat treat, but be sure to cut it oversized and grind it to the final shape.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Bully Dog Airsoft on April 12, 2009, 04:01:34 PM
Yeah thats what my dad does, he makes alot of different hardwood knives, alot of them are exotic hardwoods, and are very hard to work with. He also builds exotic hardwood cedar chests here is a pic of one that is on ebay. It is exotic black walnut and maple I promise this is the last pic of this stuff, soon I'm going to buy some material to make my own gear too then I'll post some pics of them.

(http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6848/boxesknives006.jpg) (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=boxesknives006.jpg) Image Hosting (http://www.picgames.com/forum/myspace-image-help.php)
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Bully Dog Airsoft on June 10, 2009, 03:41:44 PM
Good news, got a place and a teacher to show me how to make gear, I'll be posting on here soon with some of my own gear! Finally haha.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: dirtnapper73 on July 09, 2009, 04:37:43 AM
Well that's way to many posts to search through to see if someone can make P90 pouches for a molle vest, or a P90 sling pouch like this http://www.thevestguy.com/product.asp?id=10143 (http://www.thevestguy.com/product.asp?id=10143) in a 3 mag or 4 mag configuration and any pricing you can PM me, thanks.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: searscr on August 14, 2009, 09:13:19 AM
Here are a somethings that I just finished.
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd108/searscr/Airsoft/guns002.jpg)
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd108/searscr/Airsoft/guns003.jpg)
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd108/searscr/Airsoft/guns004.jpg)
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd108/searscr/Airsoft/guns001.jpg)
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Raith on August 14, 2009, 09:27:01 AM
Pretty slick, Craig.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Katana0 on August 19, 2009, 12:31:10 PM
What do you use as a stiffener, if anything, to make the vest fit like a proper vest?
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Ganef on August 19, 2009, 12:51:24 PM
You can use foam, or cardboard. Be sure to bend up the cardboard so it isn't as stiff. Foam can be had at Tempe Sales, Broadway and mill in Tempe.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: searscr on August 20, 2009, 07:44:16 AM
I usually by my foam from foambymail.com, but I buy in bulk.  For orders over $75.00 shipping is usually free.

Craig
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: yammie r6s on August 20, 2009, 09:42:25 AM
camping mats at wallmart like six bucks, one roll can be cut for front and back panels
and if you ever play in the rain they don't retain water or deteriorate
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: carbon14c on September 06, 2009, 11:38:02 PM
@searscr, thats a nice little setup for your m4, i might make one for my rifle even though its pretty big... a foldable little case would be handy
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: AE86_sr20 on February 01, 2010, 11:07:21 PM
Quote from: "searscr"
Here are a somethings that I just finished.
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd108/searscr/Airsoft/guns002.jpg)
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd108/searscr/Airsoft/guns003.jpg)
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd108/searscr/Airsoft/guns004.jpg)
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd108/searscr/Airsoft/guns001.jpg)

Not airsoft, but I these are backpacks I made.

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd108/searscr/pare.jpg)
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd108/searscr/red.jpg)
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd108/searscr/yellow.jpg)

that's really neat.
 i  just throw my m4 and everything else in my backpack
Title: Re:
Post by: busta_cap on February 01, 2010, 11:53:55 PM
Quote from: "Hawk"
Good looking stuff.


Here are a few things I've made:

This is just a general modular belt, with 1/2" foam in the middle, and non-slip rubber as a liner on the underside of the belt to keep the belt in place.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2291.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2292.jpg)

And a general use bag
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2293.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ChrisJHawk/PICT2294.jpg)

Where can I get this non slip rubber? I dont care if its not adhensive backed.. Matt told me It is hypalon rubber but I have not been able to find it anywhere. Thanks.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Hawk on February 02, 2010, 06:05:48 AM
I got it here

http://www.diytacticalstore.com/catalog ... c/non-slip (http://www.diytacticalstore.com/catalog/index.php/fabric/non-slip)

but they're out of stock. I remember seeing it in stock somewhere else but I can't remeber where. I'll see if I can find it and I'll post it here if I do
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: busta_cap on February 02, 2010, 06:24:36 AM
Ahhh, you got any laying around hawk? I only need less than a SQ Ft. Is it similar to the stuff in the DBT pouches?
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Hawk on February 02, 2010, 07:47:51 AM
Quote from: "busta_cap"
Ahhh, you got any laying around hawk? I only need less than a SQ Ft. Is it similar to the stuff in the DBT pouches?

It is similar to the stuff in the DBT pouches. I don't have any left over, but check here:

http://www.rockywoods.com/Fabrics-Hardw ... le-Fabrics (http://www.rockywoods.com/Fabrics-Hardware-Patterns-Kits/Other-Heavy-Durable-Fabrics)

they have black and coyote brown in stock. I don't know if it is the same as the stuff I used or DBT's stuff, but it looks close.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Ganef on February 02, 2010, 09:40:30 AM
For reference hypalon is not the same as no slip fabric. The rocky woods price is much cheaper than when it is occasionally on ebay.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Hawk on February 02, 2010, 11:36:04 AM
And a tip for sewing that stuff, especially if you don't have a walking foot...put a piece of paper over the "grip" side when sewing and it help feed better on the machine. Just tear the paper off, leaving the stitch intact.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: busta_cap on February 02, 2010, 11:36:59 AM
Quote from: "Hawk"
And a tip for sewing that stuff, especially if you don't have a walking foot...put a piece of paper over the "grip" side when sewing and it help feed better on the machine. Just tear the paper off, leaving the stitch intact.
Thanks Hawk, it's actually going to be epoxied onto a stock.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: busta_cap on February 08, 2010, 08:58:56 PM
I got bored earlier, So i made a sling, it's based roughly off the Blue Force gear Vickers SAW sling. It's got a 3in wide padding with 1/2 of foam rubber that is 22" long, with 2in wedding reduced to 1". Can be adapted from a two point configuration into a one point. The stitching and sewing was done by hand, hence the shitty quality, but it's still strong as fuck, I hung myself(203lbs) from it and not a single problem.


(http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz180/azcustomworksmfg/DSCF1970.jpg)
(http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz180/azcustomworksmfg/DSCF1971.jpg)
(http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz180/azcustomworksmfg/DSCF1974.jpg)
(http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz180/azcustomworksmfg/DSCF1975.jpg)
(http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz180/azcustomworksmfg/DSCF1976.jpg)
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: weedmann on February 27, 2010, 10:06:19 PM
oooo, love the modeling, do you work out?? HAHA That's a pretty nice sling though, good stitching too, especially since it's by hand.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: busta_cap on February 28, 2010, 12:09:22 AM
Quote from: "weedmann"
oooo, love the modeling, do you work out?? HAHA That's a pretty nice sling though, good stitching too, especially since it's by hand.
Rofl, no. Thanks. I don't have a machine capable of punching thru cordura easily, so stitching by hand is pretty easy, takes some patience though.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Buddha on March 01, 2010, 06:46:48 AM
Nice sling!   And ShortSexyHair gel is in ;)  ;)  :D/
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: CRYOFRACTURE on March 12, 2010, 11:07:51 AM
I didnt know soo many men new how to sew... ;P
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: sethb7290 on March 18, 2010, 09:13:14 PM
This is the first time I've made something for the use of airsoft myself, so it is a poor qaulity experiment.

I decided to experiment with an idea I had using cheap left over Chinese fabric and buckles (already POS) I decided to make a short "chest sling" that can fit into MOLLE spacing (the fabric was very short). After an hour and a half I configured a way to make a sling without the risk of not being able to get into firing position while the "sling" is attached to the rig. the placement for this "sling" has to be applied at the top of any MOLLE rig (for this length anyway.) I placed min right next to the admin pouch, however this "sling" can only be adjusted by a velcro band that binds any excess fabric not needed (I am very small so I had to adjust it nearly all the way to the buckle). For the part that goes onto the AEG mount the velcro band can hold on it's own from the weight of any assault rifle and SMG, for the secondary part that attaches to the MOLLE rig not so much. To solve this issue I used a D-clip to support the secondary and be able to keep the AEG from falling. the issue with this "sling" is that it can hang a bit too low since the mount comes into contact with magazines, but this isn't a problem for me since I am able to comfortably get my AEG ready to fire quickly with the length I had set so it works well for me. I would appreciate feedback and gain any suggestions on how to make it better or just abandon the idea all together.



(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs368.snc3/23715_1160147983738_1828978300_297411_7713281_n.jpg)


This is where it has support from the rig itself
(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs388.snc3/23715_1160147743732_1828978300_297410_3196664_n.jpg)

(http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs428.ash1/23715_1160147463725_1828978300_297409_2699009_n.jpg)

(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs388.snc3/23715_1160147303721_1828978300_297408_2068022_n.jpg)

(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs428.ash1/23715_1160147103716_1828978300_297407_7311143_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: TheBoy988 on March 18, 2010, 09:41:24 PM
@ sethb7290

That isn't a bad idea, what you've made. Does it restrict movement at all? How does the load balance out when your SCAR is at rest?
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: sethb7290 on March 18, 2010, 10:02:45 PM
at TheBoy988

surprisingly it does not, it functions just as well as a standard 1 point sling the only thing that can get in the way is if the shooter does not adjust the length of the primary component (attached to the AEG) long enough for him/her to quickly aim and aquire the target. the balance is a bit off, but it is just an experiment, so far it seems to balance out decently where the center is towards the forward receiver pin both with and without a magazine loaded into the AEG. when it rests against my rig where  a magazine is in the pouch, the focal point is shifted outward and downward where the center balance point moves more higher and is by the  "bolt catch" area since it is resting on another supporting object. the only REAL drawback of this sling is that it hangs a bit too low for me but I can find a way around it,one way is if I take away the support from the actual rig it will improve the mobility of the sling but all the support will be pressured on the D-clip and that CAN spell disaster.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: TheBoy988 on March 18, 2010, 10:16:29 PM
Thanks for the information. If your concerned about the D Ring (Im assuming your talking about the carabeaner... im not sure if that is spelled right.) you can find some at sports challet or REI designed for technical rock climbing. I have some that are rated at 23 kilo newtons and have a locking gate, you will NEVER exceed that kind of force playing airsoft.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: armalite attack on March 18, 2010, 11:05:31 PM
Quote from: "sethb7290"
and that CAN spell disaster.

I didn't know sling thingies could spell at all, let alone a word like disaster  :lol:
I like it, seems like it would be effective
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: WhiskeyTwoFour on July 01, 2010, 08:53:50 AM
After deciding I needed more of a summer rig, I did a battle belt in ranger green.

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg295/darth-moo/640senshiRG01.jpg)
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: DMAN007 on July 01, 2010, 12:08:08 PM
Quote from: "WhiskeyTwoFour"
After deciding I needed more of a summer rig, I did a battle belt in ranger green.

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg295/darth-moo/640senshiRG01.jpg)
How much would you charge for one of those in coyote brown?
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: DMAN007 on July 12, 2010, 09:36:01 AM
What type of sewing machine is needed to sew 100D or 500D cordura? Can a regular fabric sewing machine work or will something more heavy duty be needed?
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Ganef on July 12, 2010, 10:38:47 AM
You might be able to get away with a smaller type machine assuming you are just sewing the fabric and not webbing. The most inexpensive machine I have ever seen that can handle this kind of gear stuff is either a thompson walking foot machine or a sailrite ls1. The walking foot makes life much easier.

There are however a gazillion different sewing machines and some may work. I jumped from a thompson to my Juki DNU 1541s and I haven't had a problem in 4years of almost daily sewing. The needles I use are almost too large for lighter fabrics (50-420D) but it has more than enough power for 4-6layers of 1000D and heavy webbing.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: DMAN007 on July 12, 2010, 01:06:30 PM
Ok thanks, I'll probably just buy a Thompson then.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: Ganef on July 12, 2010, 03:17:06 PM
Be sure to have someone show you how to thread it and set the tension right.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: DMAN007 on July 12, 2010, 03:30:35 PM
Ok thanks for the help, now I just need to come up with money to buy one
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: TimW on July 12, 2010, 06:15:35 PM
For what it's worth, I am selling my Consew 106 knock-off (from Neel's Saddlery on eBay). Has a variable speed motor, walking foot, table, + I am including all the buckles, webbing, cabinets and cutting table.  $1,000 cash, you pick it up in North Glendale.

The machine alone was $900.

Ganef knows me and knows I wouldn't blow smoke.
Title: Re: Gear Making! Thread for do it yourself-ers...
Post by: SARC on May 14, 2011, 10:39:38 PM
My first stab at any kind of gear or sewing. Two rifle slings.  Used a Janome MC6600P.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/rossnm/P1030182.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/rossnm/P1030183.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/rossnm/P1030184.jpg)

They are based on this...
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/rossnm/P1030180.jpg)