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Post by dufflebag on Oct 9, 2011 18:36:39 GMT -5
I know there are people out there that do it, I'm wondering if anyone on here does. I've always wanted to do custom tactical gear and I was looking for a few pointers on how to start, as in what I would need to start, what retailers are popular for the supplies.
Thanks,
Duff.
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Post by justified on Oct 10, 2011 9:47:28 GMT -5
I haven't done too much. But I turned my broken dump pouch into a double stack double m4 pouch. I cut off the fabric needed attached kangaroo straps to them and added velcro on the back and attached it to one of the velcro parts on my vest. It doesn't look too neat but it works  . Ill get a picture if i can find my camera |
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Post by t9w0rd on Oct 10, 2011 13:04:03 GMT -5
It's gonna be really expensive, I'm sure you could get away with an old stitching machine but any heavy cordura stitching is gonna need something heavy duty. I've heard that the machines can go up to 10K so it sure is an investment and if you're serious about making custom gear then you might want to make designs and whatnot before you do anything.
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Post by Zorak on Oct 10, 2011 15:07:53 GMT -5
There is (or at least was) a pretty good DIY thread at the Lightfighter Tactical forum. Just don't start talking about airsoft, or talk too much about selling gear for money. You don't want to sound like a future competitor posting on their forum.
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Post by cqbr on Oct 10, 2011 16:20:42 GMT -5
What kinds of things are you trying to make?
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Post by dufflebag on Oct 10, 2011 16:39:38 GMT -5
I was wanting to try my hand at making some sort of plate carrier, or a drop leg panel. I don't want to retail stuff, just do some stuff for myself.
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Post by cqbr on Oct 10, 2011 16:42:49 GMT -5
Your gonna need some mid to high level/strength sewing machines for that kinda stuff. Regular sewing machines can handle Cordura when it's in one layer or so, but for making PC's your gonna need something beefier. TBPH- Unless your planning on selling commercially, this is a very poor decision since your start up costs will end up buying you 3 or 4 very nice rigs. If your doing it just for a challenge, then kudos.  |
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Post by dufflebag on Oct 10, 2011 16:44:04 GMT -5
Have you done any custom work?
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Post by cqbr on Oct 10, 2011 16:59:51 GMT -5
Made this slap charge pouch a couple of days ago...  AOR1 6094 Kangaroo   AOR1 Counterweight w/lanyard.  AOR1 Headband Cover  Don't feel like uploading the rest.  |
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Post by dufflebag on Oct 10, 2011 17:02:26 GMT -5
Wow that's really impressive. I wish I could do stuff like that.. haha.
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Post by Dallas on Oct 11, 2011 14:13:02 GMT -5
This is what I have concluded from research:
It is expensive, to say the least. Sewing with just decent camo material is difficult, so it's a matter of what shape you want your fingers and back to in 10 years if you don't have the money to buy the machinery to do it. Good camo material is rough on skin over time, so you might want to get some gloves for sewing. Also, the material sometimes has Asbestos in it, which can cause lung cancer, but that isn't very likely if you are careful. I applaud anyone who has the guts to do it, or the money.
Just a thought, you could make some cash if you made custom gear to sell, I think it would go pretty fast around here. It'll be a rough start, but after initial starting costs you could start turning a profit.
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Post by ctres on Oct 11, 2011 14:29:20 GMT -5
cqbr, those pouches look really legit. Did you use a normal sewing machine for those?
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Post by cqbr on Oct 11, 2011 16:03:11 GMT -5
This is what I have concluded from research: It is expensive, to say the least. Sewing with just decent camo material is difficult, so it's a matter of what shape you want your fingers and back to in 10 years if you don't have the money to buy the machinery to do it. Good camo material is rough on skin over time, so you might want to get some gloves for sewing. Also, the material sometimes has Asbestos in it, which can cause lung cancer, but that isn't very likely if you are careful. dafuk? I dunno what kinda sweatshops you polled for the info but it's pretty much safe to say it's false.  ctres-Regular machine |
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Post by Dallas on Oct 11, 2011 18:51:41 GMT -5
This is what I have concluded from research: It is expensive, to say the least. Sewing with just decent camo material is difficult, so it's a matter of what shape you want your fingers and back to in 10 years if you don't have the money to buy the machinery to do it. Good camo material is rough on skin over time, so you might want to get some gloves for sewing. Also, the material sometimes has Asbestos in it, which can cause lung cancer, but that isn't very likely if you are careful. dafuk? I dunno what kinda sweatshops you polled for the info but it's pretty much safe to say it's false. ctres-Regular machine I'm talking long term here. Short term, there is nothing serious you can lose. Well, maybe a good sum of money. |
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Post by dufflebag on Oct 11, 2011 21:38:37 GMT -5
He's talking about how you said there was asbestos.…
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. Ill get a picture if i can find my camera
