Dimmer Switch Tactical - 8/6/14

[beta08]

Hey guys. Started sewing about a week ago and thought I would share. Disclaimer: I'm not interested in doing custom work; I only do that for friends. Definitely go to Hunt for that.

So it started with this custom admin pouch I got from Hunt. Foolishly I didn't give him any dimensions and it ended up being way too big:



So one day I sat down, learned how to sew, and made it the size I wanted. I had the idea of adding a backlight feature for maps and documents while I was at it, and ended up with this:









I then thought of some design enhancements, ordered materials, and got to work. It evolved into this, and as of now I have made and sold 4 or 5 of them.








This next project started out with a broken CPC Assaulers Back Panel a buddy gave me (see here: cryeprecision.com/P-BLCZP102LG0/Pouch-Zip-on-Panel). However, I had my own pouches I wanted to mount, so naturally I removed the pouches and converted the whole thing to MOLLE.





This left me with the pouches that were originally sewn on to the panel. I really hate wasting, so I got to work making those MOLLE compatible as well. I pretty much had to make everything from scratch besides the flaps. Each pouch holds 3 40mm grenades or flashbangs and attaches to any MOLLE platform using MALICE clips.







Well, that's all for now. I'll post here whenever I make more stuff.

[rydeezy]

Jon makes top notch stuff for decent prices. I bought one of his admin pouch thingies.

[TheEnd]

That back light is really awesome. It's really annoying when someone goes to show you something in the dark and hits it with a bright ass tacticool flash light.

[Puma1]

If you won't sell your sewing, will you sell super tactical backlights?

[Combat Junkies Airsoft]

Love the admin idea.




Also this...

[Foxhound]

The admin panel with the light is a great idea. If you ever decide to make some for people let me know, definitely would pay for a custom one.

EDIT: What type of sewing machine are you using that will punch through the thick cordura?

[beta08]

The Admin is about the only thing I am producing to sell at the moment, so keep your eyes open if you're interested.

I'm using a 15-year-old Janome Memory Craft 4000, which has a decently powerful motor and can punch through 500d Cordura no problem. I was going through 8+ layers of it earlier and it was struggling a little but pulled through. I think a better needle would solve most of that though.

[Foxhound]

I may be shooting you a PM here soon about one in a different camo then.

Looks like more people are getting into custom sewing. It's something I've contemplated myself, just to try out new unique ideas.

[Zdybel]

What patterns will you produce it in?

[beta08]

Just Multicam for now. DD is easy to get but I'd have to order way more than I need for just one or two.

[Hunt]

Damn Beta, that is a slick set-up you came up with there. Cool that you were able to find a good alternative for the back-light solution.

Sorry about the first admin being too big, I never even knew you had an issue with it. I could have put another one together for you if I had known.

Keep up the good work!

[beta08]

Not a problem man, it was my fault for not giving you any dimensions in the first place.

Thanks for the kind words!

[Zdybel]

If a DD one will be made with backlite I will give you green paper.

[beta08]

More stuff I've been making:

Crye-style M4 Pouch (YES this is mine. The Flyye markings and tag were to troll people on another group)
I've probably made 10 or 15 of these so far. Everything is identical to the real ones including construction style and materials:



Compared with a real one:



Crye-style 9mm Pouch:



Custom Double-Double M4/Frag Pouch:





More to come.

[evanwormer]

How much
Because I will help you out with a couple sales