HOW TO: Thermoforming Kydex - ESKATE Battery Box Part 2

This is part 2 of how to thermoform an enclosure out of Kydex. Here I will show you how I molded the plastic over the buck I made in part 1. This box is extra strong with 0.080 inch Kydex.
You could use this process to make all kinds of things from plastic. Holsters, sheaths, containers...
Kydex is from www.knifekits.com/
Subscribe for more videos. Mounting video coming up next.

[@eva2k0]

Thank you for making this video. This is giving me some confidence. I couldn't find an appropriate enclosure for my large(12S5P) battery, so I'd resolved to make one myself using a similar process.

[@barnes_specialty]

Glad it was helpful.

[@sethmcneill4450]

Where did you get your kydex from?

[@barnes_specialty]

@@sethmcneill4450 knifekits.com

[@AdjrianNickelodeon]

Never heard of Kydex before this video. Thanks bro!

[@dennisyoung4631]

Had an idea to do this, looked it up - and someone shows it!

[@KyleCWong]

Really interesting process, thank you for sharing! Have you tried thermoforming other plastics? What made you choose Kydex?

[@jobejahova]

You need to have the kydex clamped in the foam much quicker. I use a vacuum method that actually forms while the kydex is still at top temperature. Faster is key

[@places_unknown]

brilliant idea with kidex.

[@ellisonle1029]

Whoo, keep going!! 👍🏼

[@AlaskaBikeDoctor]

How flexible is this stuff after it’s heated? I’m thinking it would well as a shield on mountain bike frames or forks.

[@barnes_specialty]

It’s very flexible when warm but hardens back solid after it cools.

[@swimwithcoachraven1532]

Thanks for the video. Ain’t that a lot of work

[@barnes_specialty]

Nothing good ever came easy and I enjoy learning new things and sharing. So totally worth the effort.

[@metalwood7225]

Great video! Thx for sharing! keep it up

[@barnes_specialty]

Thanks. I hope to post some more soon. I blew my VESC up last week.

[@metalwood7225]

+Barnes'd what happen? what batteries are u using?

[@barnes_specialty]

Blew the DRV board somehow. Still looking into it. 12S Lipo on 50V.

[@myxrprecious8807]

Nice video.Thanks

[@slimycilantro7269]

what thickness did you use

[@danmaltby3271]

How strong is that kydex if you go down curbs or bump into rocks

[@slimycilantro7269]

thank you I am going to try it

[@gMan1971]

nice! very nice!

[@manski209]

For how long did you leave kydex in the oven?

[@barnes_specialty]

Sorry I missed your comment. 15-20min starting with it cold and slowly raising the heat until it's ready.

[@dudeskidaddy2413]

good stuff. How thick is your Kydex?

[@barnes_specialty]

dudeskidaddy2 0.080"

[@FrancisW]

ah nice! After seeing this video i found a sheet nearby 28x48 for $50. I might try to build my own enclosure as well. Debated between this and fiberglass

[@slimycilantro7269]

for the kydex

[@barnes_specialty]

0.080 inch. In the US knifekits.com has good prices.

[@MrMoronification]

Kydex price?

[@barnes_specialty]

Depends on size and thickness. $20-40 to do this. knifekits.com

[@MrMoronification]

@@barnes_specialty thanks for that info do you know if they come in bigger sheets and 12 x 12?