Riveting question

[Whereswa11y]

I don't think the curve of the holster plate matched the curve of the calf section of the boot... not enough curve in the holster. I used washers and a strip if abs plastic at the top and bottom insude theboot for support. Mabe my pilot holes should have been a liitle bigger to allow for more play between rivet and the plastic of the holster?

[stasz]

The pilot holes should be the exact diameter of the business end of the rivet. If you went bigger, I think you'd run into more issues with potential cracking or stretching out the vinyl where the rivet passes through.

 

If you attach the holster by one side - top and bottom -then lay the vinyl inside the holster evenly, nice and flat, and then install the top and bottom rivets on the other side you should be fine there. Unless you're using some crazy thick vinyl it should really confirm to the shape of the holster nicely.

 

You don't want the vinyl stretched super tight from rivet to rivet. That could stress and crack the holster at the pilot holes or tear the vinyl.

[Whereswa11y]

Great advice. I'm going to give that a go. Thanks mate.

[Spanky101]

Example of what I did

 

That is a great idea!

I am just awaiting the arrival of my kit at the end of the month. I am definitely going to do it this way.

Thank you!

[Whereswa11y]

Example of what I did

 

HI Jeremy, can you please post a picture if your holster velcroed to your boot?