DIY laser cut molle panel

[blutooth]

I am looking to add some molle panels to pack similar to what fhf does on their chest rig. Is this material laminated hypalon or something else? I plan to use a template and make small sections similar to this using an exacto knife. I have some xpac that I may try to do it with as well.

Any help with material selection is appreciated.

 

[tdot]

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I have this HPG panel and it's Hypalon. The slits for webbing could probably be replicated with just a knife slit, they aren't anywhere near as big as the FHF panel.

 

[shotacoffey]

You might use a hot knife for better results on something like xpac. Amazon has some cheap examples and even tips for soldering irons that might work.

 

[Legend]

I would think a stamp like this would work.

Amazon.com : Stonefly Foam Body Cutters : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Stonefly Foam Body Cutters : Sports & Outdoors

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[rj2]

You need heat to cauterize the edges so it won't rip/fray

 

[Mt Al]

There are several laminations for laser cut molle depending on the use case just holding stuff with little stress - or is something heavy hanging from the molle that's going to be drug in the dirt. Hypalon is tough to beat but is overkill and a bit heavy for a lot of situations. 500D to 1000D, 330D to 500D, etc.. They'll all work. I used to use a 3M spray adhesive when laminating, worked best on smaller areas and ran a ruler back and forth across both pieces to try to spread it out, then clamped betwixt two pieces of plywood. Factories of course use flame lamination or film with a big old heat press.

I have old punches, circles, slots, etc. I just punched each end with a circle die, then draw lines and exacto the rest of the cuts.

That FHF panel in the first post looks killer!