Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an ANOVO

[Rat]

Wow! Fast progress! Looking good!

Thanks.

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[Rat]

i wouldn't worry about the ear to much.. if you look at a lot of the ref pics there is gaps and imperfect ears. the back side looks fine.. maybe a little closing of the gap by the Tube Stripes but likely not a huge issue.

you are cranking through it! that's a lot of trimming in a day!!!

Thanks, I was more concerned about the front and I know it isn't too bad. Yeah been a crazy weekend for me. Now to move on towards the fitting and trimming and sanding.

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[james.p.moser]

Don’t worry about the ear. The gaps on one of mine are at least that much and I am an EIB level TK. Put your time and energy into the rest of that kit!


Jim - TK50899

[Rat]

Thanks Jim. It was a quick thing for me approval wise I know it's fine.

[Rat]

So started fitting and hoping I didn't mess it up and got it right. It isn't real pretty but it fits and I'll moist likely be trimming the return edge down more. It has a little bite to it, but it hasn't been sanded or anything yet.

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[daryldoak]

I generally went with about 1/2 of the Anovos suggested return edge.

[Rat]

I generally went with about 1/2 of the Anovos suggested return edge.

Thanks Daryl. So about 2 to 3 mm right? Just had replies over at FISD from Tony and Paul saying remove all the return edge from the wrist and inner elbow and leaving minimal on the outer elbow. So I figure the 2-3mm as that is about half of what is there.

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[Rat]

A little more done. Forearms, biceps and shoulder bells sized, trimmed and sanded, ready for gluing. I think anyways. Most of the back, kidney, butt are trimmed and sanded. Still have the legs to go. Also started the belt, but realized I have no mounting hardware for the holster so went went to ANOVOS and talked about that waiting to see what happens there.

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[Rat]

The belt So far.

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[daryldoak]

The belt So far.

Looking good.

I’d recommend that you align the drop boxes with the edge of the plastic belt.

[Rat]

The belt So far.

Looking good.

I’d recommend that you align the drop boxes with the edge of the plastic belt.

Oh I will be, still need to glue the straps. They're riveted but not fixed down yet.

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[nukem25rs]

id say just hit home depot for some chicago screws to mount your holster rather then waiting for Anovos.. i wanna say they are 1/2 inch or 1/4 inch.. once you get it mounted make sure you toss some super glue or thread lock inside the screw becuase they back off really easy.. i had my holster almost fall off one day when i was getting out of it.

[Rat]

id say just hit home depot for some chicago screws to mount your holster rather then waiting for Anovos.. i wanna say they are 1/2 inch or 1/4 inch.. once you get it mounted make sure you toss some super glue or thread lock inside the screw becuase they back off really easy.. i had my holster almost fall off one day when i was getting out of it.

Good to know and it is likely I will do the trip rather than wait on anovos. I also need to get some rivets for the ammo knee.

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[nukem25rs]

You will likely need to order the rivets from the fisd board.. I think cap rivets are hard to find at Alot of home improvement stores.. Maybe an ace would have them

[Rat]

You will likely need to order the rivets from the fisd board.. I think cap rivets are hard to find at Alot of home improvement stores.. Maybe an ace would have them

Yeah I have an Ace hardware nearby, but I've also got a leather shop/supply locally as well.

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