Has anyone ever had issues with wood cores expanding/contracting or does anyone know the science behind this? Even kiln dried wood will natural expand and shrink with the season and with heat and moisture. Additionally does Epoxy when cured allow for any expansion/contraction? Or is it brittle when ...

I was thinking of using TITEBOND III Waterproof glue - I contacted the manufacturer and the customer service rep didn't think I'd have enough pressure with a vacuum mold (the wood could creep and would not have the strongest bond (not optimal) If I use epoxy I will add weight + cost, but I imagine i...

Hey guys - I've been making solid wood skis and now want to go to an all wood laminate ski. (perhaps adding a carbon fibre layer in the tip/tail for strength.) I've been thinking of making a vacuum mold as I don't have room/space for a pneumatic press. Joewoodworker.com has been a great resource. On...

I've been making solid wood skis and sealing them with a product called WATERLOX. It is some sort of Tung Oil mix that hardens nicely. (Like a Danish Oil(oil/urethane mix) but they claim it is better) You can google Waterlox and find their website. It is also food safe so if you want to have a snack...

I'm looking for a continuous run or auto-cycling vacuum pump. Prefer around 5cfm, 110v.

If you have any other vacuum related equipment please let me know as I may be interested.

I am located in Hamilton, Ontairo.

Paul

Hello everyone - I've made some all wood skis and want to try some laminate skis with a press. I am hoping to find someone in Ontario that has a press that would like to try a different project. (I want to try out laminate ski making and see how it works before I invest the time and money into makin...