pretty sure a 1" weld is comparable to sheer and load of a grade 8 bolt at the same size. So technically welding will be stronger, if done properly. Not many people can do a proper weld that is the problem, especially with mig its far too easy to lay a weld that looks nice but has next to zero...

Good to hear its working.

I agree. Although I ride boards the same principals apply, I have boards with camber, rocker and hybrid rocker/camber and have decided that camber is for me.

That is pretty thin, are you worried about it splitting when the hose fills up?

We used to use steam to soften timber but it is adding water to it, I guess you will need to do some testing and see if the epoxy still sticks to it. What thickness is your veneer? I guess if its really dry steaming it a bit would just bring it back to the same moisture content as a piece that wasnt...

Most people need tools to do a job, I would say those people are no different. I didnt see crazy snowboard building machines, just the required tools so people can build boards.

Cheers falls. I will give them a call.

I am using veneer for my top sheet material and will be building multiple boards with differing core thickness stepping up 0.2mm per board. I will post my findings but this really only relates to my board shape which is far from the norm. The answer you are looking for can only be found by building ...

Not so easy for me to call being in Australia. I sent an email and will post the reply if I get one. I have not seen any specs on any of the products I have looked at regarding cold temp performance.

i see! and what's the advantage of filling the channel this way vs filling it with the core blank lying flat on the ground? i never had problems with the resin leaking from the core blank. In that case there is probably nothing to gain. I guess I will try it sitting level like you have done. I just...

How does this stuff look?

http://www.dalchem.com.au/images/storie ... 78_tds.pdf

Correct ^

Please ignore where I routed right through the core. My tolerance was 0.5mm due to the fact I had already sanded the boards down to close to finished size before I decided to go mote style.

That would work well but in my case the swallow tail design would become an air trap if i were to pour it standing vertically. I could lay them down on the side and fill from the high point of the edge to avoid trapping air I guess. Your idea of the rubber is excellent, I could use 2 of my routed co...

This is the unprofiled core routed for mote method urethane filling. I will make sure it is level before filling
Yes it will take more urethane to fill but the result will be worth it im sure. Trough filling looks like a PITA