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by elkabomb7
Tue Jun 12, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: New press frame!
Replies: 5
Views: 4739

What would you suggest for virtual support? I was thinking of running a cable from through the outer I-beams in the center area
by elkabomb7
Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: New press frame!
Replies: 5
Views: 4739

New press frame!

I just finished building this today! It is 78" in length and the inner rectangle section is 16" by 16". I got the I-beams from a metal scrap yard and welded everything together. (sorry for the crappy images, it was done by phone) http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u462/ElliL1/2012061...
by elkabomb7
Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Bladder diameter
Replies: 11
Views: 6057

I mismeasured the fire hose diamater; both bladders are 4" in diamater deflated. I am going to order another fire hose that is 4" in diamater from McMaster Carr. So I am going to end up using 3 bladders that are 4" in diamater across a 16" diameter press frame. I'm hoping this wi...
by elkabomb7
Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Bladder diameter
Replies: 11
Views: 6057

Thinking of ordering from McMaster Carr
by elkabomb7
Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Bladder diameter
Replies: 11
Views: 6057

I am planning on using a cat track. Are there any websites you would recommend where I could order a fire hose that is ~4.5" in diamater and approximately 7 feet long? I have been looking and it hard to find a website that sells be the foot.
by elkabomb7
Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Bladder diameter
Replies: 11
Views: 6057

Bladder diameter

Hello ski builders, I just picked up a fire hose long enough to go across the press twice. The bladder is only 4.5” in diameter without air. I have not inflated the fire hose yet not knowing its diameter with air. My press diameter is 15”. Will the bladder be large enough or would you suggest buying...
by elkabomb7
Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:03 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Cat Track Info
Replies: 19
Views: 11836

Cat Track Info

Whats up ski builders?

I'm planing on making skis this summer and super stoked to get started. My question is are there any instructions posted making a cat track for the ski press?

Thanks guys!