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by Caveman Snowskates
Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Anyone ever tried a router to plane sidewalls?
Replies: 19
Views: 12170

Ok... Newbie here... But, why can't I just attach the sidewall to the core prior to profiling it and profile both the sidewall and core at the same time??? I have a core with sidewall attached right now that I was planning on profiling later this week. I double checked my core/sidewall bond by plani...
by Caveman Snowskates
Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: 3/4 length edge attachment question
Replies: 3
Views: 2407

Booyaa!!! I knew someone knew. Thanks!
by Caveman Snowskates
Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:08 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: 3/4 length edge attachment question
Replies: 3
Views: 2407

3/4 length edge attachment question

I have been reading the posts for a while and haven't seen a post about this.. .Probably just didn't dig deep enough or just missed it... sorry in advance. Here's my question: When I route my base to my template shape, I now need to attach a 3/4 length edge to it. What is the prescribed method for c...
by Caveman Snowskates
Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:39 am
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: What are you looking for in a ski building epoxy?
Replies: 38
Views: 31074

I have read every post in this thread. I know nothing... let me start with that so nobody thinks I am an expert...lol... Every one of you has talked about the Forrest products and heating the mold... or at least that's the short of it... What about the West Systems "cold" epoxy set-up? Is ...
by Caveman Snowskates
Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:30 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Noobie Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 3987

Inserts

Ok. Now onto a new subject... Inserts.

The snowskates that I have all have 10 mm wrenchs that fit the bolt heads. I have now idea what inserts I need to buy so that I am staying with industry standard threads...
by Caveman Snowskates
Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Noobie Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 3987

Thanks. I will design the press for those. Do the epoxy's labeling indicate the heat/time on them or is that just a fact that you have "earned" the right to know?
by Caveman Snowskates
Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:13 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Noobie Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 3987

Noobie Questions

OK, So I want to build skis. I have read through most of the forums and etc. on as many sites as I can handle right now. After all is said and done, my plan is to build a pneumatic press. I have read about heat blankets. And about PSI... What Temperature(s) and PSI's am I shooting for?