In the past I've always epoxied my UHMW sidewalls to my core before profiling the cores, after seeing that was a common way to do it. It has worked well, but it's a bit of a pain. I've seen a few companies (J skis and Folsom skis) who seem to just hold the sidewalls in place and let the layup adhere...

Heres some bad boys that I am super hyped on. I got a few patches made, and decided to do a fabric topsheet like I had in the past, but with some denim, cause the more denim you have when skiing the better. This one without a nylon topsheet, just a polyurethane coat, and involving the patches I got....

After having some frustration and troubles pressing longer skis I decided to totally redo my press. The guy that I had weld it the first time failed to put strong welds where I actually needed them, so although my welds aren't the prettiest, the press should be significantly stronger than it was bef...

I had to move my press and condense the opening mechanism. I used to have a hand crank that lifted one side, but I replaced that with a hydraulic long ram jack that hooks up to my air compressor. The video is sped up to make it look cooler haha, but using the compressor attachment it takes about 2 m...

heres a fun pair I finally got around to taking a picture of. https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5782/30418949154_5313e20bc2.jpg https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5493/30432388143_0b82452cd4_z.jpg I did a full ski wood burn on the core, and I'm super happy how it turned out. Super still all mountain charger ...

I'll have to try heating the plastic in the press. But since I first had this problem, I have been doing a rough cut of the bases the day before I route them, (+ about a half inch or so of what the final shape is going to be), and then letting them settle. Its worked pretty well, but I still worry a...

Most controllers are done with PID controllers and solid state relays. Super simple set up, but I recently stumbled upon this pre-made Inkbird controller. http://www.homebrewsupply.com/inkbird-digital-temperature-controller-thermostat-110v.html?gclid=CIOBtsKlyc4CFQQKaQodxRgHDw . Costs a little more ...

yep MadRussian, decided to bail on the static converter. Just bought a 3 hp 3 phase motor off craigslist and some capacitors online. Found some simple designs/wire diagrams online that have worked for other people, and that get close to the correct voltage/phase. https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8851/2...

It is 3 phase so I need to get a converter or rig something up. Right now I'm looking at TEMCo converters, one like this one should work. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HD-1-3-HP-Static-Phase-Converter-Mill-Drill-Saw-MADE-IN-USA-Single-to-three-/251081245073 Pretty good deal, but they only supply 2/3 the r...

so stoked on my recent purchase. The guy I know who owns the ski shop was getting rid of an old Wintersteiger SBN 350 with the edge grinder that he didn't need anymore, and offered it to me for $350. Went over to check it out and came back with a new grinder. https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7391/28190...

Finally invested some real time and money in my hoses, so they can get pressure without leaking and keeping my compressor on a ton. http://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7454/27064602535_9b8d5e70e4_z.jpg http://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7397/26459150914_acf8119a37_z.jpg . Also make a nice little edge bender out ...

Super cool way to do sidecuts! I tried doing something like that a while ago, but it didn't turn out nearly as well as yours did, or really functional at all... Might have to give it another shot.

yep! Started with the belt to flatten them, then did a few passes on the stone.

And another one, first ski I have made with plastic sidewalls in a while! Used a recycled UHMWPH from a local place and it turned out super well. https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5816/22589105154_0da1d2633b_z.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/581/22589111324_c371e1f9a8_z.jpg https://c2.staticflickr.com...

First finished skis for someone other than myself! Super happy with them. Also the first time I have taken my skis to a legit shop to be tuned. I know the owner of a local shop who let me do it all on my own which was cool. Wide park ski @ 182, 104 under foot https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5739/22429...