Is your core laminated or just one piece of wood? I have run a few successful trail using a non laminated core, wondering if I should just build the first set.

I also ran a plywood core but was not happy with how it flexed. I think I need to just do it and commit to a laminated core....

I have issues with the sidewall too. I found I can get pretty good bonding using ABS that has been sanded, cleaned with alcohol wipes, flamed and cleaned again and using Gorilla Glue. Getting even glue application and clamping force is the key to preventing the sidewall separating. I am profiling th...

Are you using Solidworks? I have been working through a build using it as my CAD package too. It doesn't seam that many people here use 3D CAD. I'm lucky enough to have access to MasterCAM and a router table so have been using the ski as a chance to advance those skills. What style of side wall are ...

I'm late to this one but you can minimise the stretch of your film by building steps at the mould edge. Just use some off cut 1x1 or 2x4 and place it along side the mould edge. By stepping the mould edge down gradually you don't stretch the vacuum membrane as much and can use the cheaper membrane.

I'm late to this one but you can minimise the stretch of your film by building steps at the mould edge. Just use some off cut 1x1 or 2x4 and place it along side the mould edge. By stepping the mould edge down gradually you don't stretch the vacuum membrane as much and can use the cheaper membrane.

Im from Yackandandah but live in the US now, Im not on here very often but if you guys need shipping help let me know. I can get discounts on UPS shipments though work. Not heaps but it helps.

What epoxy have you been using to bond your abs side walls? I have been trying to cut out the core profile, bond strip of abs sidewall then profile the entire core, the method is pretty similar to what is described on the happy monkey wiki. I have been having a hard time getting the abs to bond to t...