Aw man! for some reason i can't see the pictures!

I would be interested.

I learned the basics from watching the very comprehensive how to video guide on https://boardcrafter.com/ . I think its a 12 or 13 part series, focused on snowboards, but the process would be the same for skis. Watch those and you'll get a feel for what tools you would need. Definitely recommend rea...

My compressor is a 60 gallon 5hp Ingersoll Rand that is 18 cfm at 90psi. I would think that would be enough? My real concern is pressing with 2.5 psi less than sea level. My only options for my first few boards is vacuum or a double sandwich press with a ton of pipe clamps? Not sure which one would...

Lookin good! I'm curious to see how balsa works out for ya.

SleepingAwake, I'd be interested to poke around in that spreadsheet of yours if you wouldn't mind sharing.

1/3 the stiffness for 1/3 the rider makes sense to me. But scaling dimensions is not the only means to get there, plus it runs you into insert problems like mentioned. If I may nerd out a little bit, allow me to reference beam theory. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bending_stiffness Let's assume your...

I would guess 4-5mm for core thickness. For reference I am 215lb and ride a board with a 7mm poplar core. I would also explore using a softer wood, too. I think some kids boards may even have partial foam cores.

This is great. I'm researching in preparation for a press build of my own and I'm glad I saw this before shelling out money on steel beams and aluminum cat tracks.

Have you encountered a problem making your own skis? If so, how did you fix it?