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by nick
Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Ski Press and Adjustable Mold design
Replies: 4
Views: 4634

I actually just finished my top mold last night. Its super cool. I am using Rectangular beams 6"x8" so i got a 12" tall cavity. That is what Happy Monkey did, I believe because I was really inspired by his design so I mimicked it as much as i could. My top mold was made to be adjustab...
by nick
Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Thermocouple question
Replies: 42
Views: 22083

so would soemthing like that just screw onto my type of thermocouple i have now? or do i just toss that all together?
by nick
Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:00 am
Forum: Aprés Ski Building
Topic: Photos of our workshops
Replies: 43
Views: 33660

I am actually curious in seeing some of your guys' different ways to store your materials (shelves etc.) and your work benches. I have seen some of yours in this post but want to see some more and what works best for you guys. I am trying to think of some ways to store my materials so that they are ...
by nick
Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Thermocouple question
Replies: 42
Views: 22083

Wow, I didn't know that. That makes a lot more sense. I thought it was the shape. My PID's will take anything. thanks...
by nick
Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Thermocouple question
Replies: 42
Views: 22083

Thermocouple question

I am setting up my heating unit now and am wondering about my thermocouple. I have read that I need a j-type. I got a k-type like this http://www.auberins.com/images/TC-K3.jpg but i thought that i would need something like a flat piece to put in between the board and the blanket. I would just think ...
by nick
Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:06 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Kontour
Replies: 10
Views: 33353

That is BY FAR the coolest picture I have ever seen. Nice work on the planks.
by nick
Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: .
Replies: 2
Views: 1856

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by nick
Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Aprés Ski Building
Topic: Still waiting to build boards :'(
Replies: 2
Views: 2358

Yeah, something similar happend to me. The payment was received but i had to email them cuz the order didnt go through. I emailed them yesterday and he said he would check, thats not cool though. Especially in terms of reliability. :|
by nick
Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: Aprés Ski Building
Topic: Still waiting to build boards :'(
Replies: 2
Views: 2358

Still waiting to build boards :'(

Still waiting to be ready to build my boards. I'm almost done with my press but it has been rough since I work retail and it is crazy around the holidays. I must be honest, I feel a little discouraged. Still waiting on my materials from snowboard materials. have you guys had a problem with getting o...
by nick
Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:38 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: My Edge Bender
Replies: 34
Views: 70366

sweet! Man it sucks that the most expensive part are making those wheels. Thats expensive. Very cool though.
by nick
Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:45 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Differences in fiberglass weights
Replies: 5
Views: 2280

Sweet. Good info. Thanks
by nick
Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Differences in fiberglass weights
Replies: 5
Views: 2280

Cool. Makes sense.
by nick
Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Differences in fiberglass weights
Replies: 5
Views: 2280

Differences in fiberglass weights

I am in the process of ordering materials for my first boards. And I am a little overwhelmed with the differences between the weights of fiberglass. I know the differences between biax, triax, etc. but what about the weights? what advantages/disadvantages do they have? Would the heavier weights make...
by nick
Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: Amount of Epoxy?
Replies: 15
Views: 7613

What are the equations everyone is using in those spreadsheets to determine how much epoxy to use? I just want to mess with one to fiddle with it. I would love to make one but wouldn't know where to start.
by nick
Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:52 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Help needed on how to make a multi radius ski
Replies: 6
Views: 3887

yeah i know what it is. I was just wondering if that is what he was talking about.