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Richuk · Post by **Richuk** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 1:55 pm

Thanks Twizz!

SD, a few photo's of the edge set - rough finish, but you get the picture!

The expansion of the base does appear to re-shape the edge, but there are limits. I've checked the full length of each ski and this is the only defect - well except for all the epoxy. The down side to expansion is the small gap created between the two pieces - maybe.

twizzstyle · Post by **twizzstyle** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 2:06 pm

Woah, that's better than I do. Nice!!!

skidesmond · Post by **skidesmond** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:10 pm

That is a great piece of work! Striving for the same outcome. I'm pressing 2 test pieces now in hopes to fix the edge fall/fail problem I'm having. But I'll post the outcome in a new thread. Thanks for sharing the pics.

Richuk · Post by **Richuk** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 6:39 am

I haven't finished cleaning these up. Minor faults, all down to inexperience. Will outline what I have learnt when I add more photos. 95% there!

OAC · Post by **OAC** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:00 am

Sweet!

skidesmond · Post by **skidesmond** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:19 am

Looks great so far!

richie · Post by **richie** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:40 am

hey nice work Rich what number ski pair is that? looking pro! hows the heat controller going now? Did you work out the RCD problem? cheers, Richie

Richuk · Post by **Richuk** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:32 am

Hey Richie, I have been following your build, looking good

This is pair number 6 ... but yeah, these are starting to look the part! RCD isn't a problem anymore, separated out the earths, which ended the confusion for the RCD. Will run through the faults once I have photo's ready.

fa · Post by fa » Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:25 am

beautiful skis

Richuk · Post by **Richuk** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:14 pm

I thought I should update - a lot of work in the background surrounding the core and its affect on the ride. I'm going to follow Misha's method on base graphics and see if I can't improve on black

These make me smile.

It goes without saying that Luca has provided tech help on these:

vinman · Post by **vinman** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 4:24 pm

rich those look great, tell me about your graphics.

Brazen · Post by **Brazen** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 4:33 pm

Beautiful Rich

I love the dark walnut. That IS dark walnut? haha

skidesmond · Post by **skidesmond** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:08 pm

Very nice! I noticed the nice beveled edge.... Was this done using your router method in the other post? Great job!

Richuk · Post by **Richuk** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:54 pm

Cheers guys - I'm still learning!

Vinman - I print directly on the veneer using a desktop printer. Just black at the moment - ink is UV resistant. Bit of sandpaper to stress the look of the font - can be done pre or post. Prefer pre - inspired by Sam. Veneer through the desktop laminator (twice), to dry the ink out, pre-press, otherwise it likes to run a bit. Just my ink, I think. Didn't show up in initial tests : (

Trying find a look that suggests the ski has its own value as an object. Graphics and so option to customise are being moved to the base. Make sense?

Yeah Brazen - spot on! I'm still learning about veneer and how to place and finish it. Helped by the morning light this time.

SD - yeah. I didn't sand the sidewall (Beech). Ash does need a bit of extra help. Expecting Maple to be like Beech. Trying to stay with indigenous species. Still sealing with ski wax mix - good use of shavings

I'm following your glue sniffing exploits SD. Ingenious!

vinman · Post by **vinman** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:40 pm

Rich, I like your look there. You've inspired me I might try direct printing on my veneer.

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