Block Plane

[thefreshpimpofbigair]

Was trimming flash yesterday off of a ski for the gf, and though my timming with the jigsaw was good, there were still small spots of barely overhanging epoxy and/or ptex.....
enter the block plane. It worked perfect, removing all little bits of bullshit, and no filing, which made for smooth chamfering and less frustration and time spent.
hope it helps someone.
R

[MontuckyMadman]

I put them in a vice sideways, sidewall up, and it hit it pretty hard with a hand belt sander. Works great and fast and if you don't have time to chamfer before riding they are smooth like baby butt.

[teleman36]

My hand planes have been dusted off and are happy that they are getting some use again. Such a great tool, especially for making hand made skis. I trim flash with a bandsaw blabe 4tpi 1/4" wide, and pretty much abuse the hell out of it by bearing the blade on the edges, and sometimes with base side down and saw table tilted to put in initial side bevel, then go to an overhead router to finish of the bevel. This works great, but leaves the minute tool marks from the router bit. Now the hand plan takes over and one or two passes leaves a glass smooth finish. Ski is held in a pattern makers vise edge up and supported near tail with a swing out stock rest. This is one of the most enjoyable steps in the build process for me. Fast, great results, quiet, and usually the last step before grinding, and of course skiing them. I use a block plane for the first cut in case there is anything left of flash on the edges then go to a moulding, or rabbeting plane [with a fence that bears against the base and edge, and blade ground for the angle of sidewall]. Give it a try, but my advise , as an ancient handmade furniture maker is take the time to get a really sharp edge on your blade. The plastic will fly off the ski in ribbons. Good luck.