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hey, I was cutting today the parts of my press, and I´d like to ask you if I used a too small circunference at the tail and tip
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The progaram being used is Google sketch up. I tried them with my Atomic Race SL 11, and the match was "forced" with the tail, and not even close with the tip...skidesmond wrote:what are you using to draw out your skis? Are you using SnoCAD-X? If so, that will give you the profile you need and the shape of the tip and tail. Check your curvature of the tip and tail to an existing ski and see if they are a close match.
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I would trace the outline of the tip and tail of your Atomics and use that as your template. You might consider using snoCAD-X, it's free and very easy to use and it gives the shape and profile of the ski.dorabito wrote:The progaram being used is Google sketch up. I tried them with my Atomic Race SL 11, and the match was "forced" with the tail, and not even close with the tip...skidesmond wrote:what are you using to draw out your skis? Are you using SnoCAD-X? If so, that will give you the profile you need and the shape of the tip and tail. Check your curvature of the tip and tail to an existing ski and see if they are a close match.
Back to my project
Hello everybody. I've been out for vacations last month, so I didn't work much on my ski, but now I am back and building continues
Just to keep you updated:
- I've already choose my bindings, and I can shape the core now. If you are intersted, these 'll be the bindings http://www.levelninesports.com/Tyrolia- ... ange-10109
I liked the possibility to switch them from one pair to another moving only one screw (thank you for the info, Skidesmond)
BTW, if someone could teach me how place the holes and inserts (in someplaces the say you should make the holes and place the inserts a few mm. away from its real position, in other places they say it's not needed...) and how to mount bindings, I'd be very grateful
Have a nice day, Luiz
Ah, one more thing:
I had a maybe crazy idea the other day: why don't fill the air hose (for the press) with water instead of air? I think it 'd give more pressure with less energy...
Just to keep you updated:
- I've already choose my bindings, and I can shape the core now. If you are intersted, these 'll be the bindings http://www.levelninesports.com/Tyrolia- ... ange-10109
I liked the possibility to switch them from one pair to another moving only one screw (thank you for the info, Skidesmond)
BTW, if someone could teach me how place the holes and inserts (in someplaces the say you should make the holes and place the inserts a few mm. away from its real position, in other places they say it's not needed...) and how to mount bindings, I'd be very grateful
Have a nice day, Luiz
Ah, one more thing:
I had a maybe crazy idea the other day: why don't fill the air hose (for the press) with water instead of air? I think it 'd give more pressure with less energy...
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There's quite a few posts on how/where to mount the binding on skis. It depends on the design of the ski. I didn't use inserts. My skis have a 55mm set back from the center of the running length because they were designed that way.
Since we have the same bindings I'll try to describe how I mounted mine.
1. First determine the center of the running length of the ski and make a mark on the ski. This will be your boot center. (in my case it is center +55mm toward the back of the ski). Locate the boot center mark on your ski boot and place it on the boot center of the ski. I do this just see if it looks reasonable before I drill into my ski.
2. Tape the front and back plates together and make sure they are perfectly aligned.
3. There is a raised vertical line on the side of the binding plate. That mark represents the boot center. Align the boot center mark on the binding plate to the boot center mark you made on the ski.
4. Now center the binding plate on the ski making sure the boot center marks are still aligned. There's no easy way to make sure the plate is centered on the ski other than taking careful measurements to find the center points. Once the plate is aligned squarely on the ski, tape the binding plate to the ski.
5. The binding plate has 8 holes (I think or is it 4?... anyway...). Use a nail punch or pencil to mark the location of the holes.
6. Now remove the base plate, drill your holes. Don't drill through the ski!
7. Now screw the base plate to the ski. Remove any tape left on the base plate. Snap on the plastic covers.
8. The bindings should have directions on how the setup the binding for your boot size.
9. Slide the bindings on to the base plate. Keeping the ski brake in place while sliding the binding on is PITA. Just take your time.
10. Once the binding is on, screw the center screw to the base plate. You're done!
You may want to do a test run first by tracing the outline of your ski on work table, (or something ) and run through the above steps to test your accuracy.
Since we have the same bindings I'll try to describe how I mounted mine.
1. First determine the center of the running length of the ski and make a mark on the ski. This will be your boot center. (in my case it is center +55mm toward the back of the ski). Locate the boot center mark on your ski boot and place it on the boot center of the ski. I do this just see if it looks reasonable before I drill into my ski.
2. Tape the front and back plates together and make sure they are perfectly aligned.
3. There is a raised vertical line on the side of the binding plate. That mark represents the boot center. Align the boot center mark on the binding plate to the boot center mark you made on the ski.
4. Now center the binding plate on the ski making sure the boot center marks are still aligned. There's no easy way to make sure the plate is centered on the ski other than taking careful measurements to find the center points. Once the plate is aligned squarely on the ski, tape the binding plate to the ski.
5. The binding plate has 8 holes (I think or is it 4?... anyway...). Use a nail punch or pencil to mark the location of the holes.
6. Now remove the base plate, drill your holes. Don't drill through the ski!
7. Now screw the base plate to the ski. Remove any tape left on the base plate. Snap on the plastic covers.
8. The bindings should have directions on how the setup the binding for your boot size.
9. Slide the bindings on to the base plate. Keeping the ski brake in place while sliding the binding on is PITA. Just take your time.
10. Once the binding is on, screw the center screw to the base plate. You're done!
You may want to do a test run first by tracing the outline of your ski on work table, (or something ) and run through the above steps to test your accuracy.
^ pretty good advise.
I make a paper template. That way you can mark ski center, boot center etc. before hand, then tape it on with painters tape.
Use a nail to punch thru the paper marking your drill holes.
Buy a proper drill bit, it saves time,
or at least counter sink your top sheet a bit or it will pull up and your binding plate won't sit flat.
A white wax crayon is good for marking boot + ski center on your ski, it wipes right off.
Or take them into your local ski shop they most likely have the proper jig!
Also check this thread
http://www.skibuilders.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2395
just my $.02
sam
I make a paper template. That way you can mark ski center, boot center etc. before hand, then tape it on with painters tape.
Use a nail to punch thru the paper marking your drill holes.
Buy a proper drill bit, it saves time,
or at least counter sink your top sheet a bit or it will pull up and your binding plate won't sit flat.
A white wax crayon is good for marking boot + ski center on your ski, it wipes right off.
Or take them into your local ski shop they most likely have the proper jig!
Also check this thread
http://www.skibuilders.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2395
just my $.02
sam
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Best of luck to you. (uneva)
Best of luck to you. (uneva)