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I know the chances of a plank without knots are low and thats why most people split and glue cores, but has anyone ever used one solid plank for the core and can it even be done?

Yep. Works fine. The whole vertlam thing changes the grain orientation making better use of the mechanics of the wood.

Mind detailing vertlam a little for me, still pickinng up the vocab for this stuff.

Have you checked the "howto" on the main page? (hint: Vertical lamination)
Also check MM's posts and you catch up with his "vocab"

Jag gillar att suga vertlam

Read all of these twice, and then read them again and take notes and then we will test you next tuesday. You bring the burgers.
http://www.skibuilders.com/howto/

http://www.skibuilders.com/howto/skicon ... tion.shtml

yes I've used a single board to make skis. Works fine. Don't ask which is better . It all depends on what you want to accomplish with the wood core.
Grain orientation is important but don't get too caught up in it for your first pair. Like MM said it's all here, need to be patient and read a lot.

ok so it can be done, i just wanted to check because all the cores i see in mass production skis are glued and a lot on this site are. So knowing using one solid piece can be done will help me save some time, thanks.

also can i take the test sooner ?

I wouldn't, that MM is a bastard

what is a better way of learning than being tested on what you are learning about. I say bring it on.

MontuckyMadman wrote:Jag gillar att suga vertlam

I'm not surprised!

http://www.kastelaar.com , but does it have to be ash? If you are on a learning curve with materials and your not so piste orientated then pine, poplar or maybe aspen. Finding straight grained wood shouldn't be an issue.

What Kastelaar is doing is what I'm trying to do. But in a more freestyle ski, thanks for that link those skis insanely awesome looking.

I know of a few good wood yards in my area and also i know a a few guys that own their own logging companies so finding good timber shouldnt be an issue.

Richuk wrote:http://www.kastelaar.com

That band saw w. feeder is a must!

Hi
Graphite Base. WTF?
Can anyone give any more info. on the graphite base material?
C.

carnold wrote:Hi
Graphite Base. WTF?
Can anyone give any more info. on the graphite base material?
C.

pretty sure its just 4001 grade race base. Its hard and black.