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Heating
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 8:19 am
by ClayWheeler
Hey guys I've got two more questions.
1. Is heat really necessary when pressing your skis?
2. If so, how do you guys heat your presses and how can I get sommething to heat mine?
Thanks
-Clay
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:27 am
by Brazen
Here's a good starting point:
viewtopic.php?t=3117&sid=528a3889ebf641 ... 3ac0677153
Here's another: heating site:skibuilders.com
Just paste the above into Google search
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:21 am
by ClayWheeler
Thanks
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 12:16 pm
by twizzstyle
These are pretty basic questions, I think you need to do a little more research and reading!
Quick answers... Heat depends on the epoxy you're using. Some require heat, some don't. Best way to heat is with a silicone heat blanket. There are cheaper ways, but not as good.
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:13 pm
by ClayWheeler
Yeah, I knew that, I read the thing with QCM adhesives guy and he said that epoxies cured at high temp do better. Just wondering if I need the extra strength. Thanks.
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:02 pm
by twizzstyle
ClayWheeler wrote:Yeah, I knew that, I read the thing with QCM adhesives guy and he said that epoxies cured at high temp do better. Just wondering if I need the extra strength. Thanks.
That is too general of a statement, I'll say it again - it completely depends on the epoxy being used. Some epoxies may be weakened with heat. Most of the epoxies folks use for ski/board building do better with heat, but I wouldn't say "high heat". ~180deg F is a typical temp for some of the epoxies we use, but again... it entirely depends on the epoxy you use. Whatever epoxy you get will have a nominal curing temperature.