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by Bambi
Fri May 01, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: Yard Sale (non commercial)
Topic: Complete set of gear for working ski press + misc supplies
Replies: 0
Views: 2978

Complete set of gear for working ski press + misc supplies

Ski press equipment for sale. This ski press needs a good home. A friend and I built this ski press a few years ago. I have young kids now and am not making use of it and my friend is now living in the UK. Features: -Steel square and u-beam construction -Heating mat with temperature controller to cu...
by Bambi
Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:20 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Ski Flex Prediction...
Replies: 44
Views: 33431

I have been playing around with the SS and had some questions. I am unsure of the orange and green plots for deflection and what they are showing. If I change the length of ski, they don't follow with the change, can someone help me understand this. Also, the array of point deflections at the lower...
by Bambi
Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Ski Flex Prediction...
Replies: 44
Views: 33431

One thing to make users aware of... the results are sensitive to the void ratio that you assume (glass fibre to resin ratio). The reason for this is that the stiffness of the ski is very sensitive to thickness (goes up to the power 3). If you use a high pressure in your press then the void ratio wil...
by Bambi
Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:24 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Ski Flex Prediction...
Replies: 44
Views: 33431

Sorry - I deleted the site where I was hosting it (didn't think anyone would still be looking at it). I can probably find the file it on my HD and email you a copy if you want. PM me your email details.

B.
by Bambi
Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:57 am
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: Inserts (repeat topic)
Replies: 42
Views: 29921

Sorry Guys, I have none left. Get a group together and talk to Camax. They will make you some if you can put in a group order for a few thousand.

Good luck.

B.
by Bambi
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:44 am
Forum: Aprés Ski Building
Topic: New England Ski Builders convention
Replies: 5
Views: 5140

I'm up for it. Just say when.

B.

P.S. Finally got out on my first pair - very pleased - super damp no speed limit but too stiff for the trees.
by Bambi
Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:18 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Bambi's skis
Replies: 8
Views: 8263

The bandsaw did the trick. Photos to come...
by Bambi
Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:30 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Finishing
Replies: 16
Views: 10988

After assuming it wasn't going to be difficult I had/have a lot of problems with this step. I think a combination of using ABS sidewalls which cause a lot of heat when cutting as well as a rather outdated jigsaw are making things difficult, but I have pretty much wrecked a pair of skis trying to cut...
by Bambi
Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:23 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Bambi's skis
Replies: 8
Views: 8263

Plywood - I think that your observations on the ABS are spot on - if I cut more than 10cm then it starts melting and sticking to the sawblade. This is part of the reason that I think a band saw may be a good idea because the blade has time to cool down as it runs round the machine and also I can wax...
by Bambi
Mon Nov 12, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Bambi's skis
Replies: 8
Views: 8263

Hafte - I couldn't get the blades that you suggested as they did not fit my slightly antiquated jigsaw! I know that a bad workman blames his tools, but I think the problem that I am having may be because the jigsaw that I have (a 'craftsman' - from the '40s I think!) has no 'guides' to support the b...
by Bambi
Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:04 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Bambi's skis
Replies: 8
Views: 8263

Bambi's skis

I'm going to reverse the trend by starting with the skis and then discussing the build, problems and things that went well. http://ben.arlett.googlepages.com/3.JPG So you are seeing most of the first 3 pairs that I have built. There is a 4th yet to press. The two skis in the middle (rounded rectangl...
by Bambi
Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:04 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: knot my skis
Replies: 23
Views: 19288

Thanks BK, I saw your latest Kewah - looks pretty cool - did you try to locate the rubber damping at points of high shear under natural vibration or did you just put them where you felt it was needed? I just pressed a second pair this evening which went a little slow but I think it was OK - the gara...
by Bambi
Mon Nov 05, 2007 1:16 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: knot my skis
Replies: 23
Views: 19288

BigKam - quite a few of your skis seem to have ~10mm thick cores. With 22oz glass I would expect these to be very soft. Are you typically using additional reinforcement? Do you like soft skis or are my assumptions wrong? I have made 1 pair to date with a 10mm poplar core and I found it to be a littl...
by Bambi
Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:23 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Finishing
Replies: 16
Views: 10988

Finishing

Apologies if this is a bit trivial, but... How close can you get with a jigsaw to the edges when clearing off the flash? Can you brush the edge with the blade or will that mess it up severely? If there is still a small layer of material on the edge of the ski do you file it of prior to routing to cl...
by Bambi
Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:07 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: sidewall edge recess question
Replies: 2
Views: 2747

A lot of people don't bother.

I was skeptical, but tried without a recess and my bases have come out nice and flat.

B.