Is your core laminated or just one piece of wood? I have run a few successful trail using a non laminated core, wondering if I should just build the first set.
I also ran a plywood core but was not happy with how it flexed. I think I need to just do it and commit to a laminated core....
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- Wed Jan 20, 2016 7:08 pm
- Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
- Topic: Giddy up! First build.
- Replies: 14
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- Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:47 pm
- Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
- Topic: First Ski Build - Success!!!
- Replies: 20
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I have issues with the sidewall too. I found I can get pretty good bonding using ABS that has been sanded, cleaned with alcohol wipes, flamed and cleaned again and using Gorilla Glue. Getting even glue application and clamping force is the key to preventing the sidewall separating. I am profiling th...
- Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:43 pm
- Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
- Topic: Giddy up! First build.
- Replies: 14
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Are you using Solidworks? I have been working through a build using it as my CAD package too. It doesn't seam that many people here use 3D CAD. I'm lucky enough to have access to MasterCAM and a router table so have been using the ski as a chance to advance those skills. What style of side wall are ...
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:30 pm
- Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
- Topic: vacuum press
- Replies: 36
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- Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:29 pm
- Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
- Topic: vacuum press
- Replies: 36
- Views: 30885
- Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:21 pm
- Forum: Materials and Supplies
- Topic: Miller studio group shipping to Australia
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- Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:12 pm
- Forum: Materials and Supplies
- Topic: ABS as ski end material?
- Replies: 9
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What epoxy have you been using to bond your abs side walls? I have been trying to cut out the core profile, bond strip of abs sidewall then profile the entire core, the method is pretty similar to what is described on the happy monkey wiki. I have been having a hard time getting the abs to bond to t...