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by dbtahoe
Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Hot Box alternative
Replies: 13
Views: 17879

Low budget? A couple of pieces of rigid foam insulation, some computer fans and a portable heater. I built several hotboxes over the past few years. My latest uses a basic PID controller, safety power cutoff switch and a TXT alarm if it heats up past a preset value. I can also check it from my iphon...
by dbtahoe
Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:34 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: CarveWright / Compucarve
Replies: 3
Views: 2911

I've thought about it but the run time was something like 7 hours. Painfully long in my opinion. PNG's and JPGs import directly into the software. Depth is controlled using grayscale.
by dbtahoe
Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:59 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: CSC a.k.a. Circular Saw Crib
Replies: 4
Views: 2825

The saw was nice and fast but a router may produce a more finished product.
by dbtahoe
Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:42 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: CSC a.k.a. Circular Saw Crib
Replies: 4
Views: 2825

CSC a.k.a. Circular Saw Crib

I had been think about this for a while, so since it was raining yesterday I decided to give it a test. It worked quite well. It's way more manageable than my stacked plywood crib. Cheers! http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5234796162_be1ec209b8.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5234202889_3f...
by dbtahoe
Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Drafting Program
Replies: 6
Views: 3491

Drafting Program

Personally I think SnoCadX is hands down the easist way to get an idea down on paper without any drafting knowledge but if you're looking for more flexibility/power, the makers of Solidworks just released this free drafting program - DraftSight (link below). Good stuff. FREE stuff! SnoCad DraftSight...
by dbtahoe
Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Name this clamp... Please
Replies: 1
Views: 1958

Name this clamp... Please

Does anyone out there know what these are called? Thanks!

http://www.happymonkeysnowboards.com/HM ... GP4386.JPG
by dbtahoe
Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: My Edge Bender
Replies: 34
Views: 68243

turn it into a CNC edge bender 8) Maybe that'll be a project for next year, for now I need to hurry up and get some skis made, the snow's already falling! How about this... Load the edge in the rollers on one side, and load your ski template adjacent. Then as you push the ski through, the main roll...
by dbtahoe
Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Has anyone ever used a Titanl layer in their skis????
Replies: 8
Views: 6234

Titanal

So where does a person acquire some of this Titanal material? Thanks!
by dbtahoe
Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Anyone wanna get paid to build ON3P a few PID Controllers?
Replies: 12
Views: 6561

P.S. Smoke a turkey and then build a pair of skis.
by dbtahoe
Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Anyone wanna get paid to build ON3P a few PID Controllers?
Replies: 12
Views: 6561

check out this - Bradley Smoker Controller . It's very simple to use and the guy who builds them answers his emails 24/7. He sells on ebay and has many other PID/relay options, but I dig this one the most. I haven't hooked it up to the press because I built a reg unit but it controls my Hotbox heati...
by dbtahoe
Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:42 am
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: I'm looking for cork!
Replies: 2
Views: 2657

I'm looking for cork!

Does anyone have a resource for cork? I need 1" thick, 2" wide and 36" long. Thanks for any help!
by dbtahoe
Fri May 22, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Soul Skis
Replies: 125
Views: 111887

Try a hot glue gun. It holds well and you don't have to worry about wrecking your blades.
by dbtahoe
Fri May 22, 2009 6:13 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Soul Skis
Replies: 125
Views: 111887

Dr. Delam, It's your neighbor to the south east. What's the distance between the feed rollers on your planner? You didn't have any problems with chipping? I used self adhesive skateboard deck grip on my crib to hold the core in place and it worked great. The only way I have found to resolve the lead...