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by thefreshpimpofbigair
Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:57 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: lay up vid....
Replies: 10
Views: 5953

Nope. Its the 20 oz. triax w/ carbon stringers (12.5in.). He also has some 14in. "with more carbon stringers"...
If you don't end up using the precured stuff I know a guy who might buy it.
R
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:33 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: lay up vid....
Replies: 10
Views: 5953

Thanks for the feedback. -that was the second lay up in the press, previously I was a vac-man. -the glass was from sbm -yes, two tipspacers were used, the cores were salvaged after a planer attack and had to be cut way back, but two pieces of fill matched perfectly. -both boards have cat track impre...
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:07 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: attaching sidewalls to the core
Replies: 4
Views: 3090

i've just been using cheap 2 part (syringe style) epoxy from the hardware store with no problems. Bond seems pretty bomber and profiling is painless.
I like the idea of using a cyanoacrylate glue though....quick n' easy.
Did you abrade or flame?
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: Aprés Ski Building
Topic: SURF SKIS???? WTF
Replies: 4
Views: 4124

Okay so maybe I was a bit hasty...
these guys rip:
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: Aprés Ski Building
Topic: SURF SKIS???? WTF
Replies: 4
Views: 4124

SURF SKIS???? WTF

Skiing's unholy union with SUP / surfing???

http://surf.transworld.net/videos/from-the-wtf-files/
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: Aprés Ski Building
Topic: New Here
Replies: 5
Views: 3694

It'll cost you all your money, time, sleep and possibly girlfriend.

but other chicks might start thinking your cool :D
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:36 am
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: epoxy screen printing inks
Replies: 2
Views: 3391

epoxy screen printing inks

I'm fixin to try some full length screen printed grafix.....(inside lay-up, backside of topsheet / base
Any body have experinence w/ this?
I'm thinking of of using Nazdar ADE series ink, but suggestions otherwise would be greatly apreciated.
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Yet another vacuum press question
Replies: 13
Views: 6271

I use the joe wood worker set up w/ mac valve, switch, reservoirs, etc., but only because I used a refrigerant compressor. Because it draws so slowly, the res. is crucial in aiding the initial suck down. I also used the kit because I did not trust the compressor and didnt want it running endlessly. ...
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: my latest work:
Replies: 10
Views: 7116

Hunting season came and went and have finally been able to get back at it. Press is 95% complete... need to finish wiring my heat box but need to find a couple of fuses. My roofer buddy is slitting sheets of metal for the casettes today. Snow is piling up 30"+ in the BC!!!!! current weather: pu...
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: big ear snowboards' cloth press
Replies: 54
Views: 44953

Im really diggin the round organic shape your press is taking. All sorts of images came to mind but makes me think of smokin a huge fatty.
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:37 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: What is the best press to make for the least $?
Replies: 39
Views: 16304

Vac bagging is simple, easy and probably the way to go for yer first few. Bagging however dose use alot of expendable materials... if you live in the boonies and have to order everything it can be frustrating. That said I made a pair of skis and a snowboard with the vac and bothe came out good. Pre ...
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:30 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: lexan cassette
Replies: 5
Views: 2986

I used lexan for my vaccum mold surface.....waxed it w/ turtle wax which didnt make the cut...and the lexan broke when popping the raw board out. I bet it would work fine if waxed well with proper mold release. Also any epoxy etc. left behind is a royal pain in the ass to remove. metal is much easie...
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Skevik Skis
Replies: 35
Views: 47611

super bitchin'
I really like the lay-up table with the rack underneath!
skis look sweet too....
R
by thefreshpimpofbigair
Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:20 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: first board finally!
Replies: 5
Views: 5404

nice work.
build looked very clean....
just in time to tweak it and build another!
R