HI, I have done a lot of searching in the forum for the best way to create diecuts with less than satisfactory success. How do the big name companies do it? Do they use laser systems? My CNC Router does ok, but is not able to cut sharp outside corners and leaves "feathers" on the edge of t...

So sometimes, but not all the time when I press a pair of skis the topsheet will wrinkle right in the center 6"-8" or so of the ski. It kind of looks like waves with about a 1" wavelength. I don't think the topsheet is expanding with the heat, though I do heat to 170F. The topsheeet s...

Thanks for all the info everyone! It sounds like I am using a similar strategy, I just need to work on my technique a bit. Shif, I would be very interested to see a wider angle of your sidewall beveling jig. I haven't seen anyone use that method before. Thanks again!

Hi all, After I press a pair of skis I have a hard time getting my bandsaw to run right along the ski edge when cutting it out. I end up spending a lot of time cleaning the epoxy off the edges in preparation for my router. When I try the jig saw I have a similar issue with not being able to stay con...

Thanks for the heads up. Maybe if I cut it to the length I want and keep the width the same throughout (ski width) and try to cut along the lengthwise strands. I think I'm gonna give it a shot anyways...

HI, Just found some unidirectional 8.9oz carbon fiber. Does any one have an opinion of how well it would work for this fiber used as one layer and maybe using some triaxial glass on the other layer? carbonsalesDOTcom/Unidirectional-Carbons-8.9oz-300gsm/ I am using vertical grain bamboo cores and I a...