Search found 19 matches

by kit
Mon May 02, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Wood veneer
Replies: 23
Views: 23758

Or don't use a topsheet. If vacuum pressing, the resin will impregnate the veneer fully - it's almost as tough as plastic. I use a piece of aluminum flashing cut the shape of the top sheet and waxed on the side that contacts the veneer as a release platen - no problems.
by kit
Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:38 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: interesting ideas
Replies: 2
Views: 4171

"diy cyclone dust collector. Probably much better option compare shop vacuum "

Nice - Dust Deputy's pretty cheap too.
by kit
Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:15 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: veener wrinkles
Replies: 3
Views: 3907

I vacuum bag and use figured cherry veneer topsheets. I use a release platen of aluminum flashing, waxed on the side that contacts the veneer's surface, breather mesh over that. Seems to work fine.
by kit
Mon Nov 02, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: I Need a Binding Bridge
Replies: 7
Views: 5767

Or take the bindings off and plug the holes temporarily? I took my first pair to the local shop, who have an excellent Montana machine. The tech and I just removed the bindings and plates and worked them as flat stock. He's of the opinion that the bridge is more pain that it's worth. The guy grinds ...