How did you go about making those nifty molds? I need something that thin so that I can just pop it into my vacuum bag. I can't figure out how you managed such precise bends on an aluminum? sheet. I searched the forum for another mention of this type of mold but had no luck. For bending tip and tai...

I LOVE the look of the veneer topsheets. What kind of wood is it? It reminds me of a wood called ebony black and white. http://www.exoticwood.biz/blackwhiteebonylarge.jpg Don't think you can get ^ that stuff in veneer form tho. If only... The solution is much easier and more environmental friendly....

Skis look like they turned out great. I have a question on the graphics. It looks like you added them after the pressing. And then there is the pic where you are spraying the PU yet no graphics yet. How did you apply them? Again, skis look great. ra Actually you are right. For this first pair I pla...

First of all I would like to thank skibuilders.com and this forum for all the infos and help without which I would have never been able to make a pair of skis. This adventure started this summer on the italian alps just under Mont Blanc discussing with some friends in front of a bottle of good Barbe...

Regarding the finish with veneer I prefer a sprayed PU finish instead of a clear topsheet. The final look if definitely more natural in particular if you use a low gloss finish. Concerning the UV protection it is possible to use UV shield additive to add to the finish and this really helps in avoidi...

I recently used engineered wood veneer that is pre-stained and the result was fantastic. After pressing I sanded the surface and applied fir some sealer to gurantee adesion and the a poliurethanic base and an high resistence finished. If the veneer is pre stained I think that it is much easier the f...

Hi

You can find the material you need here:
http://www.boardbuildingsupply.eu/
I just bought some material and had it shipped to Italy last month.
Ciao

Luca

Teak is generally used for boats decking because of the oil that protects the wood from salt and water. Consider that in boat building is commonly used with epoxy without degeasing it. So you souldn't have any problem during curing. Keep in mind that if on one side it is resistent to water on the ot...

This program seems really interesting but the link doesn't work any more.
Does any of you where I can find this .xls file?
Thanks.

Luca

Hi everybody. I write from Italy and this is my first post. I'm starting the production of my first home made ski and I have a question regarding reverse camber. I read in the SB site that when you make the base mold you need to consider that the ski after pressing will relax and loose part of the c...