Interesting... I get alot of ink onto my masking tape, but it's quite thick and not transfer thru it. I haven't recognized any distortion on the top sheet during final pressing. (I don't use Miller Studio) Regarding sublimation, I don't know if the reverse process applies? Anyone? I mean, how many t...

When I started in 2007, I loved the "HOWTO-section it really gave me the kick to start building. I realized pretty quick that it was just ONE way of doing it and register to the forum and found a lot of other ways of doing things. Sometimes you find it by searching the forum and sometimes by as...

You mean no top sheet at all? I was thinking in using screen printed graphics and another layer on top of that. So you say press with fabric on top and then varnish once removed from the press? Yes If this is your first pair, focus on the basic parts like aligning the core, attaching the edges, get...

Polycarbonate is for hockey rinks!

If I were you I should start with varnish/laquer. 2-c polyurethane.

But, you don't have to fear that the UV dissolve your skis before you're tired of them and/or built new ones.

I should go for the alibaba silicone. Just remember that 2mm is pretty thick in this application. 1 - 1,5mm is enough IMHO.

falls wrote:You must be selling them now at that volume?

Yes, I have my customers.

..Love the bandsaw core profiler - plan on doing the cores this week. Did you end up making a heat blanket or are you using a heater you attach to an insulated box still. I made a heat blanket like troublemakers so I'm curious how well it works with the vacuum press if you're using a blanket. Origi...

falls wrote:100+ pair OAC! Well done!

I just past it! Suddenly it happens!:)
My intention from the beginning was one pair that I could ski on! But that was then...

Tips on vacuum pressing and why I haven't switched to pneumatic pressing..yet :) : 1: Steel frame, minimize the chances of leakage around the perimeter. 2: Silicone membrane.I use 1,5mm. Not the cheapest material around but for the purpose very flexibel and durable. Can be used with fairly high heat...

falls wrote:It's a double edged sword isn't it!
Without this forum I would be blissfully ignorant of the fact you could build your own skis, but because of it I have a great/frustrating hobby!

x1000 ditto!!!

MontuckyMadman wrote:I know right like im invisable.?
I did a 2000mmx340mm 4kw 220v blanket for sublimation it was $120usd shipped to my door in less than 10 days dilevered. Its like a ton of elves just waiting for you to say go!!!

Here's another good one:
http://jymydq.en.alibaba.com/
Didn't take them more than 10 days to produce and send it to Sweden!
Custom sized: 1800mm*350mm, 2kW, <130°C

pmg wrote:Hi OAC,

how did that ski ride?

I don't know... They won't appear in the snow. If you know what I mean..
I will continue to work and experimenting with regular composites. It's enough of parameters there, for me, to play with.
You shouldn't hesitate to try and test. This is just my experience.

I took a turn into the flax road, this summer, and made a pair with it. Mostly because I've heard alot of it especially here on the forum. Honestly, I was/am really disappointed about the outcome. I used the biax in one layer under and above the core combined with a uni FG. First, it consumed way to...

May I suggest the planer/planer crib method...
Of course it requires a planer and some decent cribs, but it's much quicker and accurate. IMHO. :-)
After that, CNC...