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by motoman
Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Wood veneer
Replies: 23
Views: 23783

Just trying to curb the veneer. I did a few small tests. 1 Varnished veneer with protective film; 2 Veneer with no varnish and protective film; 3 Veneer with extra epoxy on the top; 4 Veneer with just protective film. I have used Henesport 150 spray coat for varnishing. The best aesthetic result goe...
by motoman
Thu Jul 21, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: new idea for protecting wood sidewalls - thoughts?
Replies: 15
Views: 15381

Isosport says that they use paper and phenol resin. I guess they press paper impregnated with resin.
Definitely it is horror for cutting tools) beside diamond cutting))
by motoman
Thu Jul 07, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: new idea for protecting wood sidewalls - thoughts?
Replies: 15
Views: 15381

That might be the reason why slalom and giant snowboards have such sidewalls.
But may be it is possible to make sidewalls made of phenolic resin pouring it into a mold like epoxy resin. I don't know, only guess.
by motoman
Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: new idea for protecting wood sidewalls - thoughts?
Replies: 15
Views: 15381

Actually snowboard was broken on two halves and I used pliers to get piece of the sidewall. The result you see on the picture.
Thanks guys, you eased my search for truth.
Have anybody worked with phenolic resins before?
by motoman
Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:05 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: new idea for protecting wood sidewalls - thoughts?
Replies: 15
Views: 15381

One my friend gave me broken snowboard for giant style. The company that manufactures such snowboards is called OneEdge Style. I did some analysis of snowboard insides and was puzzled which material this company use for sidewalls. I was surprised that they were made of wood. I found out that it is w...
by motoman
Fri Jun 24, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Fiberglass and carbon arrangement
Replies: 5
Views: 7238

We cure under the temperature.
I would like more or less calculate stiffness before layup.
Also arrangement plays big role (length and width of carbon strips)
by motoman
Thu Jun 23, 2016 11:44 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Fiberglass and carbon arrangement
Replies: 5
Views: 7238

Gilo, we are experimenting with selcom products. We are going to experiment with 14 oz fiberglass reinforcing it with 7 oz carbon fiber. Also we will use paulownia birch core for tests. I read that in order to achieve the desired result (I mean desired rocker of camber or whatever) the fibers have t...
by motoman
Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:41 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Fiberglass and carbon arrangement
Replies: 5
Views: 7238

Fiberglass and carbon arrangement

Hello everybody summertime, in addition to the repair of the premises this really hot summer we are going to experiment with carbon. I have found a few topics about carbon and found them really useful. But still got some questions. Stop me if I've touched the previously mentioned topic. Let me start...
by motoman
Wed Mar 16, 2016 7:19 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Wood topsheet - best way to protect from the elements
Replies: 27
Views: 25354

What about Henesport 150 Spray Coat?
by motoman
Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:32 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Through the thorns to the stars
Replies: 128
Views: 77221

Have anybody tested their skies or snowboards on destruction under the pressure? It is interesting how many kilos one ski or one snowboard could take? Using acquaintances in the Research University we did a few experiments to test theoretical and practical calculations. http://s15.postimg.org/4pbmuu...
by motoman
Tue Mar 08, 2016 2:23 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: No bonding on the edge area
Replies: 35
Views: 20016

Apart of UV inks, we have also experimented with sublimation. Yes, running base is hard to sublimate (too high temp - melting, too low - picture won't be bright or inks won't even move to the base) , but it is possible, just right temperature regime, pressure and cooling. Now we are working on press...
by motoman
Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:51 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Through the thorns to the stars
Replies: 128
Views: 77221

have just one lamp in my hostel and action cam with no flash, so the quality is definitely is going to be better))
by motoman
Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:44 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: No bonding on the edge area
Replies: 35
Views: 20016

Definitely there are inks that might work good. But this way is too energy and time consuming, that is why now we work hard on our sublimation press. Guess, soon I will show some pictures of it, and the result of printing as well.
by motoman
Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:39 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Through the thorns to the stars
Replies: 128
Views: 77221

Going to test a few board on "sunny days"... http://s18.postimg.org/6euf1c4jp/00300015.jpg http://s14.postimg.org/egjwcxxb1/00260008.jpg http://s14.postimg.org/97ovf2evx/00270003.jpg http://s23.postimg.org/m966umxg7/01070002.jpg http://s9.postimg.org/3z1h065h7/01070003.jpg http://s30.posti...
by motoman
Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: Can't find poplar without knots
Replies: 31
Views: 19383

We did a few boards made of spruce and pine.
Pine is definitely heavier, but mechanical properties are approximately the same, pine is a bit stiffer.