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by chrismp
Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:02 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: split before or after base grind
Replies: 13
Views: 4220

Re: split before or after base grind

Most people cut this groove with a router. Either a handheld one or on a router table.
by chrismp
Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:02 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: split before or after base grind
Replies: 13
Views: 4220

Re: split before or after base grind

It is best practice to cut a groove (often referred to as edge rabbet or rebate) into the core to make space for the edge tang thickness. For splitboards this should be done for the inside edges as well. With some softer woods, you might get away with not cutting this groove. However, not doing this...
by chrismp
Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:58 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Core Profiling ideas, and air compressor size
Replies: 1
Views: 1744

Re: Core Profiling ideas, and air compressor size

What you are looking for is usually referred to as a router bridge on here. Use the search or google and you will find loads of different versions. https://www.google.com/search?q=router+bridge+site:skibuilders.com&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjvraiL1KzuAhUMrRQKHUPMCPIQ_AUoAX...
by chrismp
Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:02 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: super light freetourer
Replies: 18
Views: 7085

Re: super light freetourer

Great idea! Really looking forward to your ride report!

Is that a veneer topsheet? Kinda hard to tell from the photos.
by chrismp
Tue Jan 19, 2021 8:17 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Obygden Teknologi - s02
Replies: 16
Views: 5780

Re: Obygden Teknologi - s02

I think you should be able to locate them without the tape. The holes in the inserts will probably create a small dimple in the top layers, especially if you press with heat.
by chrismp
Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:58 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Obygden Teknologi - s02
Replies: 16
Views: 5780

Re: Obygden Teknologi - s02

You could fill the inserts with silicone. Just make sure to not get any of that stuff on the core as it doesn't bond well. For locating the inserts you could tape a piece of paper to the board and rub a pencil over the area where you suspect the inserts to be. They should show up nicely (just like w...
by chrismp
Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:55 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Neb Powshape
Replies: 26
Views: 12106

Re: Neb Powshape

Portes du Soleil is definitely on my list of places I want to ride someday! Enjoy the fresh powder!
by chrismp
Fri Jan 15, 2021 6:49 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Ski engineering
Replies: 5
Views: 2988

Re: Ski engineering

Have a look at this: https://www.junksupply.com/guide-to-the-simulator/

This will give you an idea on the longitudinal stiffness.
by chrismp
Fri Jan 15, 2021 6:43 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Round Top skis 19/20
Replies: 66
Views: 25828

Re: Round Top skis 19/20

Is the tip of the thermocouple right where the wires go into the blanket or does it extend further into the blanket? You might want your sensor to be in an area where the skis/boards you are pressing are located to get an accurate reading. When I press boards the thermocouples located over and under...
by chrismp
Mon Jan 04, 2021 5:55 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Neb Powshape
Replies: 26
Views: 12106

Re: Neb Powshape

Nice quiver and great shots! Looks like a great riding spot you have there!
by chrismp
Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:05 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Obygden Teknologi - s02
Replies: 16
Views: 5780

Re: Obygden Teknologi - s02

Do you guys really think that magnetraction helps that much to go through all that hustle? I rode a LibTech Skate Banana for a few days in mixed conditions and wasn't really that impressed, but that might have also had to do with the full rocker of the board.
by chrismp
Thu Dec 17, 2020 1:26 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Obygden Teknologi - s02
Replies: 16
Views: 5780

Re: Obygden Teknologi - s02

Depends on the manufacturer I guess. There is a factory video by Mervin where they showed the tool they use to add their Magnetraction. It was essentially a small levered press that forced the edges into the wavy shape. Pretty simple tool - can be seen in the video below at 3:42. https://www.youtube...
by chrismp
Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:47 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Obygden Teknologi - s02
Replies: 16
Views: 5780

Re: Obygden Teknologi - s02

The big players do it with cnc machined mold cassettes. This gets them pretty close to a good fit.
by chrismp
Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:13 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Obygden Teknologi - s02
Replies: 16
Views: 5780

Re: Obygden Teknologi - s02

Looks a lot like the Jones Mind Expander ;) To be honest, I never understood why Jones started to do Magnetraction on their inside edges. Even with using industry standard cassette molds it must be a nightmare to get the inside edges to fit well. I have seen their splitboards in shops and many of th...
by chrismp
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:46 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Jonrezz’s Build Log
Replies: 94
Views: 34537

Re: Jonrezz’s Build Log

Looking great! Is there any particular reason you ended the edges before the contact points in the tip?