Its been a while since I've done any board tinkering. I was forced out of my work space and relocated into a more private and secure workshop. Still moving things in and getting setup. Plan is to build a CNC router right there in the middle of things. Psyched! http://www.chrischabot.net/foshopp.jpg ...

The resistance varies depending on the gauge wire you are using. You have to play around with the formulas to see which one will work in your application.

I hate math.

http://jacobs-online.biz/nichrome_wire.htm

What did that 2x8 kit cost? Don't see it on their site.

Brazen's

Their website says its for bonding plastics, like repairs. Not sure if its applicable in ski building...

I have a BUNCH too, various sizes. Some of it is new depending on size.

So lets open up the honeycomb core idea discussion again...

The segmented sidecut is series of straight lines to make a radius curve. Here is an extreme example using the keyboard. \__/ Only 3 lines makes the shape rough, the more lines the smoother it becomes. Think geometry. Libtech magnetraction uses a wavy edge to create multiple contact points. http://w...

CNC in da house! Great score!

Works really well!

I assume that is also where your sidewalls end. Sorry to see it broken. A good reason to try pouring your own sidewalls like some of us do. IMHO the most durable sidewall material you can use, and totally customize-able with dyes/inks. Here is an example of DTrain's split. http://i1150.photobucket.c...

I heard from an insider source that Donek Tools, maker of the drag knife, will be offering a CNC edge bender for sale in the very near future. Price point, ~$5,000 USD.

I'd much rather pay for plans and tinker myself personally...

Thanks for the tips. I used to work on a web printing press, so I am familiar with large spinning machines that can cause injury in the blink of an eye. But thanks for the reality checks and reminders of not becoming complacent. Going to order a 100 zirconia belt, and a 120 ceramic as well as a gall...

Got the grinder hooked up to power today. Everything looks great! I do have a few questions for you guys that have/use belt grinders. I ran these questions by a buddy of mine that used to manage a ski tune shop, but he has been out of the business for 20 years so he wasn't positive. Question 1: What...

Ya, side cut stupid. Who needs that?