Find the ski that you like, (I have even bought a pair, then returned them) take a strip of 1/4" MDF or whatever, shim the ski from your template material (i use 1 X 6 MDF) clamp together, then take your flush cut router and trim away!!! I usually make my own tip and tail shape. Hope this helps...

I used all steel tube for my cat track, for the main reason it is much cheaper, and weight is not a factor. I used 3/4" X 1 1/2" rectangular tube for the main "camber" part of the ski. I then used 3/4" X 3/4" square tube for the tip and tail ends of the cat track, all m...

Anybody have some kind of relatively easy formula to figure the sidecut radius as long as the running length is known, as well as the tip, waste, and tail dimensions. thanks...KT

It is hard to tell where the cracks are in relation to the bottom die. My first question would be is the platrorm on the press completely flat? I also put 3/8" allthread through all the slats on my die (i think 5 total) along with glueing them together. Maybe try that. It also seems that the bo...

I have some Bamboo flooring material, (5/8" X 6"X 6') both horizontal, and vertical laminated. It seems that the vertical is just a little stiffer.

Just pulled a pair of skis out of the press, and with not alot of flexing they started to delam. So, we pulled them all apart and found that the epoxy did not bond to any of the layers. Apon further examination it looks like the epoxy is almost "Crystalized" you can almost rub it off and i...

Hey all, thanks for all the info. I have had some really good luck with Poplar as core material. I am wondering how much thinner ( I am guessing that bamboo is stiffer) a Bamboo core would have to be to achieve the same or similar stiffness. I have been profiling my cores at 10.5 to 13.5 mm at cente...

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Hey all, I bumped up an old thread that might help. I think the material in question is fine, although, i might change the design of the end attachment. Good luck. KT

This press is made of W6X15, with 3/8" X 5" flat bar in between to make the wide platform. As you can see the wide flang has 3" standard channel welded from web to web @ 16" centers. The ends are capped with 1/4" X 6" flat bar with continuous weld, also the corners have...

Yo DB, when are you going to make some skis. That press is ready to go, and i have all the bugs worked out. Lets go ya slacker!!! Love ya...KT

I have a W12X50 Wide Flange beam @ 20' long for sale. The dimensions are 12" high, flanges are 8" wide, and web is .370 thick. This beam cost over $800.00 @ PDM steel. I will consider local delivery, also I have the ability to cut, drill, weld, or ?????????. Will negotiate shop time. Thank...

Hey, Found a guy in Montana that says he has fixed alot of them with his own specs. on camber, and toe. He sent me the specs, had it aligned, and we have no snow or slick roads. Not only does it suck that we can't test the car, but ski season is coming to an end. Thanks for your input....KT

SOLD. Thanks

Its a auto trans. The dealer does'nt seem to want to hear it might be the car, or Subaru's problem. They seem to think I drive to fast, ot need new tires. The funny thing is it has new tires, and i am the slowest car on the road because i am afraid of going more than 25mph for fear i might end up of...