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by chrislandy
Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: makeshift hotbox
Replies: 16
Views: 12454

It's pretty much the best option tbh, you don't even need to build a frame for it - I've seen 50mm thick celotex (polyurathane solid insulation) just placed around the object, bungee chord around the whole lot and the lid placed on top. no need to seal the edges at all Heating element, anything from...
by chrislandy
Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:30 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: makeshift hotbox
Replies: 16
Views: 12454

Just build one out of solid insulation that you can take apart - I've seen them held together with bungee cords, they do the job and are not a permanent fixture in the workshop
by chrislandy
Thu Sep 03, 2015 12:13 pm
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: Where we can find spread tow carbon fiber in America?
Replies: 8
Views: 7647

I know it's not America but give Eric at Carr Reinforcements a ring (in the UK) they weave the stuff. Not all their products are on the website (by a long stretch!) but they are considerably more economical than textreme and essentially the same product.

http://www.carrreinforcements.com/
by chrislandy
Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:52 pm
Forum: Aprés Ski Building
Topic: PSA: Oily rag spontaneous combustion
Replies: 11
Views: 9806

I've had pots of leftover rocket fuel resin smoke a few times but not oily rags, which type of oil was it? (so I don't make the same mistake!)
by chrislandy
Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:21 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: DVE Wake build logs
Replies: 9
Views: 8480

That's the aim D, it's a bit oversize but hey, it was a good price :) It'll print 1.6m wide, but I can't get topsheets that wide (I could print the whole thing sideways then!) I will however be able to print wraps for quick graphic changes :D banners, posters, stickers etc so no reliance on signwrit...
by chrislandy
Wed Jun 24, 2015 5:54 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: DVE Wake build logs
Replies: 9
Views: 8480

Yup, got some socrep samples to run, the plan (at the moment) is to print on the reverse, white flood coat with epoxy screen printing ink then laminate it into the board encapsulating the graphic under the topsheet.

I may also be able to print direct to veneer then laminate the topcoat to the veneer
by chrislandy
Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:59 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: DVE Wake build logs
Replies: 9
Views: 8480

new printer

So, last night was fun. Just picked this puppy up :evil: 64" 6 colour solvent printer

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digital print topsheets are go! 8) (or will be once I've sorted the office out!)
by chrislandy
Tue Jun 16, 2015 1:09 am
Forum: Aprés Ski Building
Topic: what else you build?
Replies: 79
Views: 63444

I've always built things, I this was my first project car in '96 (now a 3.9 Rover V8 & 4sp auto, when I bought the original landy it had a 2.25L petrol, converted it to an oil burner, then to a 3.5 V8, then finally to the 3.9) https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3772/11950690983_147be3e091_z.jpg I sta...
by chrislandy
Fri Jun 12, 2015 1:50 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Foam Cores?
Replies: 7
Views: 7444

Yup, just converted mine (80kg/m3), mine is just under 5lb/cu ft it's the lightest structural foam I've found (Gurit M series), they do a lighter version but the properties are significantly lower
by chrislandy
Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:43 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Foam Cores?
Replies: 7
Views: 7444

I use a foam for the wakeboards but it's marine closed cell stuff, not sure how it compares to this though. The material I use is very easy to work with, I prefer it over wood. The main consideration with using a foam is that it typically doesn't provide much bending resistance or stiffness to the l...
by chrislandy
Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:36 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: DVE Wake build logs
Replies: 9
Views: 8480

Well I managed to rescue the board a little, still not 100% finished but getting there. Just lacquer now and a bit of elbow grease. https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5338/17050326300_d25a2eb1cc_b.jpg I've got to work out a way not to damage the vac bag in the oven now (most likely caused when putting t...
by chrislandy
Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:54 pm
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: Link for Cork supplier
Replies: 5
Views: 5607

by chrislandy
Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:07 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: DVE Wake build logs
Replies: 9
Views: 8480

There is no special base material, it's just fibreglass with a complete covering of black tissue paper as layer 2. The finish is straight off the bottom section of the cassette (HDPE) The board stats are: Length: 1420mm (56in) Width: 445 (17.5in)centre, 300 tips (12in) Rocker: 75mm (3in) Concave: 10...
by chrislandy
Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:23 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: DVE Wake build logs
Replies: 9
Views: 8480

DVE Wake build logs

OK, so I mentioned previously I have built and oven/vacuum press with a cassette.... so... here it is! The first board off the new setup. A few teething problems, the vac bag split at some point (most likely early in the cure due to all the bridging & voids) The Oven, 3kw heater element in the b...
by chrislandy
Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:03 am
Forum: Aprés Ski Building
Topic: logging on
Replies: 2
Views: 4651

Thanks,
Yes that seems to work better! I can at least see whats new now!!!

The other issue solved now is the new posts are highlighted whereas when I had to log in twice it wouldn't highlight new posts