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by zachjowi
Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:34 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: sammer's skis
Replies: 115
Views: 73241

is the top of your mold flat? I mean will your ski be flat in the middle with curved tips?
by zachjowi
Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: Yard Sale (non commercial)
Topic: FS: Press, Tools, Materials, Shop Equipment, etc
Replies: 2
Views: 3495

interested in some fiberglass if you get a price. I am looking to get everything I need to make a pair of skis soon
by zachjowi
Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: ON3P Skis
Replies: 167
Views: 160136

those are some nice looking skis and model 8)

where did you get your supplies like that HUGE roll of fiberglass etc

thanks
by zachjowi
Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: ski mold patterns
Replies: 5
Views: 3315

should I restate this question or does nobody have help?
by zachjowi
Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:20 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: ski mold patterns
Replies: 5
Views: 3315

ski mold patterns

If anyone has a pattern, model, etc of their ski mold I would love to see it. I know its a long shot to get a mold th way I need it but I am not so sure of how to make the mold for my skis. I am thinking of starting with ski ski blades or twin tips to keep things simple. Is there any library of skis...
by zachjowi
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:03 pm
Forum: Yard Sale (non commercial)
Topic: I NEED A PRESS AND MOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 4935

CTrider wrote:i dont really know how much a price would be. if you give me a estimate i can let you know if it is in my price range.
where are you located? shipping would be a ton unless you are close to me.
by zachjowi
Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: Yard Sale (non commercial)
Topic: I NEED A PRESS AND MOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 4935

where are you and how much do you want one for?
by zachjowi
Sun May 18, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: G-man's CNC machine is finally finished!
Replies: 21
Views: 13275

what is the sotware yu useto run he macin and what is the software you use to make your code? I have a cnc mill and plan to make a cnc router soon.
by zachjowi
Tue May 06, 2008 7:35 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: skinny carbon
Replies: 4
Views: 4226

those look very nice.
by zachjowi
Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:08 pm
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: what kind of fiberglass fabric?
Replies: 13
Views: 10283

research the differences between 6oz glasss and 22 oz glass, and you will have your answer. I've neveractually worked with fiberglass or know about its properties that are good, etc. what is it that I am looking for and where do I look for this? I am just guessing that the 22oz will be thicker and ...
by zachjowi
Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: Best epoxy brand
Replies: 4
Views: 4007

I use raka

www.raka.com
by zachjowi
Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:23 pm
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: what kind of fiberglass fabric?
Replies: 13
Views: 10283

Vinman wrote:most peeps are using 22oz triaxial glass.
would the stuff I mentioned work?
by zachjowi
Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: what kind of fiberglass fabric?
Replies: 13
Views: 10283

what kind of fiberglass fabric?

I am placing a order to get fabric and epoxy from raka and I was wondering if the 6oz 50" wide plain weave would work for skis. I am also wondering if the 127 resin with 350 hardner will work.
http://www.raka.com/FiberglassCloth.htmlthanks
by zachjowi
Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:34 am
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: Materials Cost????
Replies: 4
Views: 3672

raka.com has triaxial fiberglass stitched tape 12" wide for $3.90/yard I have not ordered this yet but I think it would be about the same as the triaxial fiberglass from the skibuilders store. The only way to keep the costs down is to buy in bulk directly from manufacturers or distributors and...
by zachjowi
Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:13 pm
Forum: Aprés Ski Building
Topic: storages of ski gear
Replies: 3
Views: 3649

wipe them clean to remove dirt and moisture. i used to also put a layer of wax on the base for protection over the summer. in addition, with my alpine skis i used to back down the DIN adjustment to relieve tension on the spring (but don't forget to re-adjust the DIN setting when the snow flies; i u...