OAC Skis 2014/2015

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Vacation! :)
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First build this summer.
New addition to the OAC models, OAC-7
Specs:
Core: Poplar/ash - 50/50
Composite: Triax 600g/m² - Entropy Super sap
Tip: 128mm
waist: 72mm
tail: 106mm
r=13.5m??
Length: 170cm

Just flexing it, it feels quite rigid! I have a good feeling... :-)
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Sweet looking sticks dude
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Thanks! They came out really well. I'm getting good at this now... ;) 8)
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Post by falls »

Don't say that! Now you have put a jinx on yourself!
Skis look great. How did you do he stenciled logo?
Don't wait up, I'm off to kill Summer....
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Haha totally jinxed now. Your next pair will have concaved bases, core shift and you will probably forget the vds lol
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Ha ha :)

I have forget the VDS too many times not to do it again. Trust me, I've made a checklist! :)
The only mishaps I have had lately is that some builds gets "mysteriously" stiff...

I will show you the stenciled logo technic. I "stole" it from a YouTube clip I found. Now I have to find the clip... coming up.
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Transfer Ink to wood. There are several "tutorials" on YT.

This is just one.
Instead of waxpaper I use transparent.
The Gel is magic. :)
http://youtu.be/qSfj6eiNzew
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Post by vinman »

are you finishing with varnish or epoxy?

If epoxy, does it bond well go the transfer?

I use Grafix transfers for some of my lettering. Nearly invisible if you apply a base coat first, faint ghosting occurs on some darker woods. Bonds well with varnish or epoxy.
Fighting gravity on a daily basis
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Actually I do 1 or 2 layers of varnish fist then the transfer. Just to get a more even surface to make the transfer on to. It bonds fast and good. Then a couple of varnish layers over that. I used matte on these.
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Some progress..

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First pair after entering the world of sublimation. I'm fascinated! :)
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You doin the sub yourself?
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Dtrain wrote:You doin the sub yourself?
Yes :)
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Post by Dtrain »

Nice. Looks great. Please explain in detail!
I've bought ink and paper and plan to use my ski press
And a heat blanket, but have not spent the time yet

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Wow, Jan, those colors look REALLY good! Impressive!
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