333skis - Guy making skis out of a trailer

davide · Post by **davide** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:43 pm

These are mine plywood skis, built using 4mm thick, 3-ply birch plywood.
http://www.skibuilders.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1369

I made 4 or 5 pairs like that, before switching to vertical laminated woodcore, which I bought already tapered.

Plywood skis are good, no particular problem using them.

OAC · Post by **OAC** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:43 am

I'm still curious about the three holes drilled thru the lot? Is it the base? Black on one side and green on the other?...
I've watch his video "a to z"
At 4:17 it happens..

chuck · Post by **chuck** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:03 am

I believe that they are for alignment of the layers in lay-up. Others have suggested a dowel system to do the same.

It's interesting to see that dynastar uses a similar band-saw core shaper, just automated and vertically oriented. (about 30 seconds in)
http://science.discovery.com/videos/how ... -skis.html

Just send Michael an email if you want more info. He's really nice and super helpful, with a lot of building knowledge.

OAC · Post by **OAC** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:36 am

Yes I can see they are for alignment but thru the whole lay up? I've emailed Michael, but he is busy building skis for the moment. I will wait and see...still curious..

LifeisRiding · Post by **LifeisRiding** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:32 pm

i just wanted to share this video i found of him showing someone how to build the skies in his shop. I gotta say, it seems to be legit... tho before i saw this video i was skeptical about the whole 3 hour time limit..

... i guess cause this is my first post i cant put up a link to the video yet

LifeisRiding · Post by **LifeisRiding** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:32 pm

just need one more post..

LifeisRiding · Post by **LifeisRiding** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:33 pm

damn, still wont let me post this video for you guys..

OAC · Post by **OAC** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:29 am

Maybe it's a 24h rule or something.

Alignment is my biggest problem right now and if someone have any good solution...

LifeisRiding · Post by **LifeisRiding** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:18 pm

enjoy

OAC · Post by **OAC** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:24 pm

Ok, now I can see that the alignment pins/plugs go thru both the base and core...hmm
I guess I go for a try. I have tried all the other methods...i think

MontuckyMadman · Post by **MontuckyMadman** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:09 pm

Alignment can easily be solved with the dowel glued to the base method. Drill holes in the core, align core over base, glue dowels, allow dry and then ready for layup. Make sure your base is symmetrical and leave a little extra on the sidewall for 2-3mm core shift if it happens.
done and done

shopvac · Post by **shopvac** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:38 pm

Totally agree with Montucky. This is exactly what we have been doing on the last 4 pairs of skis.

OAC · Post by **OAC** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:39 pm

Ok I will try that first

troublemaker · Post by **troublemaker** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:37 pm

Not sure if this is the same 333 skis, but check out his chainsaw core profiler!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuNMTaja ... el&list=UL

hegan · Post by **hegan** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:14 pm

troublemaker wrote:Not sure if this is the same 333 skis, but check out his chainsaw core profiler?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuNMTaja ... el&list=UL

that looks scary, and also super ghetto.

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