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Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:00 am
by amidnightproject
Well, I'm almost finished up production stuff for my season up in Maine. It was a good season for me, I didn't make any money but my process has gotten WAY better then what it was 3 seasons ago.
Now on the list for this summer is to experiment with different sidewall layups and possibilities, die cut base, and rounded sidewall bevels (getting pretty close to having that down)
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 1:39 pm
by johnnyo
do you think semi-matte paper would work for graphics or do you specifically need to use matte????
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:49 pm
by amidnightproject
johnnyo wrote:do you think semi-matte paper would work for graphics or do you specifically need to use matte????
I think it'll work either way. Just test the bond strength you get with different paper types. DO NOT use gloss though. Or lazer ink printers. It almost always runs.
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:10 am
by powderho
Thanks for all the updates on your progress throughout the season. I'm wondering how many pairs of skis you built this season. I'm guessing quite a few because of your "production" speak. Keep up the good work!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:46 pm
by amidnightproject
24 pairs as of this afternoon. Not big by any means but it definitely was a step up from making for only myself. Calling it production just makes me feel warm and fuzzy
Mostly I get to take a bit of a break now. I did about 2 pair a week since Christmas. Nothing like iggy or the bigger guys but doing it while working a normal 40 hours a week plus side jobs to pull in exta coin was tough. Worth it though. Made a ton of progress on my process.
Now going to play with Urethane!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 6:53 pm
by Brazen
Nice work man!
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:39 am
by johnnyo
amidnightproject wrote:johnnyo wrote:do you think semi-matte paper would work for graphics or do you specifically need to use matte????
I think it'll work either way. Just test the bond strength you get with different paper types. DO NOT use gloss though. Or lazer ink printers. It almost always runs.
would it matter if i use inkjet. i print with an epson stylus pro 4800 printer.
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:55 am
by chrismp
inkjet is fine. actually thats what amidnightproject is using.
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 3:43 pm
by johnnyo
thank you very much for everyones help! is there anything else i should know about graphics??
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:33 pm
by amidnightproject
chrismp wrote:inkjet is fine. actually thats what amidnightproject is using.
Bingo
Theres actually a thread here somewhere and chrismp did some testing with various prints. Do a search for graphics and it should come up
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 5:11 am
by amidnightproject
I'm still alive
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 9:18 pm
by OAC
GoPro helmet mount?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 3:11 am
by amidnightproject
OAC wrote:GoPro helmet mount?
Yep!
It's the headband mount thing that comes in the "outdoor" kit.
