For discussions related to the type of materials to build skis/snowboards and where to get them.
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beansnow
Posts: 60 Joined: Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:02 am
Location: Boston, MA
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by beansnow » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:33 am
Is anyone using any other top sheets other than like Isosport or thin durasurf. basically other than things meant for top sheet.
I tried using HDPE that I abraided and flame treated, it worked ok but will peel eventually, that was in a vacuum mold, maybe once my press is done it will be better but not good enough.
I thought maybe a clear polyester from like mcmaster might bond better. Anybody try any other readily available material.
thanks
sam
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by sam » Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:45 pm
I have not tried anything yet, but I know somw ski companies use nylon.
Baumnog
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by Baumnog » Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:42 am
Does anybody know where one could buy nylon top sheet material?
Idris
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by Idris » Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:57 am
Varnish straight on the glass. Very clear and light compared to any plastic type stuff. Also done thin durasurf, durable but not too clear.
beansnow
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by beansnow » Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:00 am
yea our next attempt will be to mold with a removable top sheet and then spray Polyurethane. We'll see how it goes.
plywood
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by plywood » Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:36 am
i made good experiences with topsheet made of ABS. it was the most durable i found so far...
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