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HenriksDreads
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Okay, people that have mounted their own skis using a paper template: help me out here.

How do you mark the centerline that goes tip to tip? The beveled edges of the top sheet make it hard to measure the width just right. I've tried with both a ruler and calipers
Oct 24 2015 12:09AM
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LC.
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"To find center using paper, simply wrap a strip of paper around the ski, crease it over the sharp steel base edges, remove and fold in half using the edge marks as reference, then place back on ski and use the crease to locate center. While simple, work carefully (mainly, mark the spot on your ski where you place the paper, as moving it towards the tip or tail will throw things off because of the ski’s varied width.)"

I used to do this. Make a lot of them because some of them will end up a little off-centre anyway. And buy a 50cm straight edge for drawing your line.

Lately I've just been using a combination square and measuring from each side.

Oct 24 2015 1:15PM
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brov1
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^ is correct. but seriously man , dont risk it just get it done by professionals. you wont regret it and the investment isnt really that large.
Oct 24 2015 10:11PM
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jynx81
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If you need help mounting skis you should not be doing it.
OP go to a legit ski shop and get them mounted.
Oct 24 2015 10:19PM
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Poikenz
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BoaxLately I've just been using a combination square and measuring from each side.


This is what I do at multiple locations along the ski, I usually use 2 squares and one ruler so I can more accurately see if the ruler is laying straight across the ski as opposed to at an angle.

If you are still going to go through with this you should probably read a bit more to guarantee you don't mess up. Also practice a bunch on a scrap 2x4 or you will most certainly mess up either with your template size or in stripping screw holes. When you do practice on scrap wood I recommend stripping the holes at least a few times so you can feel out the threshold for yourself and see how far is too far.
Oct 24 2015 11:16PM
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HenriksDreads
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Boax


"To find center using paper, simply wrap a strip of paper around the ski, crease it over the sharp steel base edges, remove and fold in half using the edge marks as reference, then place back on ski and use the crease to locate center. While simple, work carefully (mainly, mark the spot on your ski where you place the paper, as moving it towards the tip or tail will throw things off because of the ski’s varied width.)"

I used to do this. Make a lot of them because some of them will end up a little off-centre anyway. And buy a 50cm straight edge for drawing your line.

Lately I've just been using a combination square and measuring from each side.



Never thought about that way. Thank you!

brov1^ is correct. but seriously man , dont risk it just get it done by professionals. you wont regret it and the investment isnt really that large.


jynx81If you need help mounting skis you should not be doing it.
OP go to a legit ski shop and get them mounted.


PoikenzThis is what I do at multiple locations along the ski, I usually use 2 squares and one ruler so I can more accurately see if the ruler is laying straight across the ski as opposed to at an angle.

If you are still going to go through with this you should probably read a bit more to guarantee you don't mess up. Also practice a bunch on a scrap 2x4 or you will most certainly mess up either with your template size or in stripping screw holes. When you do practice on scrap wood I recommend stripping the holes at least a few times so you can feel out the threshold for yourself and see how far is too far.


Don't worry. I've read a shit load, and am gonna practice on scrap wood a few times. I just couldn't find anything giving a real way to find the center, besides using a ruler and getting it close to the edge of the top sheet. Nothing precise. I have a background with woodworking so I know what I'm doing as far as measuring and drilling.

Measure three times, drill once.
Oct 24 2015 11:50PM
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trannyfinder.edu
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I just centered my bindings with my eye, used a taped drill bit, and drilled them in my garage. Super easy and skiied half a season on them with no problems.
Oct 25 2015 1:10AM
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LC.
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PoikenzThis is what I do at multiple locations along the ski, I usually use 2 squares and one ruler so I can more accurately see if the ruler is laying straight across the ski as opposed to at an angle.


The angle is fine because it's an identical angle from each side.
Oct 25 2015 3:36AM
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chicknfriedsteak
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jynx81If you need help mounting skis you should not be doing it.
OP go to a legit ski shop and get them mounted.


^ Listen to him, the first time I mounted my own bindings I had supervision and I still fucked up and mounted one 2cm back.
Oct 25 2015 5:46PM
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Craig114
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I remounted a pair that were beat to fuck with paper templates and it sure wasn't good. One toe ended up pretty crooked. I would do it again for sure, but not with good skis. If you do it just really take your time making everything out, getting the correct bit and making the bit so you don't go too deep.
Oct 25 2015 5:54PM
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jynx81
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chicknfriedsteak^ Listen to him, the first time I mounted my own bindings I had supervision and I still fucked up and mounted one 2cm back.


If you knew me in rl you would never say that hahahah
Oct 25 2015 6:08PM
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chicknfriedsteak
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jynx81If you knew me in rl you would never say that hahahah


Never can tell about people on the internet. Let me guess you are 37 year old balding man with a creepy mustache who likes to live dangerously, drink a lot and smokes too much weed.
Oct 25 2015 11:04PM
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jynx81
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chicknfriedsteakNever can tell about people on the internet. Let me guess you are 37 year old balding man with a creepy mustache who likes to live dangerously, drink a lot and smokes too much weed.


Nah you can remove 30 years of that. But yeah i like to live dangerously. So much so I've had a broken bone or muscle injury since the start if summer. The struggle is real. But I can understand how you could get that idea considering my profile pic hahaha
Oct 26 2015 7:17AM
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HenriksDreads
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So just mounted them successfully, pretty well centered and everything fits perfect.

One last question: does anyone have any tips for getting two part epoxy out of hair
Oct 26 2015 11:51AM
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Poikenz
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nick_aSo just mounted them successfully, pretty well centered and everything fits perfect.

One last question: does anyone have any tips for getting two part epoxy out of hair


If it isn't mixed you can probably use paint thinner or mineral spirits (depends on the epoxy). If it is mixed and hardened, paint stripper works, but you will probably kill yourself or melt your skin/ hair- please don't put paint stripper in your hair. Scissors always work and not touching your head or anything while working with epoxy is usually how I handle it. You probably should have just went with wood glue.
Oct 26 2015 12:09PM
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HenriksDreads
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PoikenzIf it isn't mixed you can probably use paint thinner or mineral spirits (depends on the epoxy). If it is mixed and hardened, paint stripper works, but you will probably kill yourself or melt your skin/ hair- please don't put paint stripper in your hair. Scissors always work and not touching your head or anything while working with epoxy is usually how I handle it. You probably should have just went with wood glue.


Haha too late now. Oh well, I've been needing a hair cut anyways
Oct 26 2015 12:45PM
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HenriksDreads
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PoikenzIf it isn't mixed you can probably use paint thinner or mineral spirits (depends on the epoxy). If it is mixed and hardened, paint stripper works, but you will probably kill yourself or melt your skin/ hair- please don't put paint stripper in your hair. Scissors always work and not touching your head or anything while working with epoxy is usually how I handle it. You probably should have just went with wood glue.


Update: I showered and turned the water as hot as I could handle, and brushed it out with shampoo. There's still some in there but I got the bulk of it out

Either way, I'm totally stoked I was able to successfully mount my skis
Oct 26 2015 2:52PM
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