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Ski Builders Thread

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oldspicewalrus
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Curious how many people have attempted to build skis before, I am building my second pair but would be awesome to talk to some other people as its been a while
Dec 20 2020 11:57PM
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Chunderface
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oldspicewalrusCurious how many people have attempted to build skis before, I am building my second pair but would be awesome to talk to some other people as its been a while


pics or work
Dec 21 2020 12:30AM
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donotreply
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honestly i wanna learn more about that because it’s a project i’d love to get into one day. i have taken some industrial design classes for my degree and i’d love to get some advice
Dec 21 2020 1:14AM
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oldspicewalrus
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skeirmanpics or work


I don't understand?
Dec 21 2020 9:06AM
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Donuts_MacArthur
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oldspicewalrusI don't understand?


Show him what you got
Dec 21 2020 9:18AM
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hot.pocket
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Here ya go: https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/651776/Official-Ski-Pressing-Shaping-Building-Constructing-Thread
Dec 21 2020 12:03PM
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oldspicewalrus
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What bit are people using to cut base material?
Dec 23 2020 7:31PM
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pbs
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oldspicewalrusWhat bit are people using to cut base material?


Just a router using a guide. Or if your lucky a local trade/high school might be willing to let you use their CNC if you ask nicely
Dec 23 2020 7:51PM
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oldspicewalrus
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pbsJust a router using a guide. Or if your lucky a local trade/high school might be willing to let you use their CNC if you ask nicely


Yeah, I tried with a jig saw and its not really working out I guess I should just buy a router because it will come out alot better
Dec 23 2020 8:04PM
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