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wildstyle
02-07-2006, 06:14 AM
When i mount skis, i tend not to tap them in the normal way.

I usually drill the holes and then slice down the crowns created to get a flat surface.

I then take the bindings and screw them in 80% of the way and then back them out again. This tap leaves another crown that i then shave flat again before applying a drop of wood/gorilla glue and finally fully attaching the binders.

I tend to do this final shave to ensure a fully flat surface to mount the binders onto.

Is this method overkill or standard practice ?
yooper
02-07-2006, 06:39 AM
Seems like a lot of work..... why not just tap?
YetiMan
02-07-2006, 06:51 AM
I agree with Yooper. Though as with all things binder-related I'm curious what MarshalOlsen will have to say about it.
Free Range Lobster
02-07-2006, 07:10 AM
You can run a countersink over the holes so the topsheet won't buckle up.
bad_roo
02-07-2006, 07:26 AM
No love for nails?
Conundrum
02-07-2006, 07:29 AM
countersink and tap
mntlion
02-07-2006, 07:46 AM
overkill,

drill, tap if needed, shave once, glue and screw
marshalolson
02-07-2006, 09:14 AM
I agree with Yooper. Though as with all things binder-related I'm curious what MarshalOlsen will have to say about it.

does this mean i need to shut the fuck up? :biggrin:

anyhow, ditto'ing mntlion
yooper
02-07-2006, 09:33 AM
I'm sure he doesn't necessarily agree with that part. :biggrin:
wildstyle
02-07-2006, 09:34 AM
Ok, sound advice.

Cheers guys.

The overkill shall cease.
El Chupacabra
02-07-2006, 10:21 AM
I usually drill the holes and then slice down the crowns created to get a flat surface.

Are you using a ski-specific bit? The drill bits I have are from Wintersteiger, and have a shouldered section that creates a countersink at the same time that the hole is drilled.
wildstyle
02-07-2006, 12:30 PM
Are you using a ski-specific bit? The drill bits I have are from Wintersteiger, and have a shouldered section that creates a countersink at the same time that the hole is drilled.

I haven't got the ski specific drill bits, only standard 3.6 / 4.1 mm drill bits. I could do my own countersink with a larger bit but i prefer not to take the risk a skating drill bit.

I'm trying to get hold of some ski specific stuff at the moment. Salomon UK are turning out to be very helpful which is nice.
marshalolson
02-07-2006, 01:49 PM
I haven't got the ski specific drill bits, only standard 3.6 / 4.1 mm drill bits. I could do my own countersink with a larger bit but i prefer not to take the risk a skating drill bit.

I'm trying to get hold of some ski specific stuff at the moment. Salomon UK are turning out to be very helpful which is nice.

when you order those jigs, have them hook you up with their bits.