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    Tuning Question?

    I have worked in a shop for quite a few years but when I am out at school I have a need to tune my own stuff. I am splurging on a p tex gun and some other stuff but I was wondering, in the absence of a belt grinder, what should I use on my bases after ptex? Just scrape it clean and wax or should I invest in something else? Any help is appreciated.
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    i just use a metal scraper, but then again i am sure there is a way to do it right

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    That was my thought, just scrape it down and all. I have never actually thought about this, always had a nice grinder and a stone to take care of the base.
    "I have never exploded. But I know what it would be like. Don't ask me how. I just know. I've always just known." -Garth Merenghi

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    Quote Originally Posted by bubba-k
    That was my thought, just scrape it down and all. I have never actually thought about this, always had a nice grinder and a stone to take care of the base.
    well i'd only worry about that if u were racing the skis, and i doubt u would need to ptex yer race skis if u take care of them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WHISKA
    well i'd only worry about that if u were racing the skis, and i doubt u would need to ptex yer race skis if u take care of them.
    Without going into how wrong the above statement is (think coreshot)...

    Just use a metal scraper after the p-tex has dried (a sharp kitchen knife with a flat blade works well for this as well if you're careful). Most of us don't even use a p-tex gun - we just light candles and drip it into the core shots. You'll discover that you won't bother fixing hits that don't go to the core after awhile... they really don't make a difference.

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    That sounds about right, the scraping that is, I have a big steel scraper that is meant for removing p tex. I know most just drip and that it works well, but I have a little spare cash now and after working in a shop I kind of adjusted to using the gun. I definately don't take it too far, but being 190 and built like a cannonball I often straightline... over rocks... lots of them, and I get lots and lots of core shots. Thanks for the info though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bubba-k
    what should I use on my bases after ptex? Just scrape it clean and wax or should I invest in something else? Any help is appreciated.
    I suggest you invest in a router. With the right bit it will work like a charm. I know where you can score a sweet deal.

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    But seriouly......

    Quote Originally Posted by bubba-k
    I have worked in a shop for quite a few years......
    You're the professional! Why are you asking hacks like us for advice
    Of course just scrape it with a metal scraper. Its not rocket science.

    Or buy a router. Or maybe a portable belt sander?

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