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01-31-2020, 12:02 PM #51
Sweet idea!
Some concern about the magnets.
I'm no expert on the subject matter, but I've heard quite a number of discussions that the magnets will gather the swarf onto the file and it will be hard to remove - because the file itself will be magnetized.
Though it's hard to argue with a successful outcome. So, if it works long-term for you, it's probably a theoretical concern, not a real-life one. I just know I've heard it mentioned often when talking about magnets and tools. (And marble, music-playing machines.)
IMO, the "plane" carrier will make using the tool to really flatten the base way more consistent, and less likely to add bevel to the edges (unintentionally), or otherwise do unintended damage to the base. Plus it's going to be easier to use than just a plain file, IMO.
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01-31-2020, 01:40 PM #52Registered User
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I like that, so obviuosly the slot you routered into the flat piece is a little shallower than the thickness of the file ?
so how much of the file sticks up above the bottom of the hickory ??Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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01-31-2020, 02:12 PM #53
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01-31-2020, 03:27 PM #54Best regards, Terry
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02-01-2020, 09:18 AM #55
Yeah, I can see that happening. I really just stole the idea from the SkiVisions tool. Pretty sure that's what they used. I just use a file brush to swipe it and I havent had any issues with build-up yet.
The file ends up about a 1/16" higher than the base
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02-01-2020, 09:19 AM #56
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02-01-2020, 12:30 PM #57
Ski Vision File Flattener Update
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03-23-2022, 10:11 AM #58Registered User
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Does anyone actually notice a difference between the more linear structure provided by this tool and something like a crosshatch pattern from a stone grind?
I like to take care of my skis myself, and I've had bad experiences with careless stone grinds in the past.
Seems like this tool would let me take care of flattening and structuring myself and would give me a way more pro-looking finish on ptex repairs.
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03-23-2022, 11:28 AM #59Best regards, Terry
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03-23-2022, 01:46 PM #60
+1
I usually use sandpaper around a 1.5 or 2" thick-wall PVC pipe - but yeah, I'm too cheap to do regular base-grinds on my skis. I'd be pretty shocked if any mere mortal could tell a difference between that and a fancy base-grind, in a blind test. And since I don't think there's any real performance justification, why waste the time and money on a base grind, just to get a dubious performance benefit?
Just the time savings of not having to drive them to a shop and pick them up is a big bonus.
Yes, I'd be modestly unsurprised if Mikaela Shiffrin or Bode Miller or some top level skier on a race-course could tell, given the right limitations of variables. But for even high-level skiers (like people here), in wildly varying conditions - I don't think it's likely.
In either case, (if it's noticeable or not) like Terry, I've been happy with the results. So, yeah, I think the SV tool (which I have) or something like I do works well enough - and I'd do what makes sense for you, and I think you'll find it works just fine.
But if you want to base-grind, I'm not going to grind my gears about it. You do you.
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03-24-2022, 08:48 PM #61
Are you using aluminum oxide sandpaper or silicone carbide? I believe the SC paper cuts cleaner with few ‘hairies’.
Here are a couple images from 2 different skis with a combination of original structure, SkiVisions stones and silicone carbide. One has a little cross hatching:
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03-25-2022, 09:13 AM #62Registered User
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Those bases look fantastic to me!
Will be giving the tool a try for sure.
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03-25-2022, 09:36 AM #63
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03-25-2022, 10:37 AM #64
It's been a while since I watched Mark's SkiVisions videos, but either there or in a discussion he addresses 'refreshing the bases periodically' to deal with issues like base burn, 'battle scars' & restructuring. Skim a little with the steel blade and then restructure with the stone, wax, scrape & brush.
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03-25-2022, 02:35 PM #65
Doesn’t he suggest refreshing the bases after every day or two of skiing and not waxing?
I tried this last season on my work skis. It seemed to worked well for me except in sticky snow or spring slush, with the medium grit stone.
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03-25-2022, 03:09 PM #66Registered User
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With race skis on hard snow and regular tuning, refreshing the bases periodically is necessary to keep them flat. For skis without damage, it's a necessary evil (skis generally get faster the more wax and brush cycles since the last grind, so long as they are still flat).
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03-25-2022, 03:49 PM #67Best regards, Terry
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03-25-2022, 03:53 PM #68
I think he does say that, but I don't have the time to do it that frequently and my head would explode if I didn't wax. Having said that, for wet snow, the structure is the most important step to break the suction and allow channeling of water. Without it, the wax may do nothing. Manky/slurpy/mash potato snow is tough to mange even with aggressive structure IME.
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03-25-2022, 05:00 PM #69
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03-25-2022, 05:03 PM #70Registered User
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Alpinord and gregorys
What grit silicon carbide paper are you using?
Looks fairly fine in Alpinords pics above, wondering if coarser might be better in current spring slop.
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03-25-2022, 08:07 PM #71
Opinions on the Ski Visions base flattener???
Absolutely, coarser would be better and don’t be shy.
I just banged out a 3d sanding block for my planer to test that idea. In 5-10 minutes, using 150 & 60 grit, coarse stone, followed by the steel blade to smooth out any ‘hairies’ and high points, I’m currently here and thinking coarser still based on past success.
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03-25-2022, 10:11 PM #72
Is that sandblock thing 3D printed? That’s pretty rad!!
My experience has been that the time spent frequently touching up the bases and not waxing is MUCH faster than if I only wax. It makes my head explode a bit, too, and my iron gets sad with infrequent use.
For me, outside of warm snow conditions, it’s been a good strategy for better daily performance with minimal time having skis on the bench. (Not to discourage spending large amounts of time futzing with skis in the garage or basement)
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03-26-2022, 08:34 AM #73
Thanks. It's been an idea I've been kicking around. Yesterday's horrible prompted me to finally make one and test out. It works great and I'm tweaking the dimensions a little today. It could also be useful for general sanding for home projects.
The beauty of the clamping system of the SkiVisons Base Flattener and the feel of the planer body is highly versatile and there are endless possibilities for uses and add-ons.
One being a scraper holder I posted a couple days ago.
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03-26-2022, 08:38 AM #74
I know I should at least try this, but I don't wax very frequently when using durable waxes and I can't imagine the glide would be better than how these skis were running until yesterday. Plus with some quick waxing techniques I can bang out the waxing pretty fast when needed.
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04-28-2022, 08:27 PM #75
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