binding holes

**gamma** · 05-07-2007, 09:30 AM

ok to use old holes? sry for jong question.....

**Conundrum** · 05-07-2007, 09:37 AM

Yeah. Just hand tighten them-no drill. You may get spinners and at that point you have a few options.

**gamma** · 05-07-2007, 09:51 AM

guy at shop wont remount w/ old solly holes....

**soul_skier** · 05-07-2007, 09:51 AM

I've always found it depends on they type of core and metal, re-using holes in old nordi w105s or axioms, sure, pocket rockets, questionable. Worst case scenario, it rips out, you fall, you mount forward or back a centimeter, life goes on (provided the fall didn't kill you)

**Conundrum** · 05-07-2007, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by gamma

guy at shop wont remount w/ old solly holes....

Shops sometimes won't because of liability or the type of ski. I'm not a shop

What type of skis?

**gamma** · 05-07-2007, 09:56 AM

i think my q has been answered... danke...

**El Chupacabra** · 05-07-2007, 10:00 AM

If you're re-using old holes... who cares if the shop won't do the mount? Do it yourself. Super super easy.

If the holes seem decently tight, use wood glue. If they're a bit sloppy, use epoxy.

(heh.... holes.)

**albatross** · 05-07-2007, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

If the holes seem decently tight, use wood glue. If they're a bit sloppy, use epoxy.

Hmmm... I've been skiing on a pair for a couple days that I just screwed back in (seems tight enough). Should I take them out again and add wood glue?

**memosteve** · 05-07-2007, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by albatross

Hmmm... I've been skiing on a pair for a couple days that I just screwed back in (seems tight enough). Should I take them out again and add wood glue?

The wood glue would help keep water/moisture from seeping in and either rotting the core or expanding/delaminating the ski due to the moisture freezing and expanding. It will also help keep the screws from backing loose.

**memosteve** · 05-07-2007, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

If you're re-using old holes... who cares if the shop won't do the mount? Do it yourself. Super super easy.

If the holes seem decently tight, use wood glue. If they're a bit sloppy, use epoxy.

(heh.... holes.)

For the slightly sloppy holes you can also mix some steelwool strands with the epoxy for extra strength and something for the screw threads to grab onto.