Like watching a surfboard shaper ride; always a pleasure. Nice skis :)
@redbarrelskis33613 жыл бұрын
Aww yeah, thanks dude!
@michasuski22493 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you are back!
@jdritchey57733 жыл бұрын
Dude, thanks! You just made my day :-D.
@michasuski22493 жыл бұрын
@@jdritchey5773 my pleasure, I wish I lived in Co :D
@breakdancify3 жыл бұрын
Bests videos! Tanks! Hello from Russia
@jamievangramberg58772 жыл бұрын
Really good video!, i am currently researching so that i can make my first pair of skis as a college project and i have seen some people say that you should do the lay up flat and then put it in the press, but others have done the lay up in the press like you, is there a right way to do it, or doesnt it matter too much?
@redbarrelskis33612 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It doesn't matter too much. I do it right in the press to reduce the chance of the layers shifting around. But if you use vacuum bags or have a more featured mold I bet you would fine to do it wherever.
@jamestakala37813 жыл бұрын
great vids! Ive enjoyed them all. What is that strip you lay down length wise over the adhered edges before you start laying up your fiberglass?
@redbarrelskis33613 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, glad you liked them! They are rubber vibration dampening strips, you can buy them from places like SkiLab.com or snowboardmaterials.com
@GARAASJ3 жыл бұрын
A couple of questions if you don’t mind 😁 1. How does that full side wall work for you? Does it make the ski a lot stiffer? My pair of salomon qst 92s are wonderful for the French Alps, but I’d love a more playful pair for when I know it’s a resort kind of day. 2. Any comments on fibreglass vs carbon and flax? Doesn’t make any sense in watersports composites, like at all, as the properties are so different the combination has no benefit + flax soaks resin 3. Is there an open source modeling software out there with some free templates?
@redbarrelskis33613 жыл бұрын
1) The full length sidewall doesn't really make the ski a lot stiffer. It helps with edge hold and preventing edge compression mainly. 2) Hmm, I've added carbon to some skis. It can help stiffen them up, but at a cost. I usually add just a few strips lengthwise, or some diagonal patterns for torsional stiffness if its a carving ski. I'm always happy with my fiberglass skis, very competitive in weight with major brands, great performance too. 3) I use Fusion 360. Not open source, but last I checked its free for hobbyist and small business. I think free runs out after a year or two though. I model everything flat, so in theory you could tons of different non 3d applications. Cheers!
@ashton.boehm74 ай бұрын
@redbarrelskis3361 Hello! Very cool. I use Fusion 360 as well, you should make a tutorial/montage of you using it to make a pair :)
@lcgilbertson47913 жыл бұрын
I've watched several of your videos. Well done. I'm curious where you buy all the materials you use. Base, edges, etc
@redbarrelskis33613 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You can get most anything from Skilab.com and snowboardmaterials.com. Its about $200 in materials per pair, not including shipping and consumables (saw blades, sanding disks...)
@yaboi9419 Жыл бұрын
Hey there! I was just curious what the last cylindrical sanding machine was called.
@redbarrelskis3361 Жыл бұрын
Thats a base grinder. Technically its a 300mm wide wet belt sander with a autofeed wheel.
@ImMorbz Жыл бұрын
What material did you use to hold your skis down to mold during your layup?
@redbarrelskis3361 Жыл бұрын
I use the leftover chunks of plastic (from cutting out the bases) to hold the parts side to side/front to back in the mold. Up and down is just gravity/pressure.
@scottpetrie87072 жыл бұрын
Buddy this is great stuff. I have seen some of your others. Do you actually hand route the core thickness?
@redbarrelskis33612 жыл бұрын
Yeah I do. I tried the sled through a planer technique awhile back. Lost a couple nice cores to that process and haven't gone back. May revisit someday... Cheers!
@jeromemazet80903 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, nice job, as usual. Which type of glue do you use to attach the sise walls to the core please ? Thanks a lot
@jdritchey57733 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I just use 5 minute epoxy. I let it set for 10-15minutes before removing from clamps. Then usually wait overnight before running through the planer and core profile jig.
@jeromemazet80903 жыл бұрын
@@jdritchey5773 Ok thanks, This is what I just did
@ashton.boehm74 ай бұрын
What do you use for the binding reinforcement?
@redbarrelskis33614 ай бұрын
Its a combo of using hardwoods (poplar or ash typically) where the screws for the bindings go and adding an extra layer of fiberglass under the bindings. The sketch at ~20 seconds is my wood core layout plan (in mm). Cheers!
@redbarrelskis33614 ай бұрын
And check out 6:42 for extra fiberglass..
@ashton.boehm74 ай бұрын
@redbarrelskis3361 Thanks man I appreciate it :)
@jeromemazet80903 жыл бұрын
Hi again, You use your router to chamfer the side walls. Which angle please ? Is the device (washer ?) at the end of your bit made by yourself ? Thanks
@jdritchey57733 жыл бұрын
Yup, you got it, that’s how I finish my sidewall. It’s a 10 degree bit. I added that washer. Also I swapped the bearing for a slimmer one, about double the height of the edge. Good luck!
@jeromemazet80903 жыл бұрын
@@jdritchey5773 ok. Your washer is a plastic one? Did you print it?
@jdritchey57733 жыл бұрын
@@jeromemazet8090 It is a metal washer. I think a #4 fender washer. Also, I just checked, there's a small washer between the bearing and fender washer so the bearing can still rotate.
@coryslocum34063 жыл бұрын
Which glue do you use to attach your sidewalls to the core? Thanks
@redbarrelskis33613 жыл бұрын
usually just 5 minute epoxy
@matthewellis42603 жыл бұрын
I've enjoyed your video especially those where you discussed or explained specific areas of your building process thanks. Just a picky suggestion for you to consider next time when filming on the chair lift to try and capture it with the party bar down. Cheers looking forward to your next one.