Converting a Harbor Freight 2HP Dust Collector Into a Two-Stage Cyclone System
If you’re running a home workshop, you know dust collection is one of those things you can’t ignore. It’s not…
Equipment
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Laser Engraver Upgrade for Ski Topsheet Inlays
After the success of my Matterhorn marquetry topsheet, I wanted to take laser-cut veneer inlays to the next level. Not…
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Powder Skis Build – Wide Skis, Camber Success, and a Few Lessons
It’s been a busy few weeks in the shop and this time, I went big. I just pressed my first…
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Ski #3 Build: Sidewall Jig, Flex Results & Veneer Details
A lot’s been happening in the shop lately including a new ski build, some experiments with sidewall jigs, and a…
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Sidewall Beveling Jig, Snowboard #2, and New Projects on Deck
It’s been a productive month in the shop, lots of improvements, a nearly flawless snowboard build, a new laser engraver…
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Camber Mold Tip and Tail Redo
I’ve been waiting for some new materials to come in, bases, edges, top sheet etc. so I decided to redo…
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Adjustable Ski Camber Mold Construction
This week I took a big step toward my custom ski builds — designing and cutting my first adjustable camber…
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First Heated Vacuum Ski Press Test: Lessons Learned & Next Steps
After getting power back on Saturday (thanks to a big storm knocking out the line) I jumped straight into a…
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Heat Controller & Heating Pad for My Vacuum Ski Press
After setting up the vacuum table, my next step was adding controlled heat to cure epoxy more reliably. I planned…
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Building a Vacuum Press Table for Custom Skis & Snowboards
Building a vacuum ski press table is a key component of my ski and snowboard workshop. Over the summer, I’ve…
