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External Resources

This is a collection of useful external references for relevant information in no particular order:

  • https://www.happymonkeysnowboards.com/MonkeyWiki/
  • Ski Layup/Factory Tour Videos (skibuilders archive)
  • Youtube – Donek – Metal construction (titanol)
  • SnoCAD X (github)
  • MonkeyCAM
  • https://mytonskis.blogspot.com/
  • https://www.wood-database.com/
  • Youtube – Inkscape Tutorial
  • Youtube – PID Controller Part 1
  • Youtube – PID Controller Part 2
  • Youtube – Wiring a 120 volt 20 amp PID controller
  • Joe Woodworker – Vacuum Press Frame

Tutorials:

  • A. OVERVIEW
  • B. EQUIPMENT
    • 1. Ski Press
      • i. Frame
      • ii. Camber Mold
      • iii. Heater
      • iv. Vacuum Pump
    • 2. Edge Bender
    • 3. Core Profiler
  • C. SKI AND SNOWBOARD DESIGN
    • i. Ski/Board Stiffness Calculator
  • D. MATERIALS PREPARATION
    • 1. Topsheet
    • 2. Wood Core
      • i. Lamination
      • ii. Sidewalls
      • iii. Profiling & Inserts
    • 3. Base & Steel Edges
    • 4. Composites & VDS
  • E. LAYUP (PRESS) THE SKIS/SNOWBOARD
    • 1. Preparation
    • 2. Layup
  • F. FINISHING & TESTING
    • 1. Cutting, Sanding and Sidewall Bevel
    • 2. Testing & Continuous Improvement
  • H. EXTERNAL RESOURCES

Building Custom Skis and Snowboards in the NY Capital Region!

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