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tortyv 
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 Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 10:29 AM
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ok another question:
Whats the difference between metal and plastic scrapers?? And what is the difference between those flat ones compared with those "pyramid" shaped ones?? Also which would you recommend I get?
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Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 11:35 AM
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Metal is useful for removing excess material after you have filled in a base scratch. with p-tex. Plastic for wax removal.
If in doubt leave your edges well alone or let a shop do them, and just stick to waxing. Hot waxing is really easy, just make sure you remove your bindings and don't let the board get too hot or you could delam it. Never leave the iron in one place, move it about lots.
I've also found the easier way of getting a uniform coat of wax is first to use my block cold and kinda scribble all over the base to give it a coating, then instead of dribbling on the wax from the iron, just quickly heat the end of the block on and rub, keep repeating till you've covered the entire board. I found I used less wax this way, and it was easier to get melted well and evenly into the base (I found drips took longer).
Also means you have no base that the iuron will touch that doesn't have some wax on.
Before touching your edges, I would make sure you know the factor angles first, or those they have been set too. Edge and bevel angles seem to be complex, and once you've removed metal it can't be put back!!
I just give mine a quick once over with a pocket edging tool every once in a while, and polish them up and detune the sharpness off the contact points. |
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Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 11:37 AM
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Also no difference between the pyramid or flat IMO, I bought a burton pyramid one. Having said that, the long flat ones have a smaller end which is rather useful for doing the nose and tail, as these are much harder to do with a triangular one.
Also make sure you have some sandpaper handy to keep the scraper sharp. |
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Skunkfu
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Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 11:54 AM
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tortyv wrote:
ok another question:
Whats the difference between metal and plastic scrapers?? And what is the difference between those flat ones compared with those "pyramid" shaped ones?? Also which would you recommend I get?
(and links on where to get them would be appreciated!)
Go to ASDA, TESCO or SAINSBURYS and go to kids school stuff section and just get triangular hard plastic ruller [the one with sharp edges] for 50p and you are sorted. No need to spend £5 just for Dakine or Burton sticker... |
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Zetetic
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Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 10:19 PM
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Would a car ice scraper be just as good?
Halfords do them cheap and cheerful. |
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GrahamS
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Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 10:33 PM
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Pan scourers? Plastic rulers? Car scrapers?
What a bunch of pikeys!  |
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tortyv
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Posted: Dec 11, 2009 - 09:50 AM
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Iäve put a few items on my christmas list, lets hope I get some 
Oh and cheers for the tips |
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Posted: Dec 13, 2009 - 03:52 PM
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tortyv
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Posted: Dec 22, 2009 - 09:46 AM
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HarryCambs wrote:
As Skunkfu mentioned you can just use a triangle ruler, or pay for 10x as much for a proper one.
Don't use metal for the wax!!!
Ah and u need a finishing brush at the end.
Better if u have a mate who does it properly to show u how to do it first.
Good point... any offers anyone?!  |
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"and fatigues soon ignored, as your feet hit the board, or the beat hits the floor, these are the moments that we live for"
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oliverd
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Posted: Dec 22, 2009 - 10:00 AM
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GrahamS wrote:
Pan scourers? Plastic rulers? Car scrapers?
What a bunch of pikeys!
Don't forget Citrus Degreaser as a pikey base cleaner - works great as you can be pretty liberal with it's application compared to the brand named stuff. |
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craignixon
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Posted: Dec 22, 2009 - 10:14 AM
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Haha, I've used plastic rulers when I lost my scraper.
My mahoosive Dakine one is a lot easier! |
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bapti
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Posted: Jan 09, 2012 - 03:00 PM
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Having a look at these edge sharpeners (the ones at the very bottom)
http://www.kunzmann-skitools.de/gb/skskanten.html
There's the edge max with "stone", "diamond" and "stone and file". Can anyone explain the difference to me, are they used for different things or do they give a better quality of finish?
Thanks
Neil |
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