Advice on Ski Vices

[kajtek]

okay, so it works. great to hear that. now the question is how did you attach all of that geat to the bench or you have a stand (the one they recommend -- the terminator tuning stand). now for all of us without three hundred bucks for the stand: what do we do?

Originally Posted by thetrailboss

OK, just tuned all of the skis using it and wow, how did I do without? Very easy to use and practical. Well designed. The "boot" secures the ski very well and pulls the brakes up. No more rubber bands or popping out of my homemade vices. The Pro 500 is portable thanks to the C-Clamps. The two supports for the tip and tail worked well when working on edges and base prep. MUCH better than the traditional vices IMHO!

[thetrailboss]

Originally Posted by kajtek

okay, so it works. great to hear that. now the question is how did you attach all of that geat to the bench or you have a stand (the one they recommend -- the terminator tuning stand). now for all of us without three hundred bucks for the stand: what do we do?

Welcome to the boards.

Um, I'm not sure what you're asking, but the C-Clamps allow for one to attach the vices to any flat table-top surface. Yes, they are designed with a specific bench in mind (one with rails in the middle for added stability) but my set-up, a board, two sawhorses, and the vices, all work great.

[kajtek]

Originally Posted by thetrailboss

Welcome to the boards.

Um, I'm not sure what you're asking, but the C-Clamps allow for one to attach the vices to any flat table-top surface. Yes, they are designed with a specific bench in mind (one with rails in the middle for added stability) but my set-up, a board, two sawhorses, and the vices, all work great.

I got it, I was under the impression that ataching the vices can be done only to a narrow rail. checked later with the manufacturer and they assured me that I was wrong. well, you are assuring me that I am wrong too. so two wrong one to go. tahnkx.

[normofthenorth]

I made up two (then later 4) wooden "boots", one my size and one my sweetie's, and I step them into the ski's bindings, then clamp them into a WorkMate style workbench. (Similar benches are now selling for silly prices here, like under Cdn$20!) It seems to hold everything securely enough, and keeps the brakes open too. The "boots" are pretty crude -- hunks of rough-sawn lumber held together with wood screws -- but the bindings seem satisfied.

What would I gain from using the more "official" vices?

[shenty]

Originally Posted by normofthenorth

What would I gain from using the more "official" vices?

It depends on your setup. The swix vices have rubber on the top and the sides which protect the skis. They also allow you to put the ski on its side sharpen the edges.

But, what ever works IMHO