Edge Tools

[Mullen]

I need to replace my edging tool this season. This is the one I have currently http://www.backcountry.com/dakine-e...EB8&mr:referralID=NA&origin=pla&mr:adType=pla
mine is pretty beat up and I need new files/diamond stones as well.

I ride a 2degree bevel on both the side and base edges, but my brother and wife ride different bevels now and I'm the one that tunes all of these. So I'm looking for something that has an adjustable angle for both the side and base edges.

What are my fellow tuners using??

 

[snowmonster]

I use this for my side edge at a 2 degree angle: http://www.artechski.com/ARTECH-Side-Edge-Beveler-File-Guides-7259.aspx

You can buy a model with shims to change the edge angles.

And I use this for the base edge at a 1 degree angle: http://www.artechski.com/BEAST-Base-Edge-Beveler-7305.aspx

 

[Mullen]

I ended up going with this one http://www.racewax.com/product/RB-3510/Base-Side-Bevel-File-Guide-SKS-Multi-Tool--3-DMT-diamond-stones-w-file.html

I needed the diamond stones too, so this was a decent deal.

 

[Madroch]

What do you guys use to remove sidewall... looking for alternatives to the overpriced designated sidewall removers....

 

[gmcunni]

I ended up going with this one http://www.racewax.com/product/RB-3510/Base-Side-Bevel-File-Guide-SKS-Multi-Tool--3-DMT-diamond-stones-w-file.html

I needed the diamond stones too, so this was a decent deal.

i have this same setup. i'm not very skilled at it yet. i need to fashion a better bench for holding the skis while i (attempt to) tune them.

 

[Mullen]

i have this same setup. i'm not very skilled at it yet. i need to fashion a better bench for holding the skis while i (attempt to) tune them.

I use something similar to this http://origin.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/1b3/a/AAAACzXyNGAAAAAAAbOhtg.jpg?v=1322599784000
I can tune both skis and boards on it.

 

[drjeff]

i need to fashion a better bench for holding the skis while i (attempt to) tune them.

You don't really realize how much force you can exert on a bench and vise while you're working on a pair of skis until you're actually doing it.

I have a tuning bench that I bought from Reliable Racing Supply that is somewhat similar to this Swix bench

http://www.reliableracing.com/detail.cfm?edp=11332673

Does a great job stability wise on most any surface from concrete to carpet since the legs are a good 4+ feet apart and at enough of a divergent angle that it stays stable even through some agressive edge filing and base planing. Plus the almost 4 feet or so of bench length does a good job at getting the vises and/or stabilizing blocks far enough apart that you can have the tips and tails well supported in the vise without being able to generate enough lever forces to "pop" the other end of the ski out of the vise

 

[snowmonster]

What do you guys use to remove sidewall... looking for alternatives to the overpriced designated sidewall removers....

I use this: http://www.artechski.com/Swix-Economy-Sidewall-Planer-7122.aspx

I'm pretty satisfied with it since I can control the amount of sidewall I want gone.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

check Tognar....they have a variety of edge tools that change bevels easily

 

[goldsbar]

The plastic adjustable types are generally considered crap by "real" tuners. Not so sure it's true but that's the opinion you'll get on epic ski. I use the SVST (Sun Valley Ski Tool) fixed guides available at Tognar. More expensive but you'll only need one or two and as they're a solid peice of metal they should last a lifetime.

BTW - if you don't know, never tune the base edge (maybe a light stone) unless your skis are ground flat, only the side.

 

[Mullen]

I'd agree with you there....on "real tuners" considering them crap. But they work just fine for the every day skier or rider, and most of the time they are only used to maintain that side edge.
Great point on only sharpening the side edge......the base edge only if it's damaged. If you are really picky about a super exact angle just have a shop you trust do it when your equipment is new, and just maintain them.