http://www.slidewright.com/weblog Active Life Equipment & Gear Maintenance/Tuning Tips, Support, Ideas, Resources, Stoke and Musings Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:28:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/epoxy-selection-chart/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/epoxy-selection-chart/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:21:08 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1040
Here is SVST's Epoxy Chart to provide background on various epoxies and their uses.]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/epoxy-selection-chart/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/general-shop-setup-tips/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/general-shop-setup-tips/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:56:42 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=820
Every home tuner needs a decent permanent or portable work area, ski and snowboard securing system and general shop tools and supplies to perform a variety of tasks.With a good set up that works for ones personal needs and budget, tuning, waxing and base prep tasks become easier, quicker and more enjoyable. Good lighting, power, [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/general-shop-setup-tips/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/t-track-tuning-waxing-bench/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/t-track-tuning-waxing-bench/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:04:30 +0000 SlideWright http://4824db2b-5da8-4eaa-a435-bf6259a52ceb
Extruded aluminum T-tracks are commonly used by woodcrafters for setting up jigs, guards, stops, router and saw tables and other shop tasks requiring unique clamping capabilities. The Tools4Boards ski & snowboard vises (Cinch, CordLoc, BoardLoc & Pro 500) which are designed to integrate with the Terminator tuning stand also work great with T-tracks, knobs & [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/t-track-tuning-waxing-bench/feed/ 1 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/bench-shop-ski-snowboard/clamping-edge-cutting-tools/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/bench-shop-ski-snowboard/clamping-edge-cutting-tools/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 02:56:14 +0000 SlideWright http://4aac1748-047a-4bf5-a977-a3e27504d27c
(FAQ) To provide secure attachments of diamonds, files or stones, to dedicated guides, spring or beveler clamps are necessary. The spring clamp can be quickly squeezed and repositioned while the beveler clamp requires the tightening and loosening of the thumb screw. The beveler clamp fits in the hand nicely while the spring clamp may feel [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/bench-shop-ski-snowboard/clamping-edge-cutting-tools/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/bench-shop-ski-snowboard/tuning-stand-mod-conventional-vises/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/bench-shop-ski-snowboard/tuning-stand-mod-conventional-vises/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:10:22 +0000 SlideWright http://0a4443e0-8e1b-4145-b525-4099587f1ed7
(FAQ) Can conventional clamping ski and snowboard vises be mounted to the Terminator tuning stand? Yes. Not only does the unique extruded rail/beam of the Terminator allow for easy and quick installations of the T4B vises with knobs & bolts or clamps, but any vise can by clamping or adding a conversion block and knob, [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/bench-shop-ski-snowboard/tuning-stand-mod-conventional-vises/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/bases-ski-snowboard/fiberlene-or-shop-towels-or-both/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/bases-ski-snowboard/fiberlene-or-shop-towels-or-both/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:53:34 +0000 SlideWright http://cc9cdeec-fd6d-476d-be84-a68a3fbfef66
(FAQ) Fiberlene (or lint free) towels are excellent for removing dirt and old wax after using wax remover to clean the base or absorbing wax and dirt in base when placed between iron and base. It is also can be used as a final polisher and cleaner after waxing and scraping because of it’s slight [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/bases-ski-snowboard/fiberlene-or-shop-towels-or-both/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/the-cinch-ski-snowboard-vise/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/the-cinch-ski-snowboard-vise/#comments Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:55:56 +0000 SlideWright http://4b6b98c9-bae4-4972-b647-7072bcb1edc6
The Cinch Ski & Snowboard Vise is the most versatile board securing device on the market. No longer do you need to be concerned with side clamping problems relative to various shaped sidewalls and widths of skis (ie, fat skis) or snowboards. You can also secure multiple skis to streamline waxing, cleaning and repair tasks. [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/the-cinch-ski-snowboard-vise/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/news-reviews-faqs/news-terminator-tuning-stands-ship/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/news-reviews-faqs/news-terminator-tuning-stands-ship/#comments Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:44:24 +0000 SlideWright http://5538d709-d333-4255-8a3a-9b1b4e12d9fd
After much anticipation, The Tools4Boards Terminator ski & snowboard portable tuning stands are heading our way. Made from anodized, extruded aluminum rails and modular system for easy sliding and adjustments of T4B (with included knobs) and other vises. With foldable tube steel legs for easy transport & storage. Makes vise location adjustments fast and convenient [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/news-reviews-faqs/news-terminator-tuning-stands-ship/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/bench-shop-ski-snowboard/lasso-vs-conventional-clamping-vises/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/bench-shop-ski-snowboard/lasso-vs-conventional-clamping-vises/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:16:13 +0000 SlideWright http://d9d881e1-d70b-48e0-917e-1065c3c34662
Conventional clamping type vises are tried and true for a long time and are the preference for many ‘old school’ tuners. With the advent of sloped side walls, fat skis and snowboards, the width and grip of side clamping vises may not provide a secure purchase on skis and impossible for snow boards. Friction board [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/bench-shop-ski-snowboard/lasso-vs-conventional-clamping-vises/feed/ 0