SlideWright Ski & Snowboard Tools, Wares & Tips
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In the interest of consolidating and organizing the various ATK Binding Hole Patterns here is a PDF to use for comparing. Please let us know if you find any errors. The top pattern is the composite pattern used for our … Read the rest
In the interest of consolidating and organizing the various Salomon Binding Hole Patterns here is a PDF to use for comparing and used for our Salomon Binding Layout Tools. Please let us know if you find any errors:
The old adage “Measure Thrice, drill once” is applied to measuring, drilling and mounting bindings. A necessary part of the process is to double check ski mounting lines on both skis to verify accuracy. This step is typically overlooked when … Read the rest
Any DIYer will find years of usefulness for an array of gear and home projects, repairs and maintenance out of Big Gator Hand Drill & Tap Guides. They can be used on flat surfaces (like skis & snowboards), corners … Read the rest
Regarding materials, tools, screws and installation procedures, Binding Freedom & Quiver Killer stainless steel threaded inserts are virtually interchangeable.
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Binding Freedom inserts have a notch across the top. This allows for the use … Read the rest
How’s your German? Knut from Powderguide.com and Forum has been producing ski binding templates … Read the rest
Binding Freedom Templates:
With help from many of the members of the Teton Gravity Research message boards, Jon maintains a set of paper templates for mounting bindings to skis. These are also a great resource for checking for hole conflicts … Read the rest
Whether you lost a screw, adding shims, have a tear out or want to swap bindings between multiple skis, we have any array of ski binding screw options to help you do it yourself.
Please note it is impossible for us … Read the rest
The more things change, the more things remain the same…..but get more complicated and expensive.
For training USA mountain troops in 1941. In this segment, we learn how to choose the proper ski length, how to choose and take care … Read the rest
UPDATE: SlideWright no longer carries JigaRex Binding Jigs. For binding drill bits that fit in the jigs, inserts & mounting screws, click here.
The Pliny Equipment JigaRex Binding Jig System clamps to the side of skis and helps you quickly … Read the rest
Following is a ‘guide’ for determining required M5 pozi machine screws for Binding Freedom (or Quiver Killer stainless steel
inserts). Measure and self-verify screw lengths needed. If in doubt purchase addition lengths and back ups. Longer screws can be ground … Read the rest
Drilling skis to mount ski bindings is very straight forward and similar to drilling a multitude of materials like woods, plastics and composites. Practice on wood scraps helps to relieve stress before drilling your precious skis for the firs time.… Read the rest
The common question regarding the screws needed for stainless steel inserts (Binding Freedom & Quiver Killers have the same threads) and particular bindings
hopefully can be answered here. It is impossible for us to remain on top of every screw … Read the rest
A very useful resource for DIY binding mounting and comparisons is paper (or clear plastic) binding templates. Not only are they great aids for accurately laying out binding holes for drilling new holes, but you can also use them to … Read the rest
One of the few things consistent between all of the various shapes, sizes, side wall and top sheet shapes, binding locations, and camber/rocker, etc of skis and snowboards is that they are symmetrical relative to their longitudinal centerline.
Finding the … Read the rest
Accuracy for hand drilled holes, not only with location, but also depth and vertical alignment are easily assured with drill and tap guides. In softer materials (ie, skis and snowboards) and using coarse threaded, alpine binding screws allow for … Read the rest
Here is SVST’s Epoxy Chart:
Click here for more descriptions, uses and to purchase various epoxies.
Hardman’s Recommended use Chart: 
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