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by Maxwellian
Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Made my own skis…mounting advice?
Replies: 17
Views: 571

Re: Made my own skis…mounting advice?

Has anyone here had success using something like this… https://a.co/d/aS0C6hF …for mounting bindings? I’ve had a couple of holes ending up off-center despite careful measuring. I’ve used them on hinges and stuff, they’re okay if you’re careful on countersunk hardware. They work on mortised spots th...
by Maxwellian
Wed Nov 20, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Made my own skis…mounting advice?
Replies: 17
Views: 571

Re: Made my own skis…mounting advice?

Nice! I’ve only mounted a handful of bindings, but I’ve got a few decades of woodworking experience to lend some pointers. You totally don’t need a jig, they just expedite and foolproof things when time is money. I would spend a few dollars on a drill block and stop collars if you don’t have any. If...
by Maxwellian
Thu Nov 14, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Short, waxable ski recommendation
Replies: 33
Views: 6881

Re: Short, waxable ski recommendation

Yeah, you could go pretty small with dyneema though. The rewinch uses 2mm.
by Maxwellian
Thu Nov 14, 2024 12:03 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Short, waxable ski recommendation
Replies: 33
Views: 6881

Re: Short, waxable ski recommendation

Paracord is best value, but I think a bit stretchy. I’m gonna try 3/16 solid braid polyester. Slight weight penalty, but I think it’ll be less stretch and better grip. My idea is something like the Zoa, but only one or two sheaves, with more agressive grip. Backup plan is build something with a loop...
by Maxwellian
Sat Nov 09, 2024 12:59 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Short, waxable ski recommendation
Replies: 33
Views: 6881

Re: Short, waxable ski recommendation

Nice! I’ve got waxless skis in similar sizes and width. Hadn’t even considered kick wax for our variable conditions here in SoCal. How fiddly is it with our big swings in temperature? Lots of interest for me in this thread. I’m still a beginner, hadn’t been on skis from the 90s till last season. Was...
by Maxwellian
Tue Nov 05, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Xplore screws sourcing
Replies: 11
Views: 2256

Re: Xplore screws sourcing

What length you using for the inserts? I just ordered Binding Freedom 10mm T20 Low-heads and wondering if I should step up to 12mm (measured thread section only, not including head) I think if your inserts aren’t proud of the topsheet at all you could get away with 12mm screws on the front four hol...
by Maxwellian
Mon Nov 04, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Xplore screws sourcing
Replies: 11
Views: 2256

Re: Xplore screws sourcing

I’ve got an extra set if you still need some