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Hey guys I've got two more questions.

1. Is heat really necessary when pressing your skis?

2. If so, how do you guys heat your presses and how can I get sommething to heat mine?

Thanks

-Clay

Here's a good starting point: http://skibuilders.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3117&sid=528a3889ebf6418f4f92883ac0677153

Here's another: heating site:skibuilders.com

Just paste the above into Google search

Thanks

These are pretty basic questions, I think you need to do a little more research and reading!

Quick answers... Heat depends on the epoxy you're using. Some require heat, some don't. Best way to heat is with a silicone heat blanket. There are cheaper ways, but not as good.

Yeah, I knew that, I read the thing with QCM adhesives guy and he said that epoxies cured at high temp do better. Just wondering if I need the extra strength. Thanks.

That is too general of a statement, I'll say it again - it completely depends on the epoxy being used. Some epoxies may be weakened with heat. Most of the epoxies folks use for ski/board building do better with heat, but I wouldn't say "high heat". ~180deg F is a typical temp for some of the epoxies we use, but again... it entirely depends on the epoxy you use. Whatever epoxy you get will have a nominal curing temperature.