Tools ( expert level 3)

The following pict presents key tools for the serious tuner.
I do not recommend that you buy all these tools right away, however if you do become a "serious" tuner you must buy these. May I suggest you buy files first. You will note that I have in pict Snoli World Cup files. You do not need right now to buy these. A 6 or 8 inche mill bastard file will do!

The red tool ( IN CENTER) comes from SKS and is the "ultimate" tool. It has two blades that adjust for bevel edge work. It has two magnet sections to catch all metals shavings and two stones to "finish" work. I have used this tool for 10 years with same cutting blades! This tool in "inexperienced hands" is very dangerous since it "cuts" ski edges like butter! It needs a "slow , soft" hand!

This tool is used to;
-take out any extra top ski layers
-cut base edge ( .5 - 4 degree bevel)
-cut vertical edge ( .5 - 4 degree bevel)

The orange tool also from SKS has a serious coarse grain file with degree indicator. Used to take dings, burrs and rust off.

The tool on top right side ( yellow tape) is a diamond file in its sleeve!
I protect all my files and diamond stones in individual sheaths! The diamond stone is a must since it takes out dings also and does final very sharp edge.

The screwdrive is a #3 Posidrive ( not Philips) . All ski screws appear to be Phillips type but are really industry specific POSIDRIVE!

At top left hand side are two World Cup files. I use these to "fine tune " ski edges in parts that need extra work!

When you are beginner ALWAYS use a guide to make sure you have correct angle.

I will have a full class just on the use of files in coming class.

Note old carpet on work area!

Note cleaned files. They are at least 3 years old!

Note diamond sheath is marked "coarse" so that you do not have to search for correct file or stone!

Please give me feedback on pictures. Can you download them.
Can you "save them"

It may just be me, but I can't see any link to this pic/pics? :?

And the toolbox pic (later posting) has lost it's link too - but this'll work http://www.j2ski.com/images/pavelski/toolbox.jpg :wink:

Or even this...



Pav - just put img in square brackets before the URL and a /img after it (also in square brackets) to show the picture.

Very sorry about problems with pictures.

I will be a better teacher next lesson.
I will try to download another set.

Thanks for instructions!