 Poster: A snowHead
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Bravo @WASHOUT and ditto plaudits to @spyderjon’s drill guide - I’ve QK’ed two pairs of skis myself (both second-hand) with it but have entrusted any new skis to @spyderjon -
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Should I be gluing the binding screws in place or just tighten?
If I should be gluing what adhesive is recommended ?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@bigtoe, Always glue the screws with waterproof (exterior) wood glue, if it's a lightweight core I use epoxy. If the epoxied screws need to be removed for any reason at a later date, holding a soldering iron on the head of the screw for several seconds softens it enough to be easily unscrewed.
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@KenX, many thanks, I have some old Cham 97 skis which I have remounted with the same bindings ( new ones) thanks to @spyderjon Who identified earlier this year which bindings I needed to fit in the same holes that the original owner had removed before selling . So the screw holes all matched up and went in without a problem.
Any particular male of wood glue? I have waterproof no nonsense PVA would that suit? I do notice when it gets wet it goes white !
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@bigtoe, so long as it's waterproof wood glue, ypu're good!
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Thanks @KenX,
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Can I put M8 inserts into current binding, Meidjo 3, screw holes?? Original holes were 3.6mm drill then standard 5.5mm screws. M8 inserts would require drilling out to 6.5mm and tapping 8mm for insert.
And secondly, would M8 inserts work in Head EVO 14 ski plate (WorldCup Rebels E-SL)?? I would lock in with thread sealant. Again to suit Meidjo 3 bindings?
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@colinstone,
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Can I put M8 inserts into current binding...screw holes?
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Not a problem - 1st time I did it I was slightly concerned that I didn't have a point to centre the drill bit over, so marked the holes with N/S & E/W lines, then drilled a polycarbonate template with cross-hairs which I could use to accurately locate the centre of the drill.
Maybe overkill, but worked a treat (and you've got loads of holes if you're mounting Meidjos  )
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Another question about the Head EVO plate which I have now removed. It is a honeycomb thermo plastic, PA6 GF45, structure with pre drilled pilot holes going into moulded tubes for the screw threads.
I'm wondering if I can fill a couple of the honeycomb voids with epoxy or epoxy with a filler powder, like sawdust, so I can put screws where there are no pre drilled holes??
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@colinstone, jbweld has different filler powder incorporated, usually aluminium powder for the most common type that may be of use to you.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Also, an ad-hoc strength material to give structure is to use cotton/denim anything old clean washed cotton base, just cut to shape and use layers applied with epoxy to fully wet out the material to give cotton composite structure.
Fine citton t-shirt material being one of the best advanced  composite laminate.
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