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Side edge tuning
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Two unrelated questions on side edge tuning:

Do I only need to use lubrication when I file the edge? Will I need lubrication if I use diamond stone or alu-oxide stone for fine tuning or deburring?

If I want to stick with the little and often approach and stone the side edges every day (or every other day) after skiing without vices in resort how can I do that? I do have a set of vices but they are too bulky and heavy for me to take them in my check-in bags.

Thanks. Very Happy
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

Last I checked, you shouldn't need lubrication for normal filing or alu oxide stone, but will want it for diamond stones (normally water).
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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?

Yep, it's only when you're getting down to the fine detail you need lube, to prevent the diamond stones clogging as much as anything.

Start with the oxide block to remove work hardened material and protect the metal file (dry).
Then the metal file to get a single surface (dry).
Before moving on to the diamond stones to polish out marks left by the file/corser diamond stones (wet).
Finally run a gummy stone down the 'point' of the edge to remove any hanging burr (dry).
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I take my edging kit with me on trips. I clip a boot in and with a bit of care I can tidy up the edges by using one hand to hold the ski steady on a bench or on the floor while using the file in the other. It’s a bit of a faff though so whether I bother depends on snow conditions, and what I do is minimal - I’m not trying to achieve a perfect edge.
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