The Grindrite edger machine holds the angle and eliminates any variations in pressure that can easily occur with using a hand sharpener, especially if the user is inexperienced. However, it still takes a steady hand to move the ski smoothly through the machine to get a uniform edge.
Pre-Season Ski Tune Up
By Mike Doyle, About.com Guide
Sharpening The Base Edges
Photo Taken At Alpine Sport Shop, Saratoga Springs, NY
Copyright Mike Doyle
Before running the ski over the edge sharpening machine, Dan told me that the standard bevel is 1 degree for both the bottom and side edges. However, he emphasized that if a customer wants a different bevel angle they should mention it when dropping their skis off and it would not be a problem.
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- Examine the Ski
- A Good Cleaning
- Sharpening The Base Edges
- Wet Belt Base Sanding
- Base Welding (If Needed)
- Stone Grinding
- Sharpen the Side Edges, Detune and Deburr the Edges
- Wax the Skis
- Buffing the Skis
- Check Out the Finished Ski!
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