Homemade ski lubrication machine. How to make a homemade ski machine: photos, videos, drawings

Passion for skiing is quite an expensive pleasure: you have to regularly invest material resources to update your equipment. In addition, it would be useful to have additional equipment, which makes the process of preparing skis for use faster and more convenient.

Not everyone who likes to ski has the opportunity to process them on special equipment before riding. Such a factory-made machine is quite expensive, but lubricating ski equipment using it is much more convenient than doing it on some ordinary surface that is at hand.

Previously, they were made very simply - a board was selected according to the width of the skis, their contours were outlined on it, and then they were cut out. But nowadays there are drawings, using which you can make a convenient machine for preparing the ski surface for their convenient use with your own hands.

Now on the network you can find many options for drawings, according to which it will be possible to assemble such a machine with your own hands. Consider one of the most simple options, the implementation of which practically does not require any special materials- everything can be done from improvised means.

Wooden ski poles

This drawing involves the creation of a ski machine, which consists of two parts. Thanks to this, it can be disassembled for transportation and reassembled when used.

Both parts are identical to one another in their design - a square metal pipe lies at the base, a wooden support is installed on top of it. In order for the skis to gently rest on a wooden base during processing, a strip of foam rubber is attached on top of it. In one of the parts, you can make a collar from a piece of leather or durable fabric that will hold the tips of the skis when they are lubricated and prepared for use. But making such a clamp is not at all necessary, since even without it the skis will be held quite securely.

Machine base

The wooden support is attached to the base with ordinary self-tapping screws. It is only necessary to make sure that its head is as recessed as possible, otherwise, this may prevent the halves of the ski preparation machine from connecting to each other.

It should be noted that the wooden supports are made with a slight deflection so that the ski, resting its ends on the supports, is a little short of the bracket.

The best base is to use metal pipes square section, which can be easily connected to each other with an ordinary wooden plank by inserting both sides of it into the pipes.

Bracket holding skis

A bracket is installed in the middle of this bar, to which the skis will be attached during lubrication and other processing. The height of this bracket must be adjusted in height depending on the skis being processed.

To make such a brace, you can use a round section of steel, while its diameter must be exactly the same as the diameter of the brace in boots. Welding semi-automatic welding machine bracket to a long bolt, you get a ski mount.

Such a brace must be securely held in the bar, since during the scraping of the ski surface or during its other preparation, the brace will be subject to significant impacts, so it must be firmly held in place.

To secure the ski, its central part needs to be pressed a little, attaching it to the bracket. Thus, the ski will be securely fixed and ready for processing.

Thus, using the simplest drawing, you can independently make a machine on which it will be convenient to process skis and prepare them for use.

Advantages and disadvantages of the machine

Among the main advantages of such a design should be noted:

the ability to disassemble the machine, which makes its transportation more convenient;
high strength, as a result of which the machine can be subjected to considerable mechanical stress;
performance - the device can be easily decomposed for work;
ease of manufacture - extreme case you can even do without a preliminary drawing.

The only serious drawback of such a machine is its rather large weight, especially in comparison with the factory models that can be found on the market. This is due to the presence of metal parts in the structure, but in the event that important condition Since the weight of the machine is low, the amount of metal used in it can be minimized - only the bracket can be made of metal, all other elements can be made of wood.

If during use the machine does not need to be transported, leaving it in one place, then the structure can not be made collapsible, using one large piece of pipe as a base. In this case, it is additionally possible to equip the machine with a device for adjusting its length depending on the processed skis. For more convenient use, you can equip it with folding or regular legs.

It is clear that such a simple machine is not ideal, but every skiing enthusiast can add some of his own components in the process of work, improving it to suit his preferences. As a result of this, everyone will make the ski machine exactly the way it will be most convenient to use.

What is a ski table for?

If you are a leisurely skier in the winter or even an amateur skier, you are very likely to use additional products to improve the performance of your skis, such as paraffins, holding waxes, accelerators and emulsions. These tools can significantly improve the glide of your skis, thereby increasing your motivation if you are an amateur or improve speed performance and time to cover the distance if you are training for results.

To apply these additional products, special ski tools are used: scrapers, brushes, irons, polishing devices and much more. How to apply ointments and paraffins on skis is the topic of a separate article, but in this we will talk about an indispensable device, without which all ski products and tools cannot be fully applied -.

A ski table or machine is a special device that allows you to firmly fix the ski with the sliding surface up for further high-quality application of ointment or paraffin.

ski table. A ski table is a fairly massive structure that allows you to fix a pair or several pairs of skis, as well as install additional ski vices. The table is used for vocational training one or more pairs of skis. As a rule, ski tables are used by specialists in the preparation of skis in ski teams, in cases where it is necessary to quickly prepare several pairs of skis. The weight of the table and its overall dimensions require its transportation by car.
ski machine. The ski rack is a lighter and more compact design, on which only one ski can be fixed. This is necessary and sufficient to qualitatively process the sliding surface of one set. At the same time, the weight and size of the folded machine does not exceed the size of a conventional ski kit and is easily and quickly installed and transported.

Comparison of Ru-Ski and Master-Ski machines.

On the this moment in Russia there are two high-quality and inexpensive manufacturers of ski machines Ru-Ski and Master-Ski. Once it was one production, manufacturing machines under the Master-Ski brand, later divided into Master-Ski and Ru-Ski. Both manufacturers use time-tested designs and materials, but there are differences between the machines. In this article, we want to objectively evaluate the properties of each machine.

The first version of the article was written at the end of 2015, but at the time of writing this article (beginning of 2018), it turned out that there were changes in the designs of the machines. Therefore, in the article we will tell not only about the current type of machines, but also see how manufacturers have changed the design and what came of it.

We want to note right away that for some reason, on the Internet, in many online stores, images of machine tools from two years ago are posted. But in fact, stores sell another machine! For example, this image is taken from the website of the manufacturer Master-Ski. All circled elements at the moment (2018) have either changed or are even missing.

Appearance of machines

We took pictures of both machines purchased at the beginning of 2018.


Machine Master-Ski (2018)	Ru-Ski Machine (2018)

Bed and guides

The length of the bed at the Master-Ski machine is 120 cm, and the Ru-Ski is 150 cm. If the guides at the Master-Ski machine are moved as far as possible, then it is possible to install a ski with a length of 197 cm. For skis 200 or more, the length of the Master-Ski machine is not enough. In this case, the extension of the skates on the Master-ski Tabr (T-part) is at the maximum output and has a large shoulder! Such an installation can cause a number of problems with some types of ski processing, since part of the ski will hang in the air without a stop. These are quite important parts for processing - the toe and heel. For example, when applying a structure, pressing the knurl can lead to irreversible bending of the tee. In addition, without the support of the ski from below, the structure may lie incorrectly or shallowly.

Maximum guide overhang on machines.

As you can see from the comparison photo on the Master Ski short length bed (120 cm.) is compensated by a larger guide overhang than that of RuSki. Even this does not allow reaching a length of 205 or 210 for processing long classic skis. Given the length of the lever that occurs at maximum reach, the load on (especially the right hole) will be clearly higher than that of RuSki. We hope that MaskerSki has carried out all the necessary tests and the strength of this design will be sufficient for processing skis.

Due to the extended bed on the RU-SKI rigs, you can perform work of any complexity without fear of causing damage to the rig and your ski. The Swix machine, which has a bed length of 160 cm, was chosen as the prototype of the Ru-Ski machine. The profile of the Ru-Ski machine is painted with high-quality frost-resistant PVC paint in a special spray booth.

Guides

The difference between the guides was found only in the toe element. At RuSki, it is made integral with a guide with a glued layer of soft polyurethane foam. In the Master-ski machine, the sock is painted wooden block(with self-tapping screw).

Guide retainers

The guides can move freely along the frame within the specified technological grooves. In the Master-Ski, each rail is held in place by a freely dangling pair of nuts and wing bolts. To fix the guide, you need to hold it with your hand, while somehow managing to screw the nut onto the bolt. The nut and bolt must also be held, which is quite inconvenient - all parts hang out until they are tightened. If you assemble the machine in the cold, then the fingers stop obeying and the bolt and nut can be easily dropped into the snow.

At the Ru-Ski machine, the nut is rigidly riveted to the frame, so it is enough to install the guide with one hand and tighten the bolt with a large “lamb” with the other. You can even do this with gloves!

The design of the guides and clamps at the Ru-Ski machine allows you to assemble the machine much faster alone and is convenient if you need to prepare several skis of different sizes in one session or adjust the length of the guides for the first time.

legs

The design of the legs of both machines in 2015 was one-piece - each pair of legs was fastened with two rods - at the top and bottom (spacer).

At the time (2018) in the new machines of both manufacturers, the design of the legs has changed. It has become simpler and, as a result, easier.

A pair of legs on the RuSki machine lost the upper fastening rod, which was logical, since the fixation of the legs in the upper part is due to a bolt with a lamb - directly to the bed. The lower transverse rod became one-piece (it was with a hinge and a spacer) and began to be made from a more powerful tube with stiffeners.

Master-Ski went further and removed the cross brace from the design. In appearance, the design looks stable, but what will happen if you press on such a machine properly, for example, when applying a structure by knurling or pressing hard with a brush. Whether the legs will part in this case is unknown. Destroyed what self assembly the Master-ski machine has become very complicated by one person - now, in order to fasten the legs to the bed, you have to hold each leg and bed at the same time in a certain position and fasten the bolt, demonstrating miracles of dexterity and balance. The whole structure has to be held so that it does not crumble. When assembling the machine (the total assembly time of MasterSki took us about 6 minutes), most of the time was spent on the legs. If you assemble the machine in the cold, then try not to lose the bolts and nuts!


Master-Ski legs	Ru-Ski legs

riveting

In 2015, both manufacturers used rivets.

At the Ru-Ski ski machine, all rivets had a counterpart that prevented the rivet from falling out or loosening, which was a better and more reliable connection - the rivet was fixed at two points. The Master Ski machine used a pull-out aluminum riveting - fixation at one point.

At the moment (2018), MastreSki machines still use conventional pull riveting, while RuSki has undergone some changes in hinges - now it uses a bolt and nut connection. In our opinion, this method is more maintainable. Any riveting can eventually become unusable and a bolt with a nut takes its place. RuSki decided to immediately establish such a connection. By the way, in MasterSki, when the riveting is destroyed, you will need to somehow ream the leg.

Fastening retainer

Both clamps look quite brutal - they perform their function. It is not clear why Master Ski paints the holder - after the first connection of the ski binding, the paint will begin to chip off.

Equipment

Both manufacturers are equipped with a shelf for accessories and a holder for a trash model.

The shelf sits tightly on the profile. The shelf size of both manufacturers is small, but Master-Ski has a larger area than Ru-Ski.

The trash holder for Master-Ski is mounted on the bed, and for Ru-Ski on the rail. Our personal opinion is that a garbage bag will not save you from sweeping, since some of the paraffin still falls to the floor when removed with a scraper. And when applying paraffin with an iron, its drops can also fall on the floor. In addition, you will need to have a clothespin with you to attach the package. Therefore, in our opinion, it would be better if the manufacturers further reduced the price, but did not use this holder.

When preparing long skis (200 cm or more), the bag holder on the Master-Ski machine is partially closed by the bed - there is a chance that debris will not get into it.

Disassembled Master-Ski machine

Ru-Ski machine disassembled.

Conclusions and reviews

	Master Ski	Ru Ski
bed	120 cm (ski max. 197 cm)	150 cm (ski max. 210 cm)
legs	4 separate, without connection	2 pairs, connected by a profiled rod
Swivel joints	riveting	bolt, washer, nut
Guides	wooden sock	metal sock with foam
Guide retainers	bolt, wing nut	nut riveted to the frame, lamb bolt
A shelf	31x14cm	25x16cm
Internet price	5200-5500 r.	5300-5500 r.

The manufacturer Master Ski, in our opinion, uses more than simple assembly, trying to reduce the cost of construction. But for some reason this does not affect the price in any way - the cost of the machines is almost the same.

In favor of the quality of Ru-Ski equipment is the fact that the famous Russian skier Nikita Kryukov appreciated the class of Ru-Ski machines and simulators, as he reported in his article.

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Whether the ski machine was created with your own hands, or in industrial conditions, it doesn’t matter. Anyone who loves skiing knows how important the quality of equipment is. To achieve reliability and stability, a ski preparation machine is used.

Skiing requires the skills of an athlete, and equipment that is reliable, High Quality. Provide speed helps ski equipment in good condition with factory settings.

According to servicemen, people who prepare equipment for competitions, the design of equipment plays a major role. After all, prepared equipment glides better. Even lubrication is not as effective as machining.

There are many types of skiing. Therefore, the inventory is selected differently. Racing models have a different structure and level of aggressiveness of the material from which they are made. Professional athletes know how to choose equipment depending on climatic conditions in which they are going to "drive". But, sometimes the factory structure is not satisfied, or the wear has already reached the limit. Then the ski preparation machine comes into play.

Fix damage sports equipment difficult. The device will help return the sliding surface and its former properties. Not everyone has access to factory equipment. In this case, we advise you to make a ski machine with your own hands.

Design features for different types of skis

The ski straightening machine is a two-profile structure made of metal or natural wood, which is placed along the edges of the aluminum base. On some modifications, supports, elements in the form of legs are attached to the base. The base is a fragment on which the success of future use depends.

For processing, the equipment is laid on the structure so that the sliding plane is directed upwards, and the ends touch the profiles. A metal loop is inserted into the fastener for boots, which is stretched until the equipment straps take on the desired configuration.

This position is fixed, facilitating the further workflow.

To reduce the weight of the device, the base is made of aluminum tube. Since the equipment is required at any time, you can carry it with you.

Main details

Winter sports enthusiasts need to update their equipment regularly. For this, a toolkit has been developed that maintains equipment in good condition. Buying a factory model sometimes becomes pointless. Therefore, fans of ski entertainment will need a homemade device.

Today, there are many elements on sale to make models that please with their simplicity and ease of repairing equipment. Variants of drawings of such structures can be found on the Internet, and create the model that you like. Complex circuits are not required, since even on the simplest model prepare equipment for training or competitions.

The applied structure on homemade equipment serves for a long time. Yes, and the design is always at hand. This allows you to achieve slip equipment at a convenient time, anywhere. Fans are happy to put their equipment in order before the start of the skiing season.

Why is inventory processed? To achieve a good glide, without "blockages" on the sides, this happens when worn. You need to take into account that the equipment is processed differently, and special machines are designed for it. And if snowboards and equipment with metal edges are treated with strong pressure on the sliding plane, then running equipment requires careful handling. The preparation of running models is carried out with care, accuracy.

The condition of the sliding surface must be carefully monitored:

prevent drying out;
flush out used grease regularly;
treat with ointment;
for storage or transportation of inventory, fill plastic with shipping paraffin.

Strict observance of the equipment care rules will allow for a long time not to use hard machining using emery wheels, which is necessary in case of severe equipment deformation.

A hand-crafted ski treatment machine is enough to provide easy glide, to enable skiers to achieve high performance.

wooden supports

We are talking about the creation of collapsible equipment, consisting of two parts. Both parts are identical. The base is a square metal tube. A support made of natural wood is installed on top of it.

The quality of processing depends on the nuances of manufacturing the structure. Mandatory moment - correct location and holding the slats on the frame. An important nuance is considered to be the production of the base.

Base

When creating this element, attention should be paid to the following recommendations:

The wooden support is attached to the base with self-tapping screws.
The head of the self-tapping screw is carefully recessed.
The supports must be deflected so that the equipment fits correctly on the frame.

A base of metal square pipes that are connected by a wooden plank inserted into both pipes is a good option.

Ski brackets

When creating a homemade structure, you need to know that the bracket is the element to which the slats are attached at the time of preparation for further exploitation. Therefore, processing depends on the correctness of its choice.

The bracket is adjustable in height according to requirements. For durability, the part is made from a piece of round steel. To fix the bracket, it is better to weld it. This is reliable, because in order to prepare modern equipment before training, you need a device. Otherwise, if the design is shaky, it is impossible to complete full preparation.

Important nuances in the manufacture

It is necessary to use light and reliable materials for the manufacture of the machine. Carry out work in accordance with safety regulations. A home-made design must meet the dimensions and requirements, otherwise it will not be possible to process the equipment correctly in the future.

Starting to manufacture the device, you need to make sure that the necessary parts are prepared. Boards for construction should be chosen dry, so that over time they will not be “led” when dried. Accuracy in creation will allow you to properly process inventory.

Create homemade design it won't work without a blueprint.

Benefits of the machine

A number of advantages that the device has are:

mobility, compactness;
structural strength and resistance to power loads;
ease of use;
ease of manufacture.

People who own factory models consider homemade devices to be imperfect, from a technical point of view. But it cannot be denied that designs made independently have many advantages. A light weight, quick installation, adjustable along the entire length of the slats, stability due to square profile at the base. With the advent of new materials, it became possible to create fantastic things.

Performance homemade device for processing winter inventory is a useful, exciting activity. This design gives high performance slip. And success in the manufacture of one machine will become a useful skill in life.