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Independent Study, Ski Making

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As an independent school project, I'm learning how to design and build skis.  I've built all the tools that are needed to make a ski (ski press; core profiler; guides for router table to cut out material for skis).  At the beginning of my project, it was tough and stressful at times because of the lack of tools and design software. I've messed up and had to fix mistakes more times than I can remember, but I've learned from every mistake along the way.  I have now learned how to properly make all the tools that are needed to make skis and the steps for putting a ski together. I've also built a prototype to see if the press pressed correctly. It was a success as far as the camber of the ski but not the construction of the ski due to not having the right tools at that time in my project. Unfortunately, it's too expensive for me to buy the material for the skis (wood for the core; sidewalls; edges; fiberglass sheets; epoxy; top sheet material; a graphic; base material; tip and tail material (UHMW); carbon fiber fabric).  Any amount you can contribute toward buying these materials and reaching my end goal would be very much appreciated.  I'm writing a full description of my process which should be ready in a few weeks. If interested, please email me.

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Dylan Desgaches
Organizer
Windham, NY
Claudia Desgaches
Beneficiary

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