which multi-angle base/side bevel file guide ... for edge maintenance? - Snowboarding Forum

borborygmii · 03-05-2011, 10:15 PM

I already do my own wax jobs, but am now looking to maintain my own edges. However, I do not own any of that equipment yet. My board still has the factory base/side bevels (0 and 0, I think), so I need stuff that not only can sharpen but also change the bevel ankles.

So which multi-angle tool kit would be best for my needs...the one with 3 or 5 diamond stones listed below? I'll add gummy and Arkansas stones to my order, and make my own water:alcohol mix.

Base-Side Bevel File Guide SKS Multi Tool + 3 DMT diamond stones w/ file

versus

Base-Side Bevel File Guide SKS Multi Tool + 5 DMT diamond stones with file

Thanks!

crimsonfox · 03-06-2011, 06:02 PM

The set with 3 should be sufficient.

However, a word of caution; once you start changing your base bevel and side edge angle, you aren't going to be able to change it back to a 0/0. Once the edge is gone, it is pretty much gone for good.

Minger · 03-06-2011, 10:25 PM

well...wouldn't side edge be able to be changed back...by removing a lot of metal though?

borborygmii · 03-12-2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crimsonfox

The set with 3 should be sufficient.

However, a word of caution; once you start changing your base bevel and side edge angle, you aren't going to be able to change it back to a 0/0. Once the edge is gone, it is pretty much gone for good.

Do you know if these types of tuning tools ever go on sale (like end-of-season)? Thanks

Minger · 03-13-2011, 12:26 AM

I'll be honest: I've been keeping an eye on these for like a year or two now, and they don't really go on sale. Tognar is where I go for this stuff, and they tend to keep prices as the stuff is the same every year.

Grasschopper · 03-13-2011, 08:18 AM

Yea the 3 will be fine...I wish I had seen this on their site a couple of months ago...I guess my search wasn't correct. I got a base bevel tool only, I would have rather have had one of these.

03-05-2011, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
borborygmii Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 71	which multi-angle base/side bevel file guide ... for edge maintenance? I already do my own wax jobs, but am now looking to maintain my own edges. However, I do not own any of that equipment yet. My board still has the factory base/side bevels (0 and 0, I think), so I need stuff that not only can sharpen but also change the bevel ankles. So which multi-angle tool kit would be best for my needs...the one with 3 or 5 diamond stones listed below? I'll add gummy and Arkansas stones to my order, and make my own water:alcohol mix. Base-Side Bevel File Guide SKS Multi Tool + 3 DMT diamond stones w/ file versus Base-Side Bevel File Guide SKS Multi Tool + 5 DMT diamond stones with file Thanks!

03-06-2011, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Minger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 761	well...wouldn't side edge be able to be changed back...by removing a lot of metal though? __________________ Board: Directional Bindings: Burton Missions 07 Boots: Burton Freestyle 07

03-13-2011, 12:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Minger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 761	I'll be honest: I've been keeping an eye on these for like a year or two now, and they don't really go on sale. Tognar is where I go for this stuff, and they tend to keep prices as the stuff is the same every year. __________________ Board: Directional Bindings: Burton Missions 07 Boots: Burton Freestyle 07

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03-06-2011, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
crimsonfox Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 44	The set with 3 should be sufficient. However, a word of caution; once you start changing your base bevel and side edge angle, you aren't going to be able to change it back to a 0/0. Once the edge is gone, it is pretty much gone for good.

03-13-2011, 08:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Grasschopper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central PA Posts: 389	Yea the 3 will be fine...I wish I had seen this on their site a couple of months ago...I guess my search wasn't correct. I got a base bevel tool only, I would have rather have had one of these.