Turfing a Scissor Stand

[michael950]

I wanted my first experience with turf to be on something that would not matter if I roayally f'd up, so I turfed my scissor stands. Here is the write up:

Turfing Scissor Stands:

1) Materials Needed
Hydro-turf
Utility knife with a new blade
Coarse sandpaper (I used 60 grit)
Mineral spirits and a rag
Rubber Mallet
Adhesive: Hydro-turf Glue or Dap Weldwood contact cement
2" Disposable paint brush
Paint stirrer
Watch, timer, or beer

2) Cut Hydro-turf Strips
Begin by cutting your Hydro-turf into strips long enough to cover the tubes of your scissor stands. I used an extra shelving bracket as a template. The width was perfect (2 1/4") and it had an edge (lip) to push against to ensure a consistent width.

3) Prep stands for adhesive.
I used a coarse sandpaper of 60 grit to rough up stand surface. Cutting a piece if sandpaper into four 3" x 3" squares I used one square per bar. With the sandpaper, in a circular motion, I roughed up the surface in perpetration for the adhesive. I removed my stickers to reduce the chances of the turf peeling off.

 

[michael950]

4) Clean work area
Next I used the mineral spirits to clean up the dirt and shavings from the sandpaper during surface prep.

5) Apply adhesive
With your paint stirrer, mine being a chop stick from Pai Wei, stir your adhesive after opening. Work on one side of the stand at a time, this will allow you to continue working while you wait for the adhesive to get tacky. Take your paint brush and begin applying the adhesive to one strip of turf; use light coats and do not rush. Once you get a light layer of cement on the turf, apply a layer of cement to one tube of the stand. Go back and forth from the turf to stand until you begin getting a thicker "yellowing" layer of cement. Once this happens, move to the other side and repeat. You must allow the cement to become tacky which will take 15 to 20 minutes (this is where the timer, or beer, comes in - since consumption time varies it is your responsibility to calculate accordingly). After you complete the second side, begin your timer again (another 15 to 20 minutes). Take your time applying the cement, you have to wait for the cement becomes tacky anyway so what is the rush?

6) Cover with turf
After your fist side has set for 15 to 20 min. you may now apply the turf to that side. Two important items: 1) make sure your stand is properly adjusted and 2) apply the turf with the stand open. If you do this closed you may leave bare spots since different areas of the stands are at the top when open and closed. Finally, be careful with placement as incorrect placement can make things more difficult. Once you get proper placement, use your rubber mallet to apply pressure to the turf to make for better contact and remove any air bubbles. Repeat other side once time permits.

7) Clean up
Now you have some sano stands. Now, clean up your mess and put away your tools. I would wait 24 hours for use, especially in the water.

 

[RoyalFlush@PCB]

Nice Job!!!

I turfed my hitch hauler the same way. :sneaky:

 

[Big Kahuna]

Now try to ride your ski up on them............. SQUEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


You must have been bored!!!!!!!!!!

Looks good, just razzing you some.

 

[michael950]

Thanks Chick. Used it this weekend and already tore it some, just need to reglue that area before the next use... no biggie.


PDF Printable Version attached.

 

[michael950]

Yes, it does squeek.

It's cool, like I said it was to prepare me for the ski. Better to fudge the stands than the tray.

 

[The Penguin]

you have a brilliant future























as a writer of software manuals or engineering texts! :biggrin:


seriously - why turf and not carpet? carpet would keep the ski from scratching and make it easier to slide the ski off the stand. I would think turfed is gonna be hard to slide it off

 

[michael950]

...I would think turfed is gonna be hard to slide it off

A) it was practice

B) I want it more difficult to slide off, was at Somerville last Sat. and the stands were on an incline. If it was carpet it would have slid off the stand and I would have had to basically drag the ski out of the water to put on the stand.

 

[The Penguin]

cool - mine is carpeted, and I got a new one on the way for the Ho-laris and was going to carpet it too...but that pig is so heavy I don't think I need the stickyness of the turf to make it stay on the stand

 

[michael950]

cool - mine is carpeted, and I got a new one on the way for the Ho-laris and was going to carpet it too...but that pig is so heavy I don't think I need the stickyness of the turf to make it stay on the stand

That and Crystal Beach is no North Shore (grade is what, .0245%?). Do not blame you for carpeting.

 

[demolition_x]

most the time are these stands used in the water? cause most the time thats all i ever see them being used for?

unless they are used as a portable stand when at races / rides and what not.

 

[The Penguin]

I use mine in the water.

AC Racing website says they are for use "in water only"

and yes - the CB shore is flat - but at least it's surf :wink:

 

[Moondance]

I use mine in the water.

AC Racing website says they are for use "in water only"

and yes - the CB shore is flat - but at least it's surf :wink:

flat surf:dunno:

 

[S&Ssuperjets]

Nice job :biggthumpup:

 

[michael950]

... but at least it's surf :wink:

True dat, True dat.

Somerville had perfect chop in the AM (10:30ish), consistent and reliable...

unfortunately it died down around noon. Helped me tremendously, and I got some of my best riding in yet. Wish I had more ride time this summer.

 

[michael950]

Nice job :biggthumpup:

Thanks, I hope I can do that clean of a job when I redo the tray.

 

[Prem1x]

seriously - why turf and not carpet? carpet would keep the ski from scratching and make it easier to slide the ski off the stand. I would think turfed is gonna be hard to slide it off

I had Cat glue carpet to ours. It made them too slippery and unusable on inclined shore lines, like rivers or lakes. Going to turf eventually.

 

[parrdaddy]

Turf is the way to go for stand ups :biggthumpup: Keeps your ski from sliding off on inclines, and when waves come through. I've had mine turfed for years and wouldn't do it any other way :27:

 

[The Penguin]

well - mine had carpet on it when I bought it...so maybe I should rethink that