Baller dchristman Posted December 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 10, 2015 Can anyone recommend a good source for G10 material to make binding plates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted December 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 10, 2015 Looks like ebay has all you could want http://www.ebay.com/bhp/g10-sheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted December 10, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 10, 2015 @oldjeep I did see all that multi-colored stuff on eBay as well as some black G10-FR on some rocketry sites. I'm wondering if it's all the same stuff or somehow different from what Reflex uses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted December 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 10, 2015 @teammalibu is your source for all knowledge skiing related G-10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted December 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 10, 2015 I got mine from the rocketry sites. It seems to work. I make my plates with the minimum amount of material and they do break in the Gatorade binding application. Never had a problem using it more conventionally. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted December 10, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 10, 2015 Thanks @MattP . @eleeski Any tips for working with it? Do you use 1/8"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 9400 Posted December 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 10, 2015 I used .093 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fu_man Posted December 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 10, 2015 @eleeski I am not familiar with this stuff however I am intrigued. My daughter is very small 4'2" and 56lbs but is making much better progress on a larger ski than the small 59" Jr Siege that we got her. My issue is that she really likes the Jr bindings on the Siege but I don't think they will fit the Senate I want to put her on. These X-9 bindings are molded into their plates so my thought was to mount those onto another wider plate to then mount onto the ski. I assume this stuff is light, easy to cut and drill. I am also wondering how thick it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted December 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 10, 2015 I used both the .093 and the .125. I'm now using the. 125 for the Gatorade trick bindings so I have that around to use for normal plates. The thinner plate is lighter but more difficult to countersink properly. If I had a bunch of normal plates to make, I'd buy the thinner but work carefully. Instead, I'm using the thick plates and drilling lightening holes - lots of work. Properly fitting bindings are very important.@fu_man Do what you need to get interchangeable boots that she likes. It sounds like you are on a good track. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tap Posted December 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 11, 2015 A go to source for all things G10: McMaster-Carr It is sorted under Garolite in their Raw Materials section. Or just use the link: McMaster They are a distributor and do an excellent job if you are looking for less than full sheet sizing. FYI, G10/FR4 for the purpose of binding plates is equivalent to standard G10, the FR4 is a designation for flame retardant. Also, G10/FR4 is often less expensive than standard G10 (supply and demand). There are lots of other good sources our there as well. Look for certifications to MIL-I-24768 to ensure good quality material with minimum strength requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted December 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 11, 2015 I'm using a 2mm g10 sheet for my RTP and another 2mm on top of it shaped around the pad and the rubber. I piece them together with 3 screws, one in the center, one in front and one in the back with sets of 3 holes for rotation. It's still a very flexible setup which allows me to rotate my RTP to a preferred position and be able to move it forward or backwards in small increments. This is my third season on it an it doesn't break. I do not trust the 2mm for the front binding so I use a 3mm plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted December 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2015 @dchristman check out eplastics Everything you could want. Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted December 16, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 16, 2015 I ended up buying a couple sheets .125x12x24 from McMaster-Carr. ePlastics had lower pricing, but shipping for the 2 sheets would have been $30. More than half the cost of the product. Although the sheets were a little more from McMaster, shipping was only $7.... CA to PA vs. NJ to PA I guess. The disconcerting thing about ordering from McMaster is they don't tell you what the cost of shipping is until after they have already shipped and charged the order. They said they had the best negotiated shipping rates, so I took them at their word. I'm not sure how I'm going to cut it yet, but I found this video on cutting G10 with a variety of hand tools. It may be helpful in deciding what to use if anyone else is considering making your own plates with this stuff: Thanks for your input guys. Now I'm almost ready to get going with my winter binding project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted December 16, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 16, 2015 I ended up buying a couple sheets .125x12x24 from McMaster-Carr. ePlastics had lower pricing, but shipping for the 2 sheets would have been $30. More than half the cost of the product. Although the sheets were a little more from McMaster, shipping was only $7.... CA to PA vs. NJ to PA I guess. The disconcerting thing about ordering from McMaster is they don't tell you what the cost of shipping is until after they have already shipped and charged the order. They said they had the best negotiated shipping rates, so I took them at their word. I'm not sure how I'm going to cut it yet, but I found this video on cutting G10 with a variety of hand tools. It may be helpful in deciding what to use if anyone else is considering making your own plates with this stuff: Thanks for your input guys. Now I'm almost ready to get going with my winter binding project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted December 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 16, 2015 Just put the fine tooth blade of you favorite rotating saw in backwards. Plastic cuts like aluminum for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted December 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 16, 2015 Just put the fine tooth blade of you favorite rotating saw in backwards. Plastic cuts like aluminum for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted December 16, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 16, 2015 @oldjeep being a lefty, I can't say that I have a favorite rotating saw :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted December 16, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 16, 2015 @oldjeep being a lefty, I can't say that I have a favorite rotating saw :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted December 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 16, 2015 Porter cable makes saws for the wrong handed;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted December 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 16, 2015 Porter cable makes saws for the wrong handed;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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