Base-Side Bevel File Guide SKS Multi Tool (includes file)

January 12, 2018 - Comment
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(as of 7 April 2020 05:55 GMT+0100 - Details)

Side and base edge bevel multi tool that includes a file. This one tool is all you need to sharpen and bevel your edges.

Dial a precise angle from 0 degree to 5 degrees in 0.5 degree increments.It is recommended that you set the edge bevels with the file and then replace the file with 70-mm diamond stones to maintain the sharpness; if you always use the metal file, you will wear away the edge. The blue DMT or Red/Yellow Moonflex is a good choice, add the whole set if you are a racer.Bonus Benefit for this tool: If you don’t know what base and side angles your ski/board are set to, this tool can help you find them. Before you start mark the metal edge with a sharpie, start the tool at the lowest angle and see if it removes the marking on your edge. Raise the angle step-wise and repeat until it removes the mark. That is your angle! Record the base/side angles for future reference.Detailed edge tuning instructions are located under Tuning Tips in the top menu.There are two ways to determine the cutting direction for the metal file in the tool: (a) you can run the back of your fingernail across the file. Your fingernail will run smoothly one way and the other way (the cutting direction) will produce small shavings from your fingernail on the file; or, (b) look closely at the file with a magnifying glass. You will see that the file teeth point in only one direction. You pull the file in the direction that will cause the most friction against the ski edge (the cutting direction).

Product Features

  • Dial a precise angle from 0 degree to 5 degrees in 0.5 degree increments.
  • It is recommended that you set the edge bevels with the file and then replace the file with 70-mm diamond stones to maintain the sharpness; if you always use the metal file, you will wear away the edge. The blue DMT or Red/Yellow Moonflex is a good choice, add the whole set if you are a racer.
  • Bonus Benefit for this tool: If you don’t know what base and side angles your ski/board are set to, this tool can help you find them. Before you start mark the metal edge with a sharpie, start the tool at the lowest angle and see if it removes the marking on your edge. Raise the angle step-wise and repeat until it removes the mark. That is your angle! Record the base/side angles for future reference.

Comments

Gary says:

Five Stars A+

Bruce says:

Base and side bevel guide This tool is excellent in value. The angles appear to be accurate. It is easy to adjust. The file doesn’t appear to be of the highest quality but I didn’t expect that with the price.

Kurt says:

Does not work The included file and my DMT stones all sit too deep in the tool and do not touch the edges.

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