Ski Snowboard P-tex Base Repair Tools

BASE REPAIR PISTOLs
Skimender RP360 Base Repair Pistol	Item #BLI-RP360 $199.95	Click Image To Enlarge
This shop-quality Skimender repair pistol is ideal for mechanics who do a lot of base repair work or need to repair large volume gouges. Its advantages are speed, convenience and superior repair strength.Simply insert your choice of black or clear 11mm techo stix, pull the trigger, and extrude a bead of molten p-tex to fill base gouges. Unlike most repair pistols, the large aluminum extruding head is heated with its own element seperate from that of the body, this eliminates temperature fluctuation in the repair material and helps to pre-heat the base to ensure a strong bond. The pistol comes to a working temperature of 530F in approximately 5 min. The reach-adjustable trigger is very light so it takes very little pressure to extrude an adequate amount of material. It is recommended that the user works away from themselves, using the arrow on the front of the tip to guide the tool along the repair. The front of the head (where the arrow is) should remain approximately 1-2mm above the base, the rear should float lightly on the extruded material. This helps to spread the base material to the adjacent base. Most gouges are filled in just one pass. It is important to keep the head moving at all times, a stationary head can damage the base. Allow the repair to cool, then use a Surform (ACE-2115) followed by a steel scraper (SAN-474) to reduce and smooth the repair .Includes a magnetic bench stand that holds the pistol upright while not in use, it can be mounted to a wooden bench using screws. Use with Item #SHP-187033 Black techo stix or Item #SHP-187034 Clear techo stix.	Quantity:

RP100 Base Repair Pistol
skimender RP100 Repair pistol	Item #BLI-RP100: $49.95	Click Image To Enlarge
This compact Skimender repair pistol is ready made for the home mechanic. It is extremely simple to operate, capable of producing quality base repairs with good durability and it’s pretty darn affordable to boot! The RP100 uses the 11mm techo sticks which are more durable than drip repair candles, and produce longer lasting repairs (the material resists snow abrasion, so repairs don’t cup-out over time). It is crucial to allow the RP100 to heat-up to operating temperature, about 20 minutes. If you try to use it too soon the material will not flow smoothly and you’ll have a gummy mess! Make sure you put a repair stick in the pistol while it heats! When the pistol is hot simply hold the tip over the gouge and press the trigger, the ptex will begin to flow, press the molten ptex lightly into the gouge with the tip (always keep ptex between the tip and the base to avoid damaging the base) and proceed along the gouge until it is filled. Don’t move too quickly, you want the tip too heat the base a bit too so a good bond can form, nice and easy. Allow the repair to cool, then use a Surform (ACE-2115) followed by a steel scraper (SAN-474) to reduce and smooth the repair. The temperature the RP100 operates at is less than the RP360 and the Repair Iron (MMN-WB1), the lower the temperature the less durable the bond between base material and repair material. That said, the RP100 is worlds better than drip candles and almost at the level of our base repair Iron. The RP100 will get hot enough to melt co-polymer or ptex repair string but not the repair ribbon. The RP100 includes a great stand for your bench, (2) four-inch clear repair sticks and a nice long seven-foot cord! 120 volts. This repair pistol is designed operate on any voltage between 100-240v. Folks in countries other than the U.S. and Canada will need a plug adaptor (available at travel or electronics stores), or, if you're electronically savy, you can replace the plug entirely.	Quantity:


Black Techo Stix-11mm for Base Repair Pistol	Item #SHP-187033:$.69 each	Click Image To Enlarge
Simply insert stix into a base repair pistol that heats to 500 degrees F to melt the techo stix. Because they are made of 100% pure hi-density polyethylene the repairs are much more durable and cosmetically free of unsightly carbon build-up than soft repair candles. After making base repairs, give the p-tex a few minutes to cool, then remove excess repair material with a versaplane of sureform tool, followed by a steel scraper or base flattener tool for smoothest results. Much more durable and abrasion-resistant than drip repair candles.	Quantity:


Clear Techo Stix-11mm for Base Repair Pistol	Item #SHP-187034 :$.69 each	Click Image To Enlarge
Simply insert stix into a base repair pistol that heats to 500 degrees F to melt the techo stix. Because they are made of 100% pure hi-density polyethylene the repairs are much more durable and cosmetically free of unsightly carbon build-up than soft repair candles. After making base repairs, give the p-tex a few minutes to cool, then remove excess repair material with a versaplane of sureform tool, followed by a steel scraper or base flattener tool for smoothest results. Much more durable and abrasion-resistant than drip repair candles.	Quantity:


Base Repair Iron	Item #MMN-WB1:$39.95	Click Image To Enlarge
Our base repair iron is a good choice for home tuners who have previously used drip candles to fill base gouges. It works with p-tex repair ribbon, string or copolymer (see these items below) so you can melt-in repairs that are more durable and cosmetically cleaner than drip candle repairs. The tool features a wooden handle and a ceramic heating element that heats-up quickly. Unlike soldering irons or woodburning tools that heat to 1000F, it hovers around a safer 550F (288C) operating temperature. The tip can become slightly hotter if left unattended, up to 600F (315C) best to unplug if you think it will sit for 5 minutes or more. It comes with a narrow 3/16" flat nickel-plated copper tip, which melts and smoothes repair material to make pinpoint repairs without unnecessarily oxidizing surrounding base material. An optional 1/2 inch-wide curved tip for this iron is also available...it works better for melting repair ribbon into especially wide gouges or core shots (simply slide it on after slipping off the standard narrow tip). The iron is available in either 115 volts (20 watts) for use in the U.S., Canada, etc. or 230 volts for Europe and beyond. Click here to check out the video on how to use this tool to fill a gouge.	Quantity:


European Base Repair Iron- 230 Volt	Item #MMN-EU: $39.95	Click Image To Enlarge
For Countries with 230 volt outlets- A Plug adaptor may be neccessary for your particular regions plug configurations. See your local hardware store for this. Click here to check out the video on how to use this tool to fill a gouge.	Quantity:


Optional wide tip for base repair iron	Item #MMN-TIP : $9.95	Click Image To Enlarge
Great for working with wider gouges and scrapes.	Quantity:

P-TEX REPAIR MATERIALS
Clear P-Tex Repair String	Item #MTO-241: $6.95 roll	Click Image To Enlarge
This repair string works better than traditional drip repair candles when filing base gouges for several reasons. First, it's made of harder and more durable polyethylene, so your repair jobs wear longer and don't "dish out" prematurely. Secondly, since it is melted into gouges using a base repair iron or pistol tip (see items above) insted of burning with an open flame, no smudgy black carbon particles are created which invariably fall in the gouge and create cosmetically ugly and mushier repairs. This string is 1/8" in diameter and comes in 10' long rolls...enough material to keep most bases patched through a full season. This material bonds well in both deep and shallow gouges, plus can be applied atop copolymer repair material when making repairs to core shots or along steel edge	Quantity:


Black P-Tex Repair String	Item #MTO-242: $6.95 roll	Click Image To Enlarge
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Black Metal grip Repair String	Item #SPK-560336: $6.95 roll	Click Image To Enlarge
P-tex does not bond well to steel, aluminum, wood, or fiberglass...so if you get a deep gouges that expose core material, or are along steel edges, it won't stay in place. This Metalgrip string is a mix of polyethylene and heat-sensitive adhesive which is ironed (using a base repair iron or pistol above) into core-shot gouges or along steel edges. Use the string to fill half of the repair area, then apply standard p-tex base repair material over the top for a finished repair.It is 3mm in diameter, and comes in a 10' roll. Metalgrip is more rubbery in texture than p-tex, and requires a very sharp tool (we recommend a versaplane or pansar file) to cleanly cut off excess repair material. Available in clear or black.	Quantity:


Clear Metal Grip Repair String	Item #SPK-560335: $6.95 roll	Click Image To Enlarge
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Clear P-Tex repair Ribbon	Item #SVN-CRIB : $1.00 ea	Click Image To Enlarge
This ribbon is the toughest and most durable p-tex repair material we,ve been able to find on the planet...in fact, it,s nearly equal to the hardness of your original sintered base material. To apply, melt and press it directly into base gouges using ourbase repair iron or the tip of our repair pistol. It has a slightly gummier texture when molten than other repair materials, so be more patient applying it...but, once in place, will last nearly forever. It bonds better in deep gouges versus shallow ones...but that's where you need it most anyway. After filling gouges, remove most of the excess repair material with our Versaplane tool before finishing up with a well-burnished steel scraper or base flattener tool. We offer this thin (1/32") ribbon in 7/8" wide x 1' lengths in either black or clear.	Quantity:


Black P-Tex Repair Ribbon	Item #SVN-RIBL: $1.00 ea	Click Image To Enlarge
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Clear Drip Repair Candles	Item #SHP-187071: $.49 each	Click Image To Enlarge
For temporary repairof base gouges at home or on the road, simply light one end of these stickes with a match, then drip..rather than iron...the molten p-tex into gouges. They burn extra-hot (in excess of 970 degrees F) which helps consume some of the undesirable black carbon created while the candle burns. Please use them carefully because dripping p-tex is hot enough to severely burn skin. Hold a steel scraper under candle when not actually dripping molten p-tex into gouges.	Quantity:


Black Drip Repair Candles	Item # SHP-187070: $.49 each	Click Image To Enlarge
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Clear P-Tex Patch Material	Item #MTO-021: $8.95 per foot	Click Image To Enlarge
These sheets of sintered p-tex are glued (not melted) into bases to repair very large gouges or damaged areas. This is done in conjunction with a base template and repair knife. First, cut and peel out the damaged base material, then cut a new patch from these p-tex sheets (rough side down), and glue into place on the ski or snowboard base with epoxy. Clamp the patch firmly (not overly tight or the epoxy will be squeezed out) using small c-clamps and flat wood or metal plates to distribute pressure evenly over the patch. Allow adequate time for the epoxy to dry. After removing clamps and plates, re-prep and hot wax the patched base area as usual. These sintered sheets measure 4" wide, are sold in any length in 1' increments and are available in clear or black (electra).	Quantity:


Black P-Tex Patch Material	Item #MTO-002: $8.95 per foot	Click Image To Enlarge
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Toko base repair powder Looking for quick, effective and durable base gouge repair, Toko repair powder may just fit the bill. To use simply shake powder out of the container into your gouge, until it is slightly overfilled. Lay the included transparent sheet over the top, set wax iron to the appropriate temperature and set it on top of the sheet/repair. Remove the sheet, allow the repair to cool then scrape and re- wax. This is powdered ptex so it will absorb wax. Available in clear or black. 40 gm.
Base repair powder- Clear 40gm	Item #TOK-9002 $19.95 New!	Click Image To Enlarge
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Base repair powder- Black 40gm	Item #TOK-0121 $19.95 New!	Click Image To Enlarge
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P-tex Roller	Item #SVT-PTR: $89.95	Click Image To Enlarge
To achieve the most durable base repairs when using a repair pistol or iron, use this special roller. Bear down on the handle and rock the curved aluminum base over the freshly patched area immediately after melting repair material into place. This forces out any air bubbles in the repair and helps it bond down to the very bottom of the gouge. It also serves as a "heatsink" to draw heat away from steel when making p-tex repairs alongside metal edges. The roller is machined from hi-grade 7075 aluminum and features teflon-impregnated anodizing to keep it from pulling up any base material.	Quantity:

BASE REPAIR TEMPLATES
Exterior Base Repair Template	Item #SPK-BRT: $29.95	Click Image To Enlarge
This is a valuable tool if you want to precisely patch a ski or snowboard base. It's used as a guide to cut out the damaged base material around a large gouge or core shot, as well as to create a replacement p-tex patch. They're made of thick heat-treated steel. The 'exterior template' features two different radius cut-outs, plus a long parallel cut-out with radius ends for patching gouges along edges. The 'interior template' features two tapered cut-outs for patching gouges closer in to the center of the ski or board.	Quantity:


Interior Base Repair Template	Item #SVT-BT2:$39.95	Click Image To Enlarge
The 'interior template' features two tapered cut-outs for patching gouges closer in to the center of the ski or board.	Quantity:


Heat Repair Plate	Item #SPK-530115: $199.95	Click Image To Enlarge
This rigid metal heat plate is commonly used in ski and board shops to reduce epoxy curing time when repairing sidewall delaminations or installing p-tex base patches. Use it in place of a regular steel plate when c-clamping together delaminations or pressing in patches. It provides sufficient heat to accelerate epoxy curing time while gently heating surrounding material to help make especially strong and durable repairs. 110 volts.	Quantity:


Surform Versaplane	Item #ACE-2115: $8.95	Click Image To Enlarge
The Versaplane utilizes a curved 3" surform blade to trim away excess p-tex repair material after filling gouges on ski or snowboard bases. The curved blade keeps the leading edge of the tool up off the base for smooth efficient cutting, and you can vary the cutting rate from fine to coarse by changing the blade angle and stroke speed. Use this tool to remove the bulk of p-tex repair material, then finish the job with a steel scraper or base flattener tool for the smoothest possible results. Replacement surform blades below.	Quantity:


Replacement Surform Blade	Item #ACE-515: $6.95	Click Image To Enlarge
Replacement blades for the Ace-2115	Quantity:


Sandvik scraper	Item #SAN-474 : $6.95	Click Image To Enlarge
Made of high quality Swedish steel, these Bahco (Sandvik) scrapers will hold a sharp cutting burr to scrape off excess base repair material or p-tex hairs if your bases are fuzzy. Still other folks use them as pressure plates when clamping delaminated skis. Whatever the use (do you refinish furniture in the off-season?), try one. Measures 2 1/2" x 5 7/8" (62mm x 105mm) Scraper Sharpening Tips	Quantity:


Scraper Burnisher	Item #TMT-SB: $24.95	Click Image To Enlarge
A steel scraper cuts effectively only if you impart a sharp and uniform cutting lip (or burnish) along the edge. This burnisher tool does that job better and more safely than any other we've used. It features a protective wooden grip with an angled steel burnishing rod that helps guarantee your scraper gets the sharpest and most uniform cutting edge possible.It includes an informative 7-minute DVD that will have you "drawing a burr" and "turning the hook" like a pro, so you'll get the most out of this great tool.	Quantity:

Surgery tools
Base & Edge Magnifier	Item #KOB-527 : $9.95	Click Image To Enlarge
Inspecting and evaluating the condition of base material and edges...whether it's the base structure definition, the finish of steel edge surfaces, the presence of unwanted p-tex hairs or oxidation...is a skill that yields valuable information not easily available by other means. To that end, we offer this 5 power magnifier which folds compactly into a metal case when not in use. It's ideal for base and edge inspections, and doubles as a good hand lens for examining snow crystals too.	Quantity:


Needle Pick	Item #KOB-80: $5.95	Click Image To Enlarge
These steel needle picks are handy critters. Use 'em for picking old glue or plastic plugs out of binding screw holes, extracting grit and grime from base gouges and nicks, cleaning out between delaminated layers before gluing skis back together, etc. It features both a straight and right-angle pick and measures 8" long.	Quantity:


Delamination Clamps	Item #ACE-CC2 :$5.95 each	Click Image To Enlarge
These small C-clamps are just the right size for clamping up a delaminated ski or snowboard after you've applied epoxy with your oyster knife. They open to 1-1/2" and have a deep throat to reach halfway across the waist of an alpine ski. Place a steel scraper and some release paper or plastic bags on both outer surfaces before tightening these down so you don't mar the ski/snowboard base or top finish. Buy several to apply even pressure over the repair area.	Quantity:


Oyster Knife	Item #KWI-141022 : $14.95	Click Image To Enlarge
The flat thin blades of these puppies are ideal for prying open delaminations just wide enough so you can get inside to clean out gunk, dry out water, slip in epoxy and spread it around. Naturally, they're pretty good for prying open oysters, too.	Quantity:

epoxy etc.
Hysol Epoxy- clear	Item #SPK-EC: $21.95	Click Image To Enlarge
This is the best delam epoxy in the repairs business. The slow (6 hour) curing time provides a more flexible bond without sacrificing strength, and it dries crystal clear or can be colored with pigments to match ski or snowboard cosmetics. Especially recommended for delaminations, gluing in base patches , or any other applications where flexibility is paramount. If necessary, you can accelerate the curing time by applying judicious heat with a heat lamp or gun, but never exceed 200 degrees F. 50 minute work time. Two tubes make 3.34 oz total.	Quantity:


Clear Epoxy Tubes	Item #ACE-31345 : $5.95	Click Image To Enlarge
This 2-hour (curing time) epoxy is a good compromise between the speed of the quick-set epoxy and the elastic strength of the slow-set epoxy. It produces good strong bonds for topsheet, sidewall and delamination repairs...especially in the "waist" area of skis and snowboards where flexibility is not as critical. This is a clear, two-part mix...25ml total. It can be colored using our pigments (listed further below).	Quantity:


Quick-Set Epoxy	Item #SPK-FE : $2.95	Click Image To Enlarge
These little "double-bubble" epoxy packets are handy for those fast and simple repair jobs (like up on the hill or trail) when just a little goo is all you need. The working time of this stuff is 3-5 minutes, with up to a 60-minute total curing time. It is recommended for use where flexibility is not critical...if you need a more elastic bond (like delaminations at ski or snowboard tips/tails), check out the urethane glue offered below.	Quantity:


Urethane Glue	Item #SPK-D50U: $2.95	Click Image To Enlarge
These small 2-part bubble packs of urethane glue are ideal for repairs where the greatest flexibility and impact absorption is required (like delaminated tips and tails). It can also be used for polyurethane ski and snowboard boot shell modifications. The working time is 4-8 minutes, with a curing time of up to 60 minutes.	Quantity:

epoxy pigments Mix these color pigments with epoxy or urethane to match the color of topskins, sidewalls, etc. on your skis or snowboard. You can also intermix pigments to create different colors. 2oz bottles. Tip! Preheat uncapped for a few seconds in a microwave to homogenize.
Blue Pigment	Item #SVT-EPBL : $9.95	Click Image To Enlarge
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Red Pigment	Item #SVT-EPR: $9.95	Click Image To Enlarge
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Yellow Pigment	Item #SVT-EPY : $9.95	Click Image To Enlarge
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White Epoxy Pigment	Item #SVT-EPW : $9.95	Click Image To Enlarge
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Black Epoxy Pigment	Item #SVT-EPB : $9.95	Click Image To Enlarge
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Sticks and measure cups	Item #SPK-EMC : $1.95	Click Image To Enlarge
How many times have you gunked up a good screwdriver using it as an epoxy stir stick? Or goofed up measuring out puddles of epoxy so that it never hardened or set up right? We offer these wood paddle sticks with 5cc increment measuring cups in packs of 10.	Quantity:


Epoxy Glue Syringe	Item #SPK-S310 : $1.95 each	Click Image To Enlarge
This 10cc plastic syringe is a handy tool for injecting epoxy or glue deep into delaminations or binding holes. If mounting honeycomb or hollow core skis or board, it's imperative to completely fill the binding screw holes with epoxy before inserting the binding screws. This disposable syringe does the job well.	Quantity:

Steel edges check out our video on how to replace steel edges and repair a large gouge here
Solid Edge Sections	Item #SPK-500500 : $9.95	Click Image To Enlarge
For all you mad ski and snowboard surgeons out there who need to replace broken or bent steel edges, we offer these 12-inch (305mm) sections of solid steel edges. Sold each. Use in conjunction with our Edge Screws (SPK-ES10).	Quantity:


Edge screws	Item #SPK-ES10 : $2.95 bag	Click Image To Enlarge
These tiny philips head screws are used to attach replacement steel edge sections to damaged skis or snowboards (in addition to epoxying them in place). They're sold in bags of 10.	Quantity:


Edge screw driver	item# SPK-201032: $9.95	Click Image To Enlarge
This cute lil' puppy is just the right size to wrangle those teeny tottering edge screws into place	Quantity:

protective equipment
Pro-Tec Respirator with Filters	Item #PTR-M765 : $39.95	Click Image To Enlarge
Protect your lungs from hydrocarbon and fluorocarbon wax smoke, wax remover fumes, repair material smoke, etc. This respirator uses two filters to screen out organic vapors, acid gas, dust, radionuclides, smoke and mist. It features a non-allergenic PVC face seal to fit most faces (unless small or very large). To check fit, put the respirator on, cover the filter intakes and breathe in a little...a vacuum should form for a good mask seal on your face. If it doesn't, please send it back. Also, when not in use, store your respirator and any spare filters in an airtight plastic zip-lock bag...otherwise they keep filtering air continually and need replacement more frequently. Clean the inside of your mask regularly with a clean rag and replace filters when you can begin smelling any smoke with respirator on.	Quantity:


Pro-Tec Respirator Replacement Filters-pair	Item #PTR-F785 : $22.95	Click Image To Enlarge
Pro-Tec Respirator Replacement Filters-pair	Quantity:

shop aprons Establish yourself as a real-world mechanic and save on your laundry bill at the same time. Strap on one of our heavyweight cotton shop aprons and you'll be ready for anything the cat drags in. Apron features three large tool pockets, taped seams, and screened logo. One size fits all.
Black Toolworks Apron	Item #TOG-MA1 : $16.95	Click Image To Enlarge
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Blue Toolworks Apron	Item #TOG-MA2 : $16.95	Click Image To Enlarge
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Swix Shop Apron	Item #SWX 2275: $19.95 Sold out for Season	Click Image To Enlarge
This 100% nylon apron features a bunch of pockets to keep tools close at hand. It is machine-washable. Primarily red with black pockets and sports the famous Black Wolf and Swix logos. One size fits all.	Quantity: