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This arrived today.  Pekka Rinne CCM Pro with the Ti cage.  This is the lightest padded mask I have ever felt.

On 7/22/2022 at 11:59 AM, SaveByRichter35 said:

Do you happen to have the template for the Warrior logo on the stick?

Just saw this.  Sorry.  I do not.

Finished my Wolverine Brewing team kit   I really enjoy my Cricut Joy for adding vinyl.

Please let us know how you like them.  I kind of like this idea.

That is a great looking set!

11 hours ago, Chenner29 said:

Talk to me about your steel, I almost thought it was Bladetech

They are Byonic.  Since I can't get Tydan anymore, I'll try anything that isn't Bauer steel.  I will review once I get a chance try them

https://www.bbyonic.com

My new Graf 1080 / Vertexx Edge Franken skates....

On 3/11/2022 at 4:02 PM, SaveByRichter35 said:

This sucks!  .  I guess we both have our research to do.  How about we agree to make sure we each use a different product and we can report to each other what we think compared to Andy's stuff?

Edit - wait I forgot you're already using Clear Gear for some of your gear.  Are you just going to continue using that on all of your gear?

I'll keep using Clear Gear, and I'll start looking for something similar to Andy's.

On 3/9/2022 at 11:13 AM, SaveByRichter35 said:

Yes!  Message him and see what he says.  You're getting 10, I was going to order 5 or 6.  Maybe he'll go for it?  He did tell me that he has been extremely busy with other stuff so it might end up being for naught but we can hope!

I think Andy is out for now.  I am very bummed.  He did say that he might get back into it down the road.

11 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

I've been using GSBB user HandyAndy's homemade spray concoction for quite a long time now.  It is essential oil based, works very well at killing the smell of my gear and doesn't leave behind a residue.  He just informed me that he is currently out of stock and unsure if he will be making more anytime soon.  I am in a bit of a panic here. 

I've done the water and alcohol mixture prior to using Andy's stuff and it doesn't work anywhere near as well.  I was also informed that the alcohol can dry out the materials over time and advised not to use it anymore.  

I want something that smells good but isn't too strong.  I want something that doesn't leave behind a residue, especially in gloves.  What do you all use?

I am also a Handy Andy de-stink user, and was getting ready to send him a note to buy another batch.  This isn't good news.  I started supplementing the De-stink with Clear Gear spray, and it works well.  My helmet and gloves get De-stink and the rest gets Clear Gear.  cleargear.com

I'll also email Andy and see if ordering 10 bottles would help encourage him to mix up another batch

-steve 

Speaking of Thailand made Bauer.  These arrived today.  Laurent Brossoit returns.  Hyperlite boot, 2S shin, Ultrasonic knee block, and 2X strapping.  I can't wait to get them on the ice tomorrow.  

4 hours ago, KootenayKeeper said:

hey thanks for the reply. I just bought a used fleming gray b2 machine so still learning, but i can only raise/lower the blade relative to the grinding wheel.

is convenience the main reason for doing it this way? does it perform the same as if you did it the 'traditional' way?

Convenience only. The traditional way probably performs better.  I have made my life difficult when I forget to re-zero the holder for a different pair of skates   

On 2/21/2022 at 6:26 AM, KootenayKeeper said:

how do you raise the inside edge? do you offset the blade up or down from the centre point?

I've tried it multiple ways by adjusting the holder tilt or centering, but all I do now is run the de-burring stone on the inside edge like I'm de-burring, and then use the stone to flatten and dull the outside edge.  I don't mess with the holder anymore just because it is too easy to screw it up, and I do sharpen other skates besides my own.

I buy every pro-return full right stick that I can find.  Finding stock full right is difficult.

3 hours ago, TheGoalNet said:

How many skates in total? Do the edges peel?

One night,  three skates,  no peeling, so a small sample size to this point.  I did tuck the edges around the wing where possible, and used a heat gun to help remove any bubbling when I installed.  I'll put two more skates on them Wednesday night, and check for wear.

This is a fantastic and easy mod.  I put some of the 3M product on the knee wings of my VE8's and spent three games last night sliding like I was wearing my 2S or 2X's.  No signs of wear or peeling.  As others have said, I was even sliding on late game snowy ice.  I will be doing this on my other non Bauer kits.  I did not have any problems with my knees sticking to each other.

-steve 

The Itech / Bauer Profile 9601, if you can find one, does better with larger heads than the 961.  I believe it is what Price wore early in his career.  They have become a bit of a collectors item in the last few years.

-steve

On 10/26/2021 at 11:57 AM, Desert Tendy said:

Yes please!!

Finally made to the basement....

4 hours ago, Chenner29 said:

Hahahaha!  I haven't taken the pics yet.  I suck.  Sorry.

4 hours ago, Desert Tendy said:

Yes please!!

I will try to get down to the gear cave tonight and take the pics.

I have a set of unused Koho's that I'd sell.  $100 plus ship.  Would you like me to take some pics?

-steve 

I took a chance on EBay and bought a used Blademaster BHC2005 Height Comparator.  It's purpose is ensure that the center of the wheel and the steel are aligned.  It was adjustable enough to work with my Wissota.  I discovered that my holder adjustment was off slightly end to end.

I'll need to take a pic, but I have a Red Line Pro 2 with a Campagnolo BMX kit down in the basement

Nice job!  Let us know how it goes when you get them on the ice.  How did you attach the cord to the skate at the back end?  I might have to try making a set of these.

-steve 

It took me a little while to get used to my Fusion, but I love it now.  I have always liked the break, it just took a little while to get used to all of the adjustments.

-steve