Message #5632

[patprof]

I  ski 4-5 times a week and got sick of paying $25-30 every two week for a shop wax and tune. Over a period of three years I acquired all the tools I needed: multi-bevel tool, diamond stones, files, iron, vices, fiberene, etc. I purchased most of my stuff from Tognar. Waxing and edge tuning is really easy to learn --and you can find much info online (this site, Tognar, Swix, etc.). I still get a shop stone grind once a year and have them plane my sidewalls, when needed.
  You can expect to pay about $150 to get all set up. It's actually very satisfying to learn how to do your own. AND-you know they were done right!