Infrared Waxer?

[flbufl]

Just found this on mountainflow's website. Thinking to myself probably a good idea to ask around here before impulsive buying...
I really like the fact it use much less wax thus much less scraping is needed.

Infrared (IR) Waxer 1.0

You've probably seen Infrared Waxing machines in your local ski shop. Now, you can have the ease and effectiveness of an IR waxer right at home. EFFECTIVE: IR waxers help the bases to absorb wax. You can actually watch the wax disappear into the bases as you are waxing SUSTAINABLE: These devices...

www.mountainflow.com

 

[tube77]

You can get the same(?) one at the half the price.

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www.alibaba.com

It seems they are just selling the auto paint dryer as the waxer..
I don't know if the emitted light power of 1050W (as shown in the above link) would be high enough to be used as the waxer.
It seems the Montana's infrared waxer uses the 3.2KW light source which is about three times higher power than this one..

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Yeah..
It would be interested to hear if anyone in this forum had tried the hand held infrared auto paint dryer with about 1KW range.

 

[flbufl]

Thanks! I knew I need to ask around here first.

You can get the same(?) one at the half the price.

Handheld Auto Paint Dryer Infrared Heat Baking Light Bumper Repair Equipment Infrared Paint Curing Lamp - Buy Handheld Auto Paint Dryer Infrared Paint Curing Lamp,Infrared Heat Baking Light Bumper Repair Equipment Infrared Paint Curing Lamp,Handheld

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www.alibaba.com

It seems they are just selling the auto paint dryer as the waxer..
I don't know if the emitted light power of 1050W (as shown in the above link) would be high enough to be used as the waxer.
It seems the Montana's infrared waxer uses the 3.2KW light source which is about three times higher power than this one..

chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.montanasweden.se%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F11%2FMaschinenkatalog_2017_2018_ENG_EZS.pdf&clen=10081885&chunk=true

Yeah..
It would be interested to hear if anyone in this forum had tried the hand held infrared auto paint dryer with about 1KW range.

 

[cantunamunch]

We had a thread on infrared waxers - not that specific one - some time ago.

Be aware that waxes with particulate additives (like graphite or moly base prep) may not work well with those.

 

[flbufl]

Thanks, I've read the post. I do often use wax with graphite/molybdenum additives. It seems the method presented in the video I attached is to first use the infrared to heat up the ski base, then rub the wax onto the heated base, and lastly use the infrared to further melt the wax. I am not sure if there will still be a problem with additives or not.

We had a thread on infrared waxers - not that specific one - some time ago.

Be aware that waxes with particulate additives (like graphite or moly base prep) may not work well with those.

 

[Tom K.]

Boy, do I want this to work.

Any thoughts @Primoz?

 

[anders_nor]

Unless its on a track and can do passes on its own.. weeeeeeeeel

 

[Mp29]

Curious about this wax technique. Has anyone had a chance to test these?

 

[KingGrump]

@Near Nyquist to the white courtesy phone.

 

[mdf]

How is this different from a toaster oven with the floor cut off?
Well, I guess it has a handle....

 

[cantunamunch]

How is this different from a toaster oven with the floor cut off?
Well, I guess it has a handle....

I know, right?

I was thinking at least a few posters on here would trigger on the idea and rig up some patio heaters. Oh well.

 

[KingGrump]

How is this different from a toaster oven with the floor cut off?
Well, I guess it has a handle....

With a used toaster oven, you have to be careful of left over crumbs.

I know, right?

I was thinking at least a few posters on here would trigger on the idea and rig up some patio heaters. Oh well.

The patio heaters are way too tall. I'll get sun burn on my bald spot.

A better bet. (posted on the other edger thread.

 

[cantunamunch]

The patio heaters are way too tall. I'll get sun burn on my bald spot.

You were always more NYC than Crocodile Dundee

Now imagine the 'cordless' appeal of a propane one - and an Aussie slouch hat

 

[Dwight]

Ok, now I'm curious. Not that I mind an iron. Seems too bulky though.

or

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[KingGrump]

Ok, now I'm curious. Not that I mind an iron. Seems too bulky though.

or

PATIOBOSS 1500-Watt Silver 3 Elements Electric Wall-Mounted Infrared Space Heater with LED Display Remote COntrol NXW-1500R-WL - The Home Depot

BEST TOWER HEATER FOR INDOOR USE. PATIOBOSS infrared heater with advanced electric heating technology, you can feel the warm in outdoor with 3 heating modes 500-Watt/1000-Watt/1500-Watt. With user-friendly

www.homedepot.com

Same concept as the Wax Future.
The Amazon unit is couple pounds. Will be tough to hold steady for long work periods.
Probably best to rig it up to a sliding rail over the ski. Something like a Uni-strut & roller setup.

Uni-strut & rollers.