Reddit mentions of One Ball Jay Large Edge Tool

I've been waxing my own snowboard for quite some time. I read an article on it a very long time ago, so my methods might not be good, but here goes.

Take off your bindings before starting.

First, i use an edge sharpener, rather than a straight file (like i see in board shops). Run that along your edges first, removing any rust.

Next, i take out my wax scraper, and scrape off as much old wax as i can. I am always surprised how much comes off.

When you are done scraping, clean your board. Use a special cleaner, or save your money and use something like Windex (that's what i do).

Next, you'll need wax and an iron. And old iron will do, or you can buy a dedicated waxing iron. I used to use an old iron, but then I left it in one spot for too long and messed up my board. If you plan to use an old iron, keep the temperature low on it. If your wax starts smoking, your iron is too hot. Be patient with it, spending a few extra minutes is better then having the spend hundreds of dollars replacing your board.

Take your wax, and hold it up against the iron to drip the melted wax onto the board and try to get good coverage. When you are done you should be looking at a board with a bunch of wax drops on it, not a solid layer of wax.

Now, take your iron and start moving it around the wax to spread it evenly across the board. You can add more wax as needed by dripping it on. Don't hold the iron in one spot for long, keep moving around.

Once you have all the wax spread in a uniform layer, let it cool back down to room temperature. Once it's cool (not warm) take your scraper and scrape off all the wax. What you want to be left on you board is just a thin layer. When you touch it with your hand, it should feel very smooth.

This is where I stop, but some people like to polish it further using some kind of cloth. I might use an old tubesock to just give it a quick rub down.

Put your bindings back on, and enjoy.