Latest Hand Krafted Putter, 8802-style

[golfluvzme]

"Cloran" has shown an example of my refinish work in the General Equipment section, so I thought I would show a little of my hand krafted putter work, here.
This putter was done from two pieces of stock, one for the head and one for the hosel. When it is completed and welded, I will remove about 99% of the evidence that it was ever two pieces. A lot of the blades are done this way, but you don't see the process shown, that often.
The mill used is a completely hand-operated piece of machinery. My powerfeed for the table has been on the fritz for the past 2 years, but finally died completely about 6 months ago. It is now repaired, but not installed until later today (fingers crossed). None of this work was done without my hands being the power behind moving the cutter or adjusting the part in the vise. No CNC here, LOL.
Check out the progression pics and let me know what you think. This is the second done from a raw billet and will not be the last. I currently have an Anser 2-style in the shop, profile is milled, now the meat-cutting is in order.
Thanks for checking out what I do and I hope to be of a little help to some of the guys here who love to DIY.
LaMont in AZ
MannKrafted Custom Gararge,
SSB's Custom Garage Guy,

[golfluvzme]

I just looked at the pictures and realized that I left out a few that told a little more of the story, but I didn't want to have a TON of pics in my first post in this section.
If you want more info, feel free to contact me.
Thanks for allowing me to show what I do. The refinish work has taught me a lot over the past several years, so the natural progression is to create my own pieces. THAT is where I hope to be heading in the coming months.
Thanks again,
LaMont in AZ

[gmbtempe]

Wow that looks like an awesome blade!!!!

Send me a PM on the price of something like that!

Greg in Az!

[cloran]

I'd bet one of these would have a good chance of kicking the Bimini out of your bag, Greg.

I'm saving for a custom piece I have in mind.

[Richie3Jack]

Lamont. Thanks for joining and posting. Anytime you want to promote your stuff here, please feel free.



3JACK

[golfluvzme]

I can't tell you how much that means to me, Richie. Being a small, one-mann shop, my advertising budget is non-existent.
I will do my best to contribute whenever I see the opportunity and keep a presence on your blog to help out with the DIY'ers. The guys who love to do their own stuff is where the fun really is.
Thanks again,
LaMont in AZ

[Richie3Jack]

LaMont...never a problem. It's part of the 'thanks' I try to give back to the 'experts' who are willing to post on this forum. One of the things I want to get more of is equipment experts. Whether it be fitting, designing or manufacturing equipment. That 8802 is beautiful and believe me, there are *lots* of people interested in the 'behind the scenes' stuff that goes into making a putter like that.

Keep up the good work.









3JACK