Post by Richie3Jack on Aug 31, 2011 21:38:17 GMT -5
the last 3 irons (5, 8, and 9-iron) are curing as we speak. I will get a photo of them here tomorrow.
I could probably do a set in about 1 hour. With parallel tip probably 90 minutes. But, I'm the type that gets into doing 17 things at once, so it took me probably about 2.5 hours. Some thoughts:
1) Basic cutting methods apply...measure twice, mark once. Parallel tip takes a little longer because you are trimming both the tip and the butt. Doing it with non-assembled components is easy.
2) Obviously, having better tools helps. But I find that being neat and having your tools ready and in order can make the process easier.
3) After trimming the shafts, I do 1 club at a time with the Tour Van epoxy. I kinda figured out the ferrule installation thing. First, I would coat the inside of the hosel with epoxy. Then coat the inside of the ferrule. To me, here's the important part...coat the tip of the shaft. I found that when I coat the tip enough so the ferrule can slide all of the way down to be important. Furthermore, make sure to coat the bottom end of the shaft. Of course, the bottom end is not closed off, but by coating that bottom end, it ensures you can get the ferrule down the shaft a bit. I then stick the clubhead onto the shaft and push down on the hosel.
I agree with rohlio, if you are not familiar with the club, mark on the tip where the ferrule should be upon installation. I had an issue with 1 of the irons and have to re-adjust it. But if I wasn't paying attention or was not familiar with the clubs, I may have not gotten the clubhead all the way down on the shaft.
4) Ummmm....don't push down on the shaft on the tile kitchen floor....you'll impale the shaft into the tile. Ooops!
5) I use quite a bit of epoxy, but with the excess epoxy I found using a green brillo pad soaked in water helps get the excess epoxy off cleanly and then wipe the water off with a paper towel.
6) Put the shaft bands on after you put the grips on
7) With Gripmaster grips, get some soap water and get one of those water squeeze bubbles and squeeze water down the grip twice and then you can use the air compressor. It still not easy. The beginning part is a little tricky, but once you get it down the shaft, it goes down easy. You'll have to wait about 1 hour for the water to dry so the grip won't slip.
3JACK
I could probably do a set in about 1 hour. With parallel tip probably 90 minutes. But, I'm the type that gets into doing 17 things at once, so it took me probably about 2.5 hours. Some thoughts:
1) Basic cutting methods apply...measure twice, mark once. Parallel tip takes a little longer because you are trimming both the tip and the butt. Doing it with non-assembled components is easy.
2) Obviously, having better tools helps. But I find that being neat and having your tools ready and in order can make the process easier.
3) After trimming the shafts, I do 1 club at a time with the Tour Van epoxy. I kinda figured out the ferrule installation thing. First, I would coat the inside of the hosel with epoxy. Then coat the inside of the ferrule. To me, here's the important part...coat the tip of the shaft. I found that when I coat the tip enough so the ferrule can slide all of the way down to be important. Furthermore, make sure to coat the bottom end of the shaft. Of course, the bottom end is not closed off, but by coating that bottom end, it ensures you can get the ferrule down the shaft a bit. I then stick the clubhead onto the shaft and push down on the hosel.
I agree with rohlio, if you are not familiar with the club, mark on the tip where the ferrule should be upon installation. I had an issue with 1 of the irons and have to re-adjust it. But if I wasn't paying attention or was not familiar with the clubs, I may have not gotten the clubhead all the way down on the shaft.
4) Ummmm....don't push down on the shaft on the tile kitchen floor....you'll impale the shaft into the tile. Ooops!
5) I use quite a bit of epoxy, but with the excess epoxy I found using a green brillo pad soaked in water helps get the excess epoxy off cleanly and then wipe the water off with a paper towel.
6) Put the shaft bands on after you put the grips on
7) With Gripmaster grips, get some soap water and get one of those water squeeze bubbles and squeeze water down the grip twice and then you can use the air compressor. It still not easy. The beginning part is a little tricky, but once you get it down the shaft, it goes down easy. You'll have to wait about 1 hour for the water to dry so the grip won't slip.
3JACK
