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Hickory Golf Clubs Refurbishment - The Rewards Substantially Exceeds The Effort And Hard Work
One of the most often raised questions that one receives from Antique Golf Club Collectors is on the care and repairing of hickory golf clubs. Here we'll discuss two kinds of hickory golf restoration; the right techniques for both straightening and for lengthening a Hickory shaft.
Many collectors have evaded a Vintage golf club if the hickory shaft has been warped more than an in. or so along its length. Even though what's left of the club could be in good or even excellent condition, many die-hard collectors cannot overcome the effects of that imperfect shaft
If the club is in otherwise good condition, do not immediately give up on it; Here's what you want to do:
First, obtain a chunk of hollow metal tubes about 45 inches long which has an inner diameter just larger than the shaft you want to straighten.
Next, remove the grip from the club.
Employing a hand-held gas blowtorch heat the hickory shaft. If the shaft has a local kink in it, heat it around that area. If the shaft is bowed over a longer section heat all of that section accordingly.
You'll need to pass the flame over the shaft at a modest pace- too slow and you melt the varnish and burn the wood. To fast and you'll not get sufficient heat into the wood- here's where practice on a less valued club is advocated You want to get the wood hot enough for it to bend easily. You need to, naturally, be wearing some safety shades and some (leather not rubber) safety gloves. Once the shaft feels hot through the gloves apply some gentle pressure to it to straighten out the worst sections - bending it over another separate block of wood works well. With the wood still hot (warm up it when necessary) place the shaft into the metal tube and leave it to chill naturally for at least 20 minutes.
When you remove the shaft, it'll be straightened! Simply repeat the method as required. This is relatively straightforward and can actually be done by anyone.
The other common mend which is commonly viewed as perhaps too boring or too difficult is the increasing of a Hickory shaft. The fact is that this can also be accomplished simply if you follow our straightforward method. You can visit our site at the moment ang get all of the details which you want to complete your Hickory Golf restoration
The most vital thing, like with any boring task concerning frail materials is practicing patience, and in this project, it'll serve you well.
Many collectors have evaded a Vintage golf club if the hickory shaft has been warped more than an in. or so along its length. Even though what's left of the club could be in good or even excellent condition, many die-hard collectors cannot overcome the effects of that imperfect shaft
If the club is in otherwise good condition, do not immediately give up on it; Here's what you want to do:
First, obtain a chunk of hollow metal tubes about 45 inches long which has an inner diameter just larger than the shaft you want to straighten.
Next, remove the grip from the club.
Employing a hand-held gas blowtorch heat the hickory shaft. If the shaft has a local kink in it, heat it around that area. If the shaft is bowed over a longer section heat all of that section accordingly.
You'll need to pass the flame over the shaft at a modest pace- too slow and you melt the varnish and burn the wood. To fast and you'll not get sufficient heat into the wood- here's where practice on a less valued club is advocated You want to get the wood hot enough for it to bend easily. You need to, naturally, be wearing some safety shades and some (leather not rubber) safety gloves. Once the shaft feels hot through the gloves apply some gentle pressure to it to straighten out the worst sections - bending it over another separate block of wood works well. With the wood still hot (warm up it when necessary) place the shaft into the metal tube and leave it to chill naturally for at least 20 minutes.
When you remove the shaft, it'll be straightened! Simply repeat the method as required. This is relatively straightforward and can actually be done by anyone.
The other common mend which is commonly viewed as perhaps too boring or too difficult is the increasing of a Hickory shaft. The fact is that this can also be accomplished simply if you follow our straightforward method. You can visit our site at the moment ang get all of the details which you want to complete your Hickory Golf restoration
The most vital thing, like with any boring task concerning frail materials is practicing patience, and in this project, it'll serve you well.
About the Author:
Andrew Shea has been involved in Antique Golf, both on a personal level, and in a professional capacity for a number of years. If you've a query or have an interest in vintage golf clubs generally, you are always welcome at his site.