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How to get into clubmaking and equipment?   Forum Index -> Clubmaker to Clubmaker Author Message 07/19/2007 05:05:10     Subject: How to get into clubmaking and equipment? anonymous I am very interested in getting into clubmaking as a hobby. I would love to build some irons for my cousin. 1) What is the best way to get into clubmaking? The nearest classes around me are about 90 minutes away at Golfsmith. Is there anything online that is worth checking out? 2) What is the minimum equipment you should start out with? Thanks. 07/19/2007 05:42:14     Subject: Re:How to get into clubmaking and equipment? Jeff Summitt Joined: Jan 13, 2006 Messages: 2541 Offline The best method is to get a good clubmaking book (we offer one) and get some components and start building - there is no substitute for hands on experience!!! Any class will be helpful and so will any tutorial you may find on-line. You may even want to find a mentor in your local area that might take you undre his or her wing to learn the craft of clubmaking. Here is a very basic list of tools and supplies below. Sincerely, Jeff Summitt Bench Vise (Holding clubs) Vinyl Shaft Clamp (Securing club in vise) Vise Pads (Securing clubhead in vise) 48” Ruler (Length measurement) Shaft Tubing Cutter (Cutting steel shafts) Shaft Cutting Wheels (Extra wheels – they wear out fast!) Hacksaw Frame (Cutting graphite shafts) Grit Edge Blade (Graphite cutting blade) General Purpose Hyde Knife (Miscellaneous) Utility Knife (Miscellaneous) Hooked Knife Blades (Removing grips from shafts) Paint tray (Catching solvent) Calipers (Measuring shafts and grips) Safety glass or goggles (Eye protection) First Aid Kit (Safety in the workshop) 4 oz. Shafting Epoxy, Part A&B (Shaft installation) 80 Grit Sandpaper (Shaft abrading for steel shafts) 150 Grit Sandpaper (or finer) - (Shaft abrading for graphite shafts) Masking Tape 2” (Grip build-up tape) 2-Way Tape (solvent based)- (Grip installation) Felt Tip Marker (Shaft marking for trimming) Grip Solvent (Grip installation) Paper Towels (General clean-up) Assorted wood and iron ferrules (Decorative items) 07/19/2007 14:19:49     Subject: Re:How to get into clubmaking and equipment? jeffrsharp21@yahoo.com Joined: Jul 13, 2007 Messages: 87 Offline I just acquired a copy of Total Club Fitting in the 21st Century. Looks very good. I can't wait to sit down and read through this.   Forum Index -> Clubmaker to Clubmaker Go to:  Select a forum   Technical Discussion - Equipment ------------- Ask Hireko Clubmaker to Clubmaker OEM Discussion   Let's Hear From You ------------- Testimonials Suggestions & Feedback   e-Commerce Announcements ------------- Press Releases Specials & Promos

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