I started tinkering with clubs a couple of years ago. Like LP-42 once I started, it was tough to not keep coming back. One thing I did do was practice on some old clubs. You know the ones that they sell at the 2nd hand store for a couple of bucks each. One thing led to another, and I finally bought a $400 loft, and lie machine. One of the best gizmos I purchased was a shaft flex board. Comes in mighty handy when matching up different brands of shafts to a specific flex. I don't build clubs for anyone but my myself, or an ocassional family member. I have too much more to learn about club making. I got lucky while tinkering with a used 12* metal 2wood. I took it apart, did some checking, and reshafted the club head with an old blank I had laying around. Turned out to be my go to club for most of my tight tee, and fairway shots. I got very lucky with it. I am usually home 4 (winter) months of the year when not out traveling. But, while I am home, I am always tinkering. GJS