Club Making

Hello GTO,

I have been intrested in club making for a while but never really looked into it. So if anyone on here that knows about this or does it could give me some info on how best to start and whats needed that would be great, Thanx all.

TJ

You're venturing down a dark path, padawan.




That said, it depends largely on what you want to do, and how fast or easily you want to do it (this is usually directly correlated to how much money you can spend).

I've been doing it for two years, but I'm the type of individual that once something captures my attention, I pursue it passionately.

My shop includes the following major tools:

Chop Saw
Belt Sander
Loft and Lie Machine
AccuMade 3D ruler
Frequency Analyzer and associated tip weights
NeuFinder 4 (currently under repair/reassembly)
Shaft puller
Heat gun
Vise
Air compressor (tank and regulator)
FLO Laser jig
Sanding sponge
Box cutter knife
Hook blade knife
500w halogen lamp (x2)


I have the following supplies lying around:

Epoxy
Epoxy sticks
Epoxy wipes
2" masking tape
Double sided grip tape
Grip solvent
Soap/water solution
Acetone
Liquid glass


I would start by regripping a set of irons. That would be a minimum investment, IMO. Grip solvent, double sided tape, and a knife (well, and grips).

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For the record, I'm a club doctor, not a swing doctor.

Hi, You could purchase The Golfsmith Basics of Clubmaking, it costs £12.95 Tel. 0800212896 and ask for catalogue. They have a great line in components. Hope this is of some help.

Actually - http://www.customgolfsales.com/a-accessories2.htm

They just developed a package so that you can try your hand at clubmaking.

It's $59.95 USD plus shipping.

There are probably a hundred books covering this, I used Ralph Maltby book, and it has served me quite well. His website "GolfWorks" provides some of the best components IMHO. But has mentioned this can get expensive as a hobby initially, but well worth the effort, there is nothing like playing with a set of club completely built and spec'ed out by you. GolfWorks offer several at home courses, and thier forums are first rate, they make an effort to answer all questions, excellent staff. You can learn a great deal just from the forums.

GolfWorks :
http://www.golfworks.com/

GolfWorks Forum:
http://forums.prospero.com/golfworks

Just as an aside, Ralph sold out this year to Golf Galaxy, IIRC. Time to retire, I guess.