Re: ShopTalk: Ferrule Finishing

2016-10-29 Thread Davy
Bob, Moe has it right and you can use paper towel instead of cotton cloth with good success. Apply little to no pressure for best results. From: owner-shopt...@mail.msen.com on behalf of clubsbymoe Sent:

Re: ShopTalk: Ferrule Finishing

2016-10-29 Thread arniesclubs
Here is the easy way for perfect results. You need a 40 X 1 inch belt sander - a 30 inch does not allow clearance on driver heads. I always used a dry linen belt and a homemade rack that held the shaft in a large wire loop and a "V" block (lined with a piece of leather just above the ferrule.

Re: ShopTalk: Ferrule Finishing

2016-10-29 Thread Vectorgolf1
I use a 1x42 sanding belt on a slower speed of any grit turned inside out just using the backing material and it works great, then polish with acetone on blue shop towels I get at home depot. then remove any acetone residue with oderless mineral spirits. On another matter, I learned

Re: ShopTalk: Ferrule Finishing

2016-10-29 Thread Vectorgolf1
In a message dated 10/29/2016 3:32:57 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, clubsby...@verizon.net writes: Bob, Acetone on a cotton cloth will shape and shine. Soak the cloth and rub like you were shining a shoe. If the ferrule gets a little dull with the "shine", acetone on the cloth gently

Re: ShopTalk: Ferrule Finishing

2016-10-29 Thread clubsbymoe
Bob,Acetone on a cotton cloth will shape and shine.  Soak the cloth and rub like you were shining a shoe.  If the ferrule gets a little dull with the "shine", acetone on the cloth gently wiping will bring the shine up.Moe Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message

Re: ShopTalk: Ferrule Finishing

2016-10-29 Thread Steve Longeway
I've been using a DuraBrite on a 1x30 with a dedicated stand and it's light years ahead of the old linen belt I used 20 years ago. Still easier to just match sizes though. Significantly less "artwork" involved. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2016, at 3:39 PM, Ed Reeder

Re: ShopTalk: Ferrule Finishing

2016-10-29 Thread Ed Reeder
Bob, I'm curious what others will say. Not to be a smart ass (even though I have been accused of it in the past) but the best thing I've found is to use ferrules that have the same diameter as the iron/wood shaft. Wishon has taken that approach and it works quite well and doesn't take any