Re: ShopTalk: Freq. Analyzer inconsistent readings

I have an older unit with 2 bolts that I would give you, just pay the shipping. I'm retired and no longer do any club work.   Carl Carl McKinley, Retired ICG Member   GCA Accredited Clubmaker PCS Class 'A' certified Clubmaker big_mac...@yahoo.com P T Barnum is the

Re: ShopTalk: rust removal

cleaning with a fine steel wool followed by a wax job should do the trick. I don't like demels for this because they can be a little agressive.   Carl    Carl McKinley, Retired ICG Member   GCA Accredited Clubmaker PCS Class 'A' certified Clubmaker big_mac...@yahoo.com P T Barnu

Re: ShopTalk: Odd club bending tool on eBay

I've seen those before, never used one. The pro at the course I played at 35+ years ago had one. Never saw him use it.   Carl McKinley, Retired ICG Member   GCA Accredited Clubmaker ICG Member big_mac...@yahoo.com P T Barnum is the patron saint of expensive club manufact

Re: ShopTalk: Need Your Help

Damn, that is a bummer.  Hopefully, you'll land on your feet in short order. Hell of a way to do business. Good luck to you.   Carl Mc Kinley Retired, ICG Member GCA Accredited Clubbuilder big_mac...@yahoo.com P T Barnum is the patron saint of expensive club manufacturers.       --- On Mon, 3/

Re: ShopTalk: Selling golf shop tools?

Anyone registered can post in the ICG public section, I think. Perhaps Tim of MyOstrich Golf can be of some assistance, Tim, you out there?   Carl Mc Kinley Retired, ICG Member GCA Accredited Clubbuilder big_mac...@yahoo.com P T Barnum is the patron saint of expensive club manufacturers.      

Re: ShopTalk: New USGA Charges

Thanks John,   Just another reason why I nolonger support the USGA by paying them dues. Carl Mc Kinley Retired, ICG Member GCA Accredited Clubbuilder big_mac...@yahoo.com P T Barnum is the patron saint of expensive club manufacturers.       --- On Wed, 3/4/09, j...@clubmaker-online.com wrote:

Re: ShopTalk: What's up?

TFlan and all   Thats what I thought. Its a matter of finding the right situation.Apparently the 1st Tee doesn't need help from the likes of me. Carl Mc Kinley Retired, ICG Member GCA Accredited Clubbuilder big_mac...@yahoo.com P T Barnum is the patron saint of expensive club manufacturers.    

Re: ShopTalk: What's up?

Tim,   I never thought it would so difficult to give away golf clubs. I have several sets of used(demo), irons and some drivers that I've tried to giveaway.Tried several high schools, the local park distrtict that owns and runs the public golf courses. Nobody really wants them. Unfortunately we

Re: ShopTalk: Give TFlan a hard time

I knew it was way too quiet lately Carl Mc Kinley Retired, PCS   Certified Class 'A' Clubmaker (Life Member) GCA Accredited Clubbuilder big_mac...@yahoo.com P T Barnum is the patron saint of expensive club manufacturers.       --- On Tue, 2/10/09, tflanster wrote:

Re: ShopTalk: After PCS, what?

Dave and all,   There was an organization started awhile back called AGCP. Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals I beleive. Its made up of mostly former PCS people. I don't have any firsthand knowledge of the group. At one time Mike Tait of SMT golf was trtying to buy the PCS name and pr

Re: ShopTalk: Heavy Putter

Diamond Tour has a "hefty" putter head that is 500g. As Dave mentioned they have lighter ones as well. Carl Mc Kinley Retired, PCS Certified Class 'A' Clubmaker (Life Member) GCA Accredited Clubbuilder [EMAIL PROTECTED] P T Barnum is the patron saint of expensive club manufacturers.       ---

Re: ShopTalk: The Open

I agree with you about the moron's, they seem to be multiplying!  Better start praying for Rocco. Also better take any sharp objects away from Appleby.   Carl Carl Mc Kinley Retired, PCS Certified Class 'A' Clubmaker (Life Member) GCA Accredited Clubbuilder [EMAIL PROTECTED] P T Barnum is the p

Re: ShopTalk: Epoxy

Hello Robert, Its amazing how the thread about epoxy became a KZG bashing party. For one I'm disappointed. Don't ANYONE misunderstand or read more into my reply than intended. I applaud you Robert for standing up and accepting the criticism thrown your way. When I was still active i

Re: ShopTalk: Blowing on grips

How long before the grip is dry enougn to play? Tom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There's been a lot of back and forth recently about how to blow on grips. I was fooling around in the "grip department" today and decided to try something a little different. I had/have a graphite shaft, .580" butt

Re: ShopTalk: Anal - ism

that the guy subscribes to nearly every golf magazine in existence and has more clubs than the pro shop. The great thing about all this was that the guy became a regular customer who never complained about price again. And to top it all off, he had a helluva name - Mort LaMorte (Mort the Dea

Re: ShopTalk: Anal - ism

Tom, They can be a clubbuilders dream, aslong as they don't try to blame you when "their" fix doesn't work. Carl Tom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yesterday, I worked on a set of irons for a scratch golfer. He said he was hitting everything "fat" with the new set he was fitted for at

Re: ShopTalk: Component Distributor

Bob, Was the Tour Model a Titleist clone? I know Diamond Tour has some Titlelist clones, the MDD line comes to mind. Carl Bob Barrette <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: One of my former customers wants a new driver, she has one that I sold her several years ago, and she likes it very much.

Re: ShopTalk: .335 and .370 Reamers?

Got both from Mitchell but didn't compare prices. Carl Ed Reeder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does anyone have a good source for .335 and .370 HSS straight-flute chucking reamers? Right now it looks like GS is the place, which is hard to believe. I've looked at MSC Direct and Wholesale To

Re: ShopTalk: heavy practice driver

Paul, You might try Diamond Tour Golf. They sell a completed heavy club for $30.00, includes trainer grip. They might sell you the shaft seperately. I'm sure other component dealers handle these as well. Carl Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Guys, I've recently been looking a

Re: ShopTalk: Re: Long Driver

There is also one called Turner Ablaze that has the same 'triangle' shape. I've been playing it for several weeks now with good results. Like George said, the shape is a little more acceptable than the square. Carl GEORGE HUSON <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Bernie, Hit the new Integr

ShopTalk: Natural grips

Tacki Mac makes a grip called Unified. This maybe what you're looking for. Diamond Tour sells them, I'm sure others as well. Carl Mc Kinley Retired, PCS Certified Class 'A' Clubmaker (Life Member) GCA Accredited Clubbuilder [EMAIL PROTECTED] P T Barnum is the patron saint of expensive club manuf

Re: ShopTalk: True Temper Stepless Blanks

Rob, I don't recall TT stepless but about that time Precision was selling alot of blanks. Don't know if these are still available rhough. Carl Rob Campbell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello All, About a year and a half ago I bought some True Temper stepless shaft blanks. I can't for th

Re: ShopTalk: Putter Alignment lines

Hi Bob, Ah, the Zebra. Been a favorite of mine for along time. Most component dealers have mallet style with alignment lines. I don't recall the names but I've made and played several that I got from Diamond Tour Golf. Double bend heel shafted and heel or center straight shaft. I'm

RE: ShopTalk: tour preferred putters

Sorry for the thread jack, but was that the putter Phil used at Pebble last week? Carl The Kelley's <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: TPs with the agsi were not retail issue, unless something very new has just been released. The initial line of TP putters is about 3yrs old now –

Re: ShopTalk: Good News In the Mail.........

AW, cmn'  Chris. How could you pass up a "FREE" set of clubs! All you have to do is provide a cc to insure shipment. Seems simple enough to me. Have a good one!  CarlChris Stricker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I got the greatest news today in the mail.  A small green "Urg

Re: ShopTalk: Paint Fill

I use a lacquor hobby paint. I'm sure most any automotive paint will work. Nothing really magical about this. Fill in the recessed area, wipe off the excess, let dry, you're done.Ralph R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What kind of paint is best for re-painting lettering, numbers, etc. on iron heads?

Re: ShopTalk: Loft / Lie machine ?

I would think the determining factor might be the model, accessories, and condition of the machines. I've always used a Mitchell  so I can't offer an opinion as to witch is best. What a dilemma to have .CarlJames Kaar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Lady & Gents,I've read the forum for about 7

Re: ShopTalk: Any 1 iron components left?

Title: Any 1 iron components left? Don't see many 1 irons anymore. There are still a few driving irons around. In todays world I would think a hybrid would be a better choice?CarlDan Mueller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I have someone who actually wants to have a 1-iron built

Re: ShopTalk: removing iron heads

Darcy,   As Arnie said, use a propane torch. They shouldn't be but check to see if they are pinned. This was common in the early days. For steel shafts I prefer to clamp in a vise and twist off. Be careful, the heads will be hot.   CarlGet Gripped <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a set of my

RE: ShopTalk: New product reviews

Thank you Bill. I build hundreds of clubs every day. I certainly look forward to your input.   CarlBill Pentz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi,   John asked me to come and share a little on this forum. With my clubs long since retired after my handicap slipped from a 7 to a 28 with

Re: ShopTalk: 845 8 Iron

You might try the places that offer this service. I beleive one is called club scouter or club locator, not sure. They always have an ad in the popular golf mags.   Good luck.   carlTom and Donna Mason <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I picked up a complete set of 845s today minus the 8I. Anyone hav

Re: ShopTalk: Golf mag tests

Tflan, I assume your questions where rhetorical? Like you, I certainly don't care what their panel thinks.  The panel is selected by the publisher to review mostly equipment provided by the mags advertisers. Those reviews are scewed at best.Most of the average golfers would be better serve

Re: ShopTalk: KZG components

Steve,Any authorized KZG dealer can probably get you the specs. If you are looking to build you own be aware KZG only sells components to their dealers. CarlSteve Hinch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am looking for information on the KZG Gemini 460 driver and the Geminifairway woods. I wen

Re: ShopTalk: Problem Grips?

Ed,   I'm not Arnie but have blown on quite a few grips. The Lampkin Torsion does blowup very easily. There are also a couple other grips that have this problem. Have also had trouble with this grip twisting at the butt end when using tape.   Will be interested to read the replies you get.  

Re: ShopTalk: Mail

Not sure what you mean by cutoff? If you have any problems I'd suggest contacting John, our friendly host of this forum.   CarlJay Goodacre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi All,I was woundering if any of you members have a problem with getting cut off of the mailing list. I have been a member of t

Re: ShopTalk: refinishing wood woods, followup

Jeremy,   Not a bad question at all. Seems that everyone from that era is gone.  At least thats as close as I could get. Maybe if I could get to Ralph but haven't got that far.   CarlJeremy Ingle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Carl, forgive me if I ask the obvious but if golfworks don't sell the p

ShopTalk: refinishing wood woods, followup

Thanks Ron, Ed, Dave;   I'll check out the leads you sent. I really hope one of them has the type dipping poly that GW used to sell. It set fast, and made a hard, durable finish. The thing that was really great about that poly was the application. You simply dipped the head in the product, stood

ShopTalk: refinishing wood woods

Hi ALL;   Looking for some help.   Over the years I've refinished a number of wood woods. Do it mostly as a hobby and my own amasement. I'm running out of supplies and having trouble replenishing. Used to get most of my products from Golfworks put they nolonger carry them.   My biggest need

Re: ShopTalk: Test

Yeh, so there.   CarlTOM FLANAGAN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:A tip . . . if you put "test, ignore" in the subject line, we'll all know that you don't want us to open the message.   Thanks   TFlan Chris Stricker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Please ignore.Carl Mc Kinley Retired,

Re: ShopTalk: need ideas for a hair-line crack on a metal head

You could try to epoxy the area. I wouldn't recommend this however. A stress fracture in the head will only get larger and is probably already effecting performance.   You didn't specify where the fracture is (top line, sole, hosel area, etc), but in any event its not good. These breaks  normally

Re: ShopTalk: Grip Tape

I use a heat gun. The tape comes off alot easier when heated a little. Carl --- Graham Little <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gentlemen > > I've been encouraged to come out of retirement > and I'm now a part time > resident clubmaker for a chain of five golf > stores in my home city. I > now do a

Re: ShopTalk: Al Taylor

Bruce, thank you very much for the update. That is certainly sad news. I've worked with Al on a couple of PCS committees over the years. He is a dedicated, hard worker and a straight shooter. As well as alot of fun to be around. My prayers are with you Admiral, get back at the helm soon. Carl --

ShopTalk: Al Taylor

Hi all,   I heard on another forum that Al was having some health issues. Anyone have any info or details? Hopefully its just a rumor!   CarlCarl Mc Kinley Retired,PCS Certified Class 'A' Clubmaker (Life Member)GCA Accredited Clubbuilder[EMAIL PROTECTED]P T Barnum is the patron saint of expensive c

Re: ShopTalk: Heat gun and parience or lack there of

Gerry, I am a heat gun advocate. You hit it on the head, the key is patience, and a good shaft puller. Heat, apply pressure with the puller, heat more if necessary. Keep the heat moving to avoid cooking the head or shaft. I use propane on steel but heat gun on graphite. There are others that use

Re: ShopTalk: Harrison Striper

Bob,   I had the Tour Stirper in my driver, and really liked the way it played. Then it happened, broke in 3 pieces. Got another one and after a while broke again, same way. Discontinued using this shaft, no further problems. Too bad, it was really a nice shaft.   CArlBob S <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

Re: ShopTalk: Freq sorted shafts

I am assuming you don't have a frequency machine. Most any supplier will frequency match a set of shafts for you at a  minimal fee. There are 2 basic types of graphite shafts, sheet wrapped(most common) and filament wound.  Alot of the high quality shaft companies' shafts are frequency matched from

Re: ShopTalk: removing driver head

art I'm interested in saving is the club head. I will stipulate tobeing under equipped.ThanksPaul Strand- Original Message - From: "Carl McKinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 6:38 AMSubject: Re: ShopTalk: removing driver head> Paul,>&g

Re: ShopTalk: removing driver head

Paul, To remove a graphite shaft you should be using a shaft puller. If you are trying to pull the head by heating and then twisting the head off you will in all likelyhood damage the shaft. Carl --- Paul Strand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been asked to remove and reshaft a Taylor > Made

Re: ShopTalk: UST Super 47

Don,   If you mean the Super Lite 47 I may have. I'll check.   CarlBTM_Clubs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anyone have any of these shafts they would be willing to sell R or S Flex (UST Super 47)ThanksDon Johnsone_mail direct please[EMAIL PROTECTED]Carl Mc Kinley Retired,PCS Certified Class 'A' Clubm

Re: ShopTalk: Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 20:13:04 -0400

Oh No, not another virus   CarlPat-On Target Golf LLC <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm going to give away something soon. Stay tuned! Pat-On Target Golf LLCTurnersville, NJ[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ShopTalk@mail.msen.com Sent: Friday, July 08,

Re: ShopTalk: Left H driver follow up

Thanks for the offer. I am LH but unfortunately I play golf RH.   Carl[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi,Thanks to all who responded on the left hand drivers.I was looking for something big, high performance, and at the lowest cost possible as I am using the head in a mass marketing project.I know the qua

Re: ShopTalk: why don't these guys have epoxy issues?

David,   Just lucky? ;-) Perhaps they do have some but by then they're gone.   Seriously though, I use 24 hr epoxy when possible. Also use 30 min when necessary and use 5 min when absolutely necessary. Never the one part stuff (Black Onyx I think?).   Over the years few if any problems with 24

Re: ShopTalk: Glenn Varholick/COMMOPS/VANCPOWER is out of the office.

This is the most enlightening conversation we've had here for awhile:-). Carl --- Chris Stricker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If anyone cares, I'll be running to WalMart > lately as well. > > Mark A Patton wrote: > > > LOL Arnie > > > > > > > > Mark A Patton > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >

Re: ShopTalk: womens left handed clubs

When selecting clubs I beleive in fitting people, not gender. That said there are still numerous gender based clubs. As you've already noticed there are not alot of differences.  The major difference in mens vs womens clubs is swing weight and lie. Both of which are due in great meassure to the sho

Re: ShopTalk: womens left handed clubs

From an earlier post I should have said Fall off my soap box.   CarlTom Janson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: About the only 'womens' left handed heads I have found where you don't have to buy a 3-pw set are the GS Saphires.  Any other ones out there?  I realize that most womens heads are just pain

Re: ShopTalk: Best Left hand drivers

Along with the ones Alan has suggested SMT offers some pretty good LH heads.   CarlAlan Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi David,'Best' is such a relative term.  Anyway, I'm a lefty and have tried a bunch of different heads.  I have settled on Wishon's 915.  It doesn't come quite as big as you ar

Re: ShopTalk: Offset 3 wood

Tflan,   I think Diamond Tour has something like that. Pit Viper, Snake Bite, something like that. Offset in a variety of lofts.   Carltflan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi;   Who's making a 16°, offset club similar to a lady Cobra? I have a customer who plays "at" the game and she's looking for

Re: ShopTalk: Rifle Air Lite

Keith, I assume the X18 are thru-bore?(too lazy to lookup). The reason I ask is I just reshafted a set of Snake eyes MC-01's with AirLites and achieved a 3i length of 39.25. Hope you can make you're customer happy! Carl --- Keith Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In a follow up to this pos

Re: ShopTalk: Grips for practice irons with solid steel shafts

I simply build them up the conventional way using duct tape. Carl --- "L. Hunter Kevil" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > I've recently discovered that practice with a 7 > iron with a 3/8" solid > steel shaft is doing wonders correcting my big > swing flaw: an initial > over-the-top firs

Re: ShopTalk: Re:Heavy Putter

Whoa, thats a great idea! Carl --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 5/9/05 7:55:34 AM Eastern > Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > > Like Vjay's "open face fairway woods" that > > > everyone wants their's bent to! > > > > Just play the game and enjoy it! > > > > >

Re: ShopTalk: Re:Heavy Putter

And you of course obliged. Pulled the grip and re-installed with an open alignment, 1º of course;-) Carl --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 5/6/2005 7:51:41 PM Pacific > Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Like Vjay's "open face fairway woods" that > everyone wants

Re: ShopTalk: This Friday

I'm in NI, where do we meet;-) Carl --- Richard Wampler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: - It is at night. So after work drive west and take theferry across the lake. I'm in northern Illinois. Snacksonly. Sorry about this I thought earlier today I had removedshoptalk

Re: ShopTalk: This Friday

I don't know but stand real close and I'll take your picture next to it. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > What the devil is this? > Carl Mc Kinley Retired, PCS Certified Class 'A' Clubmaker (Life Member) GCA Accredited Clubbuilder [EMAIL PROTECTED] P T Barnum is the patron saint of expensive clu

Re: ShopTalk: Taper Tip or Parallel?

Tflan is right, its the same for steel or graphite. I've done a number of sets and the dremel is the way to go. Any Pings I'm aware of are taper.   Carltflan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Beg to disagree. Callaway's are a strange breed. The very bottom of the hosel at the sole is a little smaller diam

RE: ShopTalk: dust collection system

> diamond tile blade and I > don't think it would last long on steel. I'll > try it just to see. > > > > Dean Sparkman > > 612-578-4812 > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > _ > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >

RE: ShopTalk: dust collection system

Dean,   Have you tried the tile saw on steel shafts?   Dean Sparkman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Shop vacs are noisy and need cleaning often.  Go to Home Depot, or a competitor, and purchase a tile saw.  The blade on a tile saw cuts graphite clean and it doesn’t wear out.  With water cascadin

Re: ShopTalk: Re: [SpinetalkersForum] Important Crap Not Golf Related

Have agree with RK here. I registered on the donotcall site as soon as it was available and my junk phone calls have all but dissapeared. When you register there is a disclaimer that says it will be some time before you see results(several months)? But it is well worth the effort.   Rchard w kenned

Re: ShopTalk: Steel Reshaft-Arnie

A yeah, the days of shaft dimpling. What a concept. I still have  a Witty(SP) dimpling tool on the corner of my work bench. Haven't used it in years but makes a great conversation starter! "What the he11 is that?"  "I don't know but take my picture with it anyway."   Back in the old days when m

Re: ShopTalk: Screws

Graham,   The Reed and Prince screw drivers can help. The problem with most sole screws is the heads  have been ground/filed off during the refinish process. You can use heat to loosen the glue on the screws. I have a special tool for this, its basically a heating iron. I have also drilled them out

Re: ShopTalk: Steel Reshaft-Arnie

John,   Sorry you had so much trouble. I never remove a steel shaft via puller. Always heat, clamp in vise and twist off. Oh yeah, remember the gloves. Don't need anymore brands on my hands. Could be a great burglar, no finger prints.   Carl[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Spent the better part of 5 hours

Re: ShopTalk: Iron Paint fill

Greg,   Get yourself some black lacquer hobby paint. Clean the lettering stamp outs. Apply the new paint to the lettering. Use a paper towel with lacquer thinner on it to wipe off the excess. Will look like brand new.   CarlGreg Zachmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a set of Sounder Tour Limi

Re: ShopTalk: Blowing grips on questions

I'm not Arnie but can give some insight.   1. The reason for the tape on the end of the shaft, so it doesn't slip. 2. Another reason could be air trapped under the grip. I have used a pin to punch a small hole     in the grip to allow the air to escape.   Sorry for "butting" in   CarlEd Reeder <[E

Re: ShopTalk: Titanium shafts

Tedd,   I tried one of these in a driver awhile back. I didn't care for the weight, really wanted something light. Anyway, what I noticed is it felt stiffer than the indicated flex. Had an R flex install in a normal hosel depth head and it still felt boardy. Sorry I don't have tech data both that w

Re: ShopTalk: How to get experience

John,   A good idea for him would be to be-friend  a clubmaker. Would suggest he check into the PCS mentor program. Or contact someone on this list.   Carl[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This was sent to me today to post on shoptalk, I just added him to the list.JohnI have completed the club repair and as

Re: ShopTalk: OH THE Weather OUT Side is Frieghtful

RK,   Thought maybe you could tell the weather change by all the RV's towing cars heading south!.  Between them and farm equipment it aint safe to be on the highway, oh yeah, almost forgot tour busses.   CarlRchard w kennedy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Boy you sure can tell it's starting to get cold

Re: ShopTalk: testing

Bruce,   You're lucky. I get at least 3-6 messages every day. I get the shoptalk digest and several virus messages from mykey and sbbay or whatever.   CarlBeeTeeGolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: No messages for several days... just checking if this is still working bruceCarl Mc Kinley Retired,PC

Re: ShopTalk: Comp drivers

Tflan,   I've done a bunch, Integra, SMT, Callaway, etc without any problems. I use a heat gun rather than propane. Keep the heat moving, put a wet cloth over the head if it makes you feel better. Just avoid any heat directly on graphite/composition area. As always, slow as it goes!.   carltflan <[

Re: ShopTalk: pinholes in hosel

Simply use a dummy pin, not an insult. Use a piece of pin to fill the hole without actually drilling through the shaft tip. Simple but an effective way.   CarlDoug Audirsch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Any suggestions on what to do with the holes left behind on an old club head after a pin was remo

Re: ShopTalk: A "pro" head removal

Tflan,   I know what you mean. I've seen so many crappy repairs from "pro's" I lost count. The sad part is the customers buy into this 'it always turns out this way'  line that people have come to expect it. Of course we know you can pull most any head without destroying the thing. But we bite our

Re: ShopTalk: Putter grip...

I know exactly what it is I've got one in the basement. Its white and black, kinda like a Dalmation, and very light. Made from a soft foam type material. I bought it from Toski when they sold components. Ernie Tatum was the sales rep then, I think he's with Peerless now.   CarlRoyce Engler <[EMAIL

Re: ShopTalk: "Wood" wood refinishing

Jack,   This club has no real value other than sentimental(which is certainly good enough). Allied was an inexpensive club I think was built in the 40-50-60's, somewhere in there. The fact that it's laminated also detracts from its value. Just checked my identification guide, which covers the 50's

Re: ShopTalk: Rules School

John,   That was a great post. Have thought about attending one of those sessions but thats as far as it got. If you don't my asking what does something like cost?   Thanks,   CarlJohn Kaufman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Guys, Did you ever do something and say "what was I thinking"?   I guess

Re: ShopTalk: demo clubs

They are "reworking it", for obvious reasons. Check out ebay, you can find these types of publications there from time to time. Its well worth finding a copy.   CarlScott Stephens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I read somewhere that Golfsmith doesn't sell these anymore. I've searched a couple of times

Re: ShopTalk: Looking for 11, 13, 15 metal woods

Mike,   Diamond Tour has the Super Concord that goes to #15, I believe the 15 is  37º   CarlMike Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Looking for 11, 13, 15 metal woods. Anyone run across some possibilities Thanks Mike WalkerCarl Mc Kinley, PCS Certified Class 'A' Clubmaker[EMAIL PROTECTED]P T Ba

Re: ShopTalk: Inside Swing Devise

No, not Arnie. No one has yet to suggest using google. You guys are slipping.   CarlBurgess Howell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Actually, it's "universal resource locator."And I think Arnie just *may* have been being a bit facetious.At 06:57 PM 3/21/2004, you wrote:>URL is the web site address (ex: w

Re: ShopTalk: Subject: All balls

Arnie,   Very good. In a few more years as optical mice replace the older models no one will understand this story. Gone the way of vinyl records.   Carl[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> This was a real  memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) to >  all field engineers about a > computer peripheral pr

Re: ShopTalk: How do u unsubscribe

Go to the clubmaker-online page where you originally subscribed and there are instructions there. Hope this helps.Brad Cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I need to unsubscribe can someone hel me . Thanks.Carl Mc Kinley, PCS Certified Class 'A' Clubmaker[EMAIL PROTECTED]P T Barnum is the patron sa

ShopTalk: New Toski clubs

Has anyone here tried the new Toski clubs? New since GW bought them. Any reviews on quality or performance. Toski clubs were always a favorite of mine and was wondering how they are doing?   Something to talk about on a crappy day       Thanks, CarlCarl Mc Kinley, PCS Certified Class 'A' Clubmaker

Re: ShopTalk: penley platinum iron shafts

The only Penley iron shafts I'm familiar with are Graphite Lites. They are tip trimmed in .5" increments starting with 0 in the 1i and going through a max of 4".   CarlJim & Ivette <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I recently purchased a set of Penley Platinum iron shafts But cant find any tip trimmin

RE: ShopTalk: Oracle Plus Iron Shaft

Alot of Harrison shafts are combo, and A/R is one.   CarlGraham Little <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks to all who replied. Yep I've had it confirmed (by both John Curry and Rapport) that this is indeed an A/R flex. Sneaky isn’t it? I've never seen an A/R before.   Graham     -Origina

Re: ShopTalk: Is this info still accurate?

RK,   If you look closely it might be because the post was sent to shop talk, not your personal address. Thats the way I figured it anyway.   CarlRichard Kennedy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Mark I just finished doing what it asked me too but then rhere was noway out so I just closed the post a

Re: ShopTalk: Specs on the Inside Approach

www.freegolfinfo.comEd Reeder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What is the FGI forum? Arnie asked as well.I can find some references to it, but no idea what its address is.Bernie, can you help?Thx,/EdBernie Baymiller wrote:> Any of you who are members of the FGI forum might want to check out a > post des

Re: ShopTalk: re-groove a sand wedge

There are regroving tools available from GS/GW. I seem to recall someone using a dremel tool to do this, Dave T perhaps?   CarlRalph Harwood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does anyone out there have any 'poor-man's' way of re-grooving an iron?I have a Ping Sand Wedge that I sure would like to restore i

Re: ShopTalk: Rules

Burgess,   Your mind is working just fine. Here is the excerpt from The Rules of Golf. Appendix II, section 1, paragraph d. Except for putters, all of the heel portion of the club shall lie within 0.625 inches(15.88mm) of the plane containing the axis of the straight part of the shaft and the inten

Re: ShopTalk: Adams K.O's

Tflan, As I recall Super Concord held the orginal patent on this head design? That being the case Adams is the knockoff;-)   Anyone remember?   Carl Carl McKinley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: tflan,   Super Concord is alive and well. Diamond Tour Golf sells them as well as others. Seems the

Re: ShopTalk: Adams K.O's

tflan,   Super Concord is alive and well. Diamond Tour Golf sells them as well as others. Seems the Super Concord is one of the few surviving golf technologies of recent years. Maybe 'cause it really works?   Carltflan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi;   I made up a couple hundred "Super Concorde"

Re: ShopTalk: degree sign

But what is the loft in degrees?  º or °   Carl   [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/26/04 7:37:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Size does matter?  ; )JenThat's the subject line of at least 10 emails per day!  Sign in the window says "giant club sale" yup, I'm selli

Re: ShopTalk: degree sign

On my system its alt and  1 6 7  for º Don't know what the difference might be.   Carl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try this..hold Alt key and on the number key pad you can make the degree sign ° by pressing 248. I like that better than *. Hey that's what we do in Michigan when the temperature drop

Re: ShopTalk: Harrison Professional Shafts

John,   I have used them and they are a quality shaft. I don't know the specifics you're looking for but they are comparable to DG and RIFLE. Carl John Payne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Has anyone used any of these iron shafts? Any comments appreciated.   JohnCarl Mc Kinley, PCS Certified Cl

Re: ShopTalk: used clubs

Tflan,   Was it perhaps GCE(golf club exchange)?   Carltflan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi;   Our club pro has a couple of used clubs he's trying to get rid of. He told me he knew of a website company that bought used (but nearly new) golf clubs that he dealt with a few years ago, but has since

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