Re: ShopTalk: Shafting Bead Tips?

2002-08-17 Thread Al Taylor
I suppose that method would work, but I am just curious why you use this method vs. putting the beads directly into the epoxy? Thanks. Al At 09:15 PM 8/17/2002, you wrote: > > Can anyone provide some tips on using shafting beads? > > >I don't mix them into the epoxy. I 'wet' inside the hosel

Re: ShopTalk: Shafting Bead Tips?

2002-08-17 Thread Rooster
> Can anyone provide some tips on using shafting beads? I don't mix them into the epoxy. I 'wet' inside the hosel with epoxy, then put a thin layer on the shaft. Then I hold the shaft over a catch container, and get a small pinch of beads between my thumb and index finger of my other hand. I

Re: ShopTalk: Shafting Bead Tips?

2002-08-17 Thread Brad Smith
Jack I use shafting beads all the time. As I remember the instructions, they said not to add more than 5% by volume of beads. I think this is probably more than what is really needed. I first mix my epoxy without beads, then sprinkle a little on top, then remix. Being inert, the beads don't ef

ShopTalk: Shafting Bead Tips?

2002-08-16 Thread Jack Russell
Can anyone provide some tips on using shafting beads? I have Dynacraft's beads and would like to use them when I assemble Harrison Steel Lite shafts and Z-Model stainless irons. At least one of the heads has a fairly loose-fitting hosel that's probably a few thousandths oversize. I know the bead