Just in case you have not heard this, it is risky to boil water in a microwave. A cup of microwave boiled water can literally explode because it can become super-heated, especially if the surface of the container is very hard and smooth, like glass or ceramic. I saw a demo on a news show, perhaps 20/20. I think it was a report by John Stossel. It was scary how badly burned people had gotten from super-heated microwave water exploding in their face. I believe there is a safe way to do it, like stick a wooden spoon in the water, or something, but I can't recall exactly. Maybe someone else can.
Dan Neubecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 2:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk: question about installing ferrules I do the same as RK but for 20-30 seconds or so. Remember to dry the tip of the shaft and take a Q-Tip to the inside of the hosel to removing any moisture. John shoptalk Ralph, I use boiling water to enlarge, hey Al T you like that word, the ferrule. I put a cup of water in the microwave, heat it until it comes to a boil then place the shaft tip with the ferrule in place as far as I can get it, for about 1 minute, then ram it home. RK Manufacturer's of World Class Golf Club Repair Equipment <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------Original Message------- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 08:52:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: ShopTalk: question about installing ferrules I am getting ready to do my first "shim" and I want to perform a dry-run before using epoxy. A ferrule will need to be used. Currently it is very tight when I try to put it on the shaft; only moving about 1/4 inch down the shaft. My question is what would be probably the best lubricant to use to put on the ferrule for the test? I suppose anything could be used but I wanted some more professional opinions before I tried something. Thanks! Ralph
