I would concur. Colin and I believe TFlan were the first ones that I recall that mentioning this. I believe that Bozeman possibly followed up as next.
While my post is not necessarily important, I feel there is worth/value in recognizing the origination of ideas/practices. With the various situations/incidents over the course of the last year on the various clubmaker forums, I felt it would be a good time to "Thank" everyone for their contributions. Mark Dave Tutelman wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jack Russell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 9:15 PM > > > The suggestion to use insulation backer rods sounds > > interesting. I did a quick online search and there are > > a few manufacturers who make closed-cell > > (non-absorbant) backer rods that weigh about 2-pounds > > per cubic foot, so a 14-inch-long piece shouldn't > > weigh much at all. Looks like they come in 3/8", 1/2" > > and 5/8" diameters. I'm guessing the 1/2" size might > > be best if the center of the foam rod is placed 14" > > from the end of the shaft. Would that be about right? > > Sounds right. I think I used the 1/2" size. The mass is negligible for > swingweighting purposes. > > The original suggestion came from Colin Dick at least 5 years ago -- maybe > more. > > Cheers! > DaveT
