Good idea! I was thinking about the thickness and how it could affect it when I was checking lengths. I think mine is probably OK, but it would be worth it to file it anyway to see.
-Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Art Sale" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 10:28 PM Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Measuring - True Measure device > I have found that one source of error when using a ruler, is caused by the > thickness of the ruler. The thicker the ruler the larger the error. This > error can be minimized by filing the zero end of the ruler at an angle of > 60* or so, so that the tip of the graduated side of the ruler is actually on > the ground when measuring for length. > Ar Sale > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andy Ruigh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 4:06 PM > Subject: ShopTalk: Measuring - True Measure device > > > > I'm guessing this is a question more for the "hobbyists", as you pro's > > probably use jigs for measuring. I've used a "True Measure" from > > Golfsmith for many years. I've just noticed that if I measure assembled > > club length using a 48" ruler running down the back of the shaft, with the > > club in the playing position, I seem to get different results. At least > > 1/4" longer. I've noticed that if I sole the club properly in the True > > Measure, touching the middle of the sole on the flange, that it doesn't > > appear that the scorelines are parallel to the flange. To accomplish that > > parallel, I have to flatten the flange so the club's sole touches the > > flange much more towards the heel. And oddly enough, it seems to come out > > closer to the "ruler down the back" measurement method. > > > > Have any of you used the True Measure? Have you noticed any discrepancies? > > I just find the True Measure is so convenient versus holding a ruler down > > the back of the club. If I just need to build a little fudge factor into > > the TM, I'm OK with that. I just want to know that I'm doing what I > > should be. > > > > Thanks for any help. > > > > -Andy > > > > > >
