JRHufnagel

So, it turns out that the bore in the hosel is around .30" (Calipers didn't go to the .001), I assume the .294" @funkyjudgehad mentioned. Any tips on sourcing this, and would I be absolutely insane to try and bore the hole out to 3/8? You guys have been a huge help, thanks again.

Thanks, I did that, the shaft does go into the hosel of the putter. I know you can't guarantee anything but is it more likely than not that it's the .370 OD number. Thanks for all the help!

I'm a college student building a putter for the first time with a putter I found in the basement. It's an older Wilson Sam Snead "2-Way" Blade similar to the one in the photo. I know a little about club building but not enough to go into this super confident so just a few questions. 1) How do I know what the shaft diameter is? Is it just .370, is that the standard even for older putters? 2) It used to be chromed, but after decades it's pretty beat up, will stripping it then buffing it with a bench grinder and buffing compound be enough to make it shiny? 3) Do I need to use centering beads? I see them used on drivers and the like, but will I need to use them? Thank you for all the help!