Cutting Down a Driver Shaft

[jbil8802]

I've got two spare stock stiff TFC189 driver shafts from my G25 lying around. I've been contemplating trimming 1" off the butt of one of them just to experiment with. I understand the effects of trimming the shaft to swingweight, etc.

 

My question is what should I use to cut it? Options that I currently own are dremel with cut off wheel, hack saw, or hand saw. Also, should I tape that shaft or anything prior to cutting it?

 

As always, any help is appreciated.

[hckymeyer]

I'd go hack saw or dremel cut off wheel and yes to taping it first. Just wrap a layer to two of masking tape tight and you should be fine with either option

[markb]

I've dremeled and hacked, but I found that a metal angle grinder works best.   Goes through graphite like butter and with a very straight cut.

[jbil8802]

Thanks for the help guys. I'll give it a shot tomorrow.

[RookieBlue7]

Chop saw with a fiber blade is the best option if you have one.  If not, you can buy a mini 4" one at Harbor Freight. 

[Targetdrone]

I needed to shorten up a set of Warrior clubs I picked up at a yard sale for $10.  I'm 6ft but the shafts way too long. I used an angle grinder with a cut off wheel. I taped the carbon shafts after cutting off the old, hard grips. I spent more on the grip kit from Amazon than I did for the set of clubs. Don't breathe carbon dust! It's bad for the lungs. 

I know this is an old thread, but people sometimes actually use the search function to research things.

[knightsofnii]

I do 2 laps of tape and cut with a hacksaw, then sand the edge smooth.

After sanding I add some super glue on the edge. Maybe not necessary but I like to think it will prevent fraying.  

 

[Targetdrone]

Store super glue in the fridge for much longer shelf life. 

[paperclip]

That's a good idea!