Ballenbrandon Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Love seeing all the work you guys do. Truly amazing! So much so that I actually want to learn how to do this to my own putters. If anyone has a second I'd love any advice you've got. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Start on something cheap! The old TP Mills putters are cheap, but made of carbon steel, and they are amazing putters to take to the course. Not sure what sort of advice you are looking for, but there are several guys on here that can help! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ballenbrandon 1 Quote http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballenbrandon Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Thanks @aliens8mycow. I actually found one in my area earlier today for cheap. I mostly need help learning the process and then I know practicing it will help me hone my skills. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 A media blasting cabinet would be a great purchase if you plan to do these. A dremel with some sanding drums and wheels is also good. If you plan to torch these for color (simpler than setting up to do powder coat or pvd finishes), you can get a cheap torch nozzle in the plumbing aisle at the hardware store, along with the small propane bottle to screw it onto. You'll also need the torch to heat the epoxy where the shaft and head are joined - lots easier to deal with the head alone than have the whole club to deal with. The most important thing is patience (which I don't have)... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ballenbrandon 1 Quote http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 The old TP Mills putters are cheap, but made of carbon steel, and they are amazing putters to take to the course. Not all of them are carbon; some are stainless. Best way to tell is if the putter is rusty or do the magnet test. Thanks @aliens8mycow. I actually found one in my area earlier today for cheap. I mostly need help learning the process and then I know practicing it will help me hone my skills. Refinishing isn't that hard. Best advice I got was to go slow and not take too much material. The couple I have done were all handsanded with various grits of sandpaper from like 200- 2000. When actually applying finish, make sure you have cleaned the putter well. Ballenbrandon 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 @ballenbrandon sure! Prep is everything - it's the difference between a good/great job for sure. I'm impatient as they come, so it's hard for me to prep the right way, but it's worth it. Sanding: You'll want to start with ~120 grit and work the putter until you've gotten a majority of the dings/dents/scratches out. If it has really deep dents, hand filing before sanding isn't a bad idea. Then you move up to 400 grit, and repeat with 1,000 grit (1 dry/1 wet), then 2,000 grit (1dry) Wear some gloves while you sand. It's nasty. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy downlowkey, Thatginger96, cnosil and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballenbrandon Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Thanks guys for your help. I love MGS because of all the cool people willing to help out others. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thatginger96 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 I think it's better to do everything by hand for the most part. I've used dremel in past to try to make the work go faster and it's too easy to nick the collet on the putter, etc... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ballenbrandon 1 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 After sanding is done... I'll move on to polishing most of the time. I prefer flitz polish which can be bought on amazon, but in a pinch I've used the white diamond stuff from wal-mart and it works just fine. Hand polishing with a microfiber cloth is sufficient, and the shinier you get it, the more color you're going to see from torching. Some of my favorite work has been from slowly working polish all over the putter until it's "mirrored". When you're done here, it's time to clean the head for torching. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy downlowkey, McaseyM, Ballenbrandon and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I've been lucky enough to have access to a grinder and high speed polisher with different material heads at work, so I can go back to the shop at lunch time. However, for these re-refinishes, I did hand sand , 80, 120, 400 , 1000, 1500. For the gun blued putter, i stopped at 400 grit, and after I rubbed/massaged the bluing agent in with gloved hands, i scrubbed it in with 0000 steel wool before and while rinsing it, repeating that process 2x. After lint free towel drying, and letting dry overnight without any rusting, I massaged silicone spray to seal it, wiping with another lint free cloth. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ballenbrandon 1 Quote What's in my bag: Driver : F9 10.5, Fujikura Speeder 757 TR Fairway F9 15.5° Aldila Rogue White 80X Hybrid: King F7 18° KBS Tour PROTO Hybrid 95 S+ Irons: z585 4i - 6i, z785 7i-PW, Nippon Modus 120X Wedges: CBX 50.11, 55.11, 60.10 TT DG S400 Black Putter: Honey Badger 34" Ball: Q-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 I have a grinder now as well, but in the beginning it was all hand sanding all the time Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ballenbrandon 1 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 One of the '16 Newport 2's done for a buddy's daughter who plays high school golf. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ballenbrandon, djahubes and Thatginger96 3 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Nice work on the Lady Cameron â˜ï¸ï¸ Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ballenbrandon and Xstiffshafts 2 Quote What's in my bag: Driver : F9 10.5, Fujikura Speeder 757 TR Fairway F9 15.5° Aldila Rogue White 80X Hybrid: King F7 18° KBS Tour PROTO Hybrid 95 S+ Irons: z585 4i - 6i, z785 7i-PW, Nippon Modus 120X Wedges: CBX 50.11, 55.11, 60.10 TT DG S400 Black Putter: Honey Badger 34" Ball: Q-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 This is a roundback I've been tinkering with this week, and finally settled on colors for. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ballenbrandon and Thatginger96 2 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Nice! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Dude, those are some sick sticks! I tried DIY a cheap putter once (TM Est 79 I think) It's a black putter and it had a ding... so I decided to sand it to give it a raw/dirty look. And left it like that. The only thing I could sand was the insert (not even sure what material it is) but it was pretty resistant. Pity, cause it doesn't match the raw metallic look of the putter. Quote SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 @kanoito thanks! '14 Select Squareback (I have an RJB signature model limited run that I'm thinking about doing next) Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy McaseyM 1 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 I need some help. Do any of you guys who've been active in the thread know how to stick weld? @mcaseym @aliens8mycow @ballenbrandon @fozcycle @cnosil +anyone else who may be able to help a total welding n00b Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I have wanted to learn for a long time, but never have gotten the equipment to try it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 I picked up the equipment over the course of this last week. Got a 125a stick welder and jiggered together a welding table. Spent the first two nights not understanding why I'd trip the breaker every time I got an arc struck. So I'm in process of moving rig to draw from a 20 amp circuit, but definitely still have some questions. Sidenote: this was a sneaky expensive attempt at fixing the necks on two Camerons that I snapped off. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy fozcycle 1 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Wish I did, YouTube will probably be your friend here. Or if you have any machine shops or welders in your area, might be able to trade some lessons for a putter Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote What's in my bag: Driver : F9 10.5, Fujikura Speeder 757 TR Fairway F9 15.5° Aldila Rogue White 80X Hybrid: King F7 18° KBS Tour PROTO Hybrid 95 S+ Irons: z585 4i - 6i, z785 7i-PW, Nippon Modus 120X Wedges: CBX 50.11, 55.11, 60.10 TT DG S400 Black Putter: Honey Badger 34" Ball: Q-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballenbrandon Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I don't have a clue how to do it. Cool skill to add though. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Well i finally started an arc, pool, and laid a bead (although it's ugly as sin) I got two pieces of scrap metal welded together. Gonna have to put a few hours in before I try to do this to a putter Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I would agree - considering the small pieces, and small bead size needed to weld a neck, it's gonna take some practice! I've thought about this several times, and always chicken out. I know a few guys who weld, but it's usually on cars or machinery and the welds get ground smooth. What we're looking at here is tiny, detailed art. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 You might need to butcher some old tpm's or something to get a little practice. I recently saw an auction on ebay for about 30 old tpm putters for $300. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy McaseyM 1 Quote http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I was a little bit off... just looked, and it's 29 putters for $399. Might be a little pricey for this situation... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 I have a closet full of old putters in fact I just got a piece of rebar welded to where the neck used to start on a beat up old anser... it's ugly as hell tho, starts/stops, slag everywhere Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Haha! You have to start somewhere! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 I am going to keep watching YouTube vids, welding small pieces of metal together in "t-joints", and give the occasional junker putter a go. I'll know when I'm ready to weld this perfectly twisted plumber to the Monterrey that I inspired me to take up welding. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 You're already miles ahead of me! I can't wait to see some pics when the good ones come along! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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