McaseyM 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 I saw that one too, if only I had th time, a little $$... and people who would buy them. For me, the refinishing is the fun, I don't have a desire to collect a bunch 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...
cnosil Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I wish I could weld. I had about a 10 minute TIG welding lesson while doing a tour of my companies facilities and I was horrible. Xstiffshafts 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...
RookieBlue7 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Get a Tig rig if you want to weld necks. You'll thank me later. Stick is a tough choice with the small area Quote In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 @rookieblue7 good call. I've seen some tig torches that hook on to the stinger of the stick welder - I'm not sure if my little welder is up to the task though. 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...
Thatginger96 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I found my old Titleist Dead Center and I've always liked its shape, but its pretty beat up with chunks of paint gone and scratches all over. I figured it would be a good time to dip my toes into the putter restoration game. Any recommendations where to start or how I should go about this? Sent from my Nexus 5X using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 I don't remember what those dead center heads are made from... either way, step one is to sand/file all of the dents and dings out. So I would start hand standing with 120 grit paper, move up to 400 grit paper, then do a wet sand with 1000, then do a dry sand with 2000. Acetone washes in between grit interval helps clear for a sanding debris and allows you to work on a clean work piece with each grit step. After you get done with your 2000 grit dry sand you'll be ready to polish. PS buy some good nitrile gloves something that has a decent mil thickness. I like the boxes of black venoms... you can get them at Walmart or Lowes or Home Depot they're like $10 for a box of 50 Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thatginger96 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 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Speaking of giving it a go.... @ballenbrandon - how is your first project coming along? 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...
Ballenbrandon Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 @xstiffshafts I just finished a second bachelor's this last week so now I have time to start. Trying to get an old tp Mills that someone here in Utah is selling but they won't get back to me. I've got an old Taylormade rossa I'll start on in the next week. I'll keep you posted though. I'm excited to try this. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cnosil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatginger96 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Slight change of plans from the original idea. I have an anser 3 that I found in a rental set that was about to be thrown away. It is covered in patina from its age. Is there any sort of steps or extra procaution that I should use when dealing with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Since it has a patina, I presume it's copper. I've not done much work on copper. Maybe rb7 can give some insight Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy downlowkey 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...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Can you post some pics? If it's beryllium copper, don't sand it - it's a heavy metal, and once the dust is inhaled, your body can't process it. It can eventually kill you. The original copper or bronze can safely be sanded and buffed with a cloth wheel. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thatginger96 1 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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Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I don't think that's becu - it normally gets super dark brown. Are you sure you want it shiny? You could sand a few nicks out of it, and polish with a cloth wheel - it'll be so shiny that it blinds you in the sun. You can look up info on the internet, but that probably has the bb in the shaft, which requires drilling the bottom of the cup where the shaft fits in the plumber neck to get the shaft out. You can still polish these with the shaft on, it's just a little extra frustration. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thatginger96 1 Quote http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Quite frankly, for a first attempt, you may be better off taking a run at the dead center. It's carbon steel iirc, and opens up a wide range of refinishing possibilities... you can torch or give black oxide/gun blue a try. Carbon has a huge range of colors when you torch it. Goes from straw, to bronze, some reds, to purple, to an awesome blue, before hitting the end of the spectrum and going almost back. I may go p/u a dead center tomorrow, would be fun project to have on the shelf. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thatginger96 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...
Thatginger96 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Well I was wanting to do it shiny because I planned on making it a gift for a buddy from work who is a huge Notre Dame fan and the putter got their color scheme. Maybe instead of shining it up I can try and give it a full shine instead. The dead center really isn't a putter that would look too good, that why it didn't sell very well. Either way you are probably right about the dead center being an easier starting point. Sent from my Nexus 5X using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Well I was wanting to do it shiny because I planned on making it a gift for a buddy from work who is a huge Notre Dame fan and the putter got their color scheme. Maybe instead of shining it up I can try and give it a full shine instead. The dead center really isn't a putter that would look too good, that why it didn't sell very well. Either way you are probably right about the dead center being an easier starting point. Sent from my Nexus 5X using MyGolfSpy mobile app Gotcha 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...
Thatginger96 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Gotcha Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Any tips for getting a duller shine out of the putter instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatginger96 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 IMG_1555.JPG IMG_1556.JPG IMG_1557.JPG IMG_1560.JPGIMG_1562.JPGIMG_1561.JPGIMG_1564.JPG This is a roundback I've been tinkering with this week, and finally settled on colors for. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Kind of like this type of color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 If you have a media blast setup, you could get it back to a similar look as it had when it was new. 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 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 So that body is stainless steel that was originally the same color as every "off the rack" Cameron - that tour blasted satin grey. Got that color by heating/torching. For the ping project, I would go to harbor freight or northern tool and check out their polishing compounds. I bet there's a low-shine abrasive compound that'll do the trick. Emery comes to mind as a compound that has a good abrasive profile, but I think it will give you a little more shine than you're looking for. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thatginger96 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...
Thatginger96 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Last question on this is I swear, if I applied heat to the Ping how would the metal react color wise? Sent from my Nexus 5X using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Not sure... I've never torched copper. I'll see if I have a beat up anser head I can try it on and give you a trip report Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thatginger96 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...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 You can torch it for color - things happen a little faster, and i'm not sure if you can get one solid color (maybe with practice?), but it's a pretty cool result on the few that i've tried over the years. That's probably 15-20 years ago since I messed with the old pings. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thatginger96 1 Quote http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatginger96 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 You can torch it for color - things happen a little faster, and i'm not sure if you can get one solid color (maybe with practice?), but it's a pretty cool result on the few that i've tried over the years. That's probably 15-20 years ago since I messed with the old pings. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I'll give it a go and see what happens, I need to pick up supplies for it today so torching it probably won't happen till tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Here we go... gonna have to buy up some old copper putters again! I'm gonna tell my wife it's all your fault!!! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thatginger96 1 Quote http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 I'd been staring at 3 putters ready to be torched for a couple weeks... took a break from (shittily) welding last night and knocked out all 3. Pics coming. 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...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Futura x5 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 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 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...
Xstiffshafts Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 I am debating on whether to use this knuckle on it. I think it may look great. The one on the left... I made the one on the right side, just working on these little welds 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...
Thatginger96 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Waiting on a sandblaster from a friend, but while I am waiting I am working on a SM5 Vokey wedge for another buddy at work. I've ground the sole down into a V sole of sorts and I'm removing several layers of rust on it. I plan on blueing it as well. Will post pictures once I get it done. Sent from my Nexus 5X using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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