RE: ShopTalk: Putter Shaft Trimming

2002-07-02 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Ted, David, Arnie: I build all my putters to Stiff XStiff range, otherwise Im afraid as Arnie pointed out you begin to run out of butt diameter at the throat of the putter grip. This we found out the expensive way with a brand-newLH Scotty Cameron Newport II Pro Platinum, which we

RE: ShopTalk: Homemade SensiCore inserts?

2002-08-13 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
The depth of insertion is really a function of the diameter of the insert (no LOL on this sentence), and shaft profile. Quite a difference in starting diameter between McDonalds milk shake straw vs the party straws that hold balloons. I too use open cell adhesive foam 3/8 inch thick (spiral

RE: ShopTalk: new driver

2002-08-17 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi JP My son built 4 demo drivers this spring (identical shaft, grip, spec's) and he would be in total agreement that the 7* SMT Baltusrol LH has a big fade/slice tendency. In fact he can't hit a straight shot with it at all, and he has a 1 hcp. Anyone have a customer with a big draw/hook

RE: ShopTalk: Penley on spines

2002-09-01 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
I quote from their web site, The stiffest plane (spine) is on the sides of the shaft and perpendicular to the bend plane. From this I assume Penley shafts are all Type II (2N's and 2S's) and not Type I with N and S on the same plane like a steel shaft normally is. Since I haven't used or tested

RE: ShopTalk: Penley on spines

2002-09-02 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Connie 73 words might be the start of a new novel. Please have this trash published elsewhere! Thanks HarryS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of connie mack rea Sent: September 2, 2002 9:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk:

ShopTalk: Sole Grind

2002-09-04 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Are there any documented instructions on how to proceed with sole and leading edge grinding, what works, what doesn't, equipment, process used, etc? I have many of the clubmaker books but never seen this topic covered. Thanks HarryS -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: ShopTalk: Millimeters to Inches conversion

2002-09-09 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
http://www.joshmadison.com/software/ This one is called Convert and is real good. Its a free download. The price is right! Thanks HarryS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: September 10, 2002 12:15 AM To: [EMAIL

RE: ShopTalk: Tiger wannabe

2002-09-18 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Arnie I'm surprised he didn't opt for Nike 3 to PW and keep his existing Titleist 2 iron. Then Titleist could say Tiger plays their woods, irons, wedges and putter. Thanks HarryS -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL

RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith

2002-10-19 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
The name was probably worth something until GS dumped assembled SE forged wedges at rock bottom prices. Now with others entering the forged market it becomes even more difficult for people to remember / want SE's. Thanks HarryS -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

ShopTalk: Inexpensive shafts / ISO registration

2002-10-13 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
variation and waste (or actively improving process and product quality). ISO is no guarantee of level of outgoing product quality. And no, I haven't tried the Monarks. In other words, BUYER BEWARE !!! Harry F. Schiestel, CQA (Cert. Qtly Auditor and National Qlty Examiner) [EMAIL PROTECTED

ShopTalk: I have your mail

2002-10-25 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hey RWK, maybe their spring loaded puller works as good as their catalog mailing list. Two days ago I received 4 of their catalog's, so I sent them an email and told them to remove 3 of the names. If anyone by the name of Roger Asselin,Bev Clark, orLeroy Dietz exists on Shoptalk then I

ShopTalk: GolfRite Retractable Golf Brush

2002-10-27 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Not sure if they are around anymore or not. They moved to Alexandria, LA then I lost contact. They made a retractable golf brush for cleaning clubs. GS carried this product but not for several years now. Anyone know who sells these. Very inexpensive and real good. I tried GolfRite.com

RE: ShopTalk: Rust

2002-11-01 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
I heard a squirt of lemon juice and water does the trick (24 hour soak). But I've never done this, so can't attest to how well this trick works. Have to really clean the head some have thick coating from the orient. Maybe Coke might do the same thing.Thanks HarryS -Original

RE: ShopTalk: X Flex / S-Core / UL Pro 3.5

2002-11-07 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi "Mac", John M Fitting juniors has been close to my heart. I got into this biz with my sons when they were both in public school. My 2 boys and I started playing the game 6 years ago and the 2nd year of playing we decided to get into clubmaking and bought some of the clubmaking toys.

RE: ShopTalk: X flex shafts

2002-11-09 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Lloyd If you are going to throw out the statistic on Shaft Lab = 50% fitting success, then I would be curious as to: FitChip = XX% fitting success BTW, what is wrong in building demo's and field testing these on the golf range. Wouldn't that be a better strategy to either

RE: ShopTalk: Walter Hagen Clubs

2002-11-16 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Jack and Jents For leather grips check out http://www.thegripmaster.com/ (manufactures web site). Then contact the distributor Danny Seng (member of ShopTalk) [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have had forged MacGregor JN Muirfield heads restored by Golfsmith came out real nice. Using RK's reaming advise it

ShopTalk: The Ream Job!

2002-11-17 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Rob For parallel iron shafts I would recommend you buy 0.373 and not 0.375 inch. I find this works best for over 90% of the shafts and then the fit isn't sloppy. I run my drill press at 195 rpm, but I think RK has suggested even 150 - 200 rpm. A lot of drill presses have 250 as their lowest

RE: ShopTalk: Vacuum Salesman

2002-11-24 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi TFlan you sure know how to talk to the ladies with the JW's my neighbour always kept a beer bottle cap in his change pocket. They would have a newsletter to sell and ask him for loose change. With his hand he would orient the beer cap and put a quarter inside it. Pull it out of his

RE: ShopTalk: Tom Wishon's New Company

2002-12-12 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Tom Sorry guys but I'm about 200 posts behind. Until your announcement this was the best kept secret in golf. Hard to keep quiet I bet? Being from Canada, I get a higher %'age of left handed players so welcome your new LH line. Tom, will you be producing a LH forged blade and LH soft wedges

RE: ShopTalk: Delta Frequency Type II

2002-12-12 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi TFlan If your 6 shafts ranged in the raw state from 240 to 251 then maybe you have a supershaft in the lot. Do a 2nd frequency reading for all shafts type II (has a S plane and a N plane 90 degrees apart). I've measured some delta frequencies (S cpm - N cpm) as high as 15 (for the same shaft on

RE: ShopTalk: OFAT vs. DOE Experiments

2002-12-25 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
. Testing was reduced to several months. · The application of Taguchi Methods® at NASA resulted in improved battery voltage performance by 96%. COPYRIGHT © 2001 - 2002 BY HARRY F. SCHIESTEL (www.Golf54.com). ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: ShopTalk: Tom Wishon's New Company

2003-01-12 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Tom W When are you going live with the new web site? Your note below said not until Jan 6th, 2003. I would like to review the new Wishon designs. An emotional rollercoaster if we have to wait. Thanks HarryS www.Golf54.com TOM WISHON Tom Wishon Golf Technology 695 County Road 233 Durango,

RE: ShopTalk: Lie Angle Progression

2003-01-18 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Arnie and Charlie Our third year in business we broke the bank and bought a Mitchell Loft and Lie machine with putter attachment. I know the standard progression for lie and wehand select and dial in based on; component wts, cpm, swt.,NBP, etc. all the good stuff. We actually bend

ShopTalk: A struggling tour player

2003-01-18 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
I know a young adult player on the Canadian Tour. He won the Ontario Amateur several years ago. One of Canada's hopefulls. He gets new clubs from Titleist every year or so (basically when he wants them). He lives an hour from my place. I offered to measure all of his clubs for free (I do

RE: ShopTalk: Lie Angle Progression

2003-01-18 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
HiRichard I assume your wedges were not built constant length. Your 8 Iron and 9 Iron were the same lie angle. Thanks for the tip "I'll go down a little more" See ya next week at the show. Thanks HarryS -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On

RE: ShopTalk: Lie Angle Progression

2003-01-18 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Charlie When I said I'm not concerned about Joe Average, this was only in reference to my line of questioning. All my customers pay top dollar for my stuff and its all dialed in to the same standards regardless of playing level. I also suspect (as Arnie has aluded to) that what the Lie

RE: ShopTalk: PCS Equalizer Flex System

2003-01-18 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Tom the $42 question how many $'s? HarryS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tom Byers Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2003 11:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ShopTalk: PCS Equalizer Flex System This system was introduced by the PCS

RE: ShopTalk: GS Tour Cavity 'Mild Steel' LH heads

2003-01-28 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Order no. 2147L in case you want to review at the GS web site. I wonder if the marketing jents will call this a game improving enhancement? My personal favourite was the stainless 2068 Tour Cavity now discontinued. The 2068L had a production run of less than 12 months what a shame! Thanks

RE: ShopTalk: Severe Wobble

2003-01-30 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
When you find a shaft that will first rotate clockwise, then counter-clockwise, then repeats itself with continual reduction in laser diameter. A real keeper for demo purpose. Turn this shaft to the marked FLO line and it tracks on a vertical or horizontal line until it comes to rest. Just

ShopTalk: Email Read Receipt

2003-02-07 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Bobby and a few others: My email says, Do you want to send a read receipt? Do you mind turning this email feature off. Yes, I did change the Subject Line ... Thanks HarryS www.Golf54,com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bobby D. Sent:

RE: ShopTalk: Chinese Food and Clubmaking

2003-02-07 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
A plastic chop stick works real good for applying the epoxy. Wipe the chop stick to remove uncured epoxy ready for the next job. 1 plastic chop stick will last your whole clubmaking career. Thanks HarryS www.Golf54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: ShopTalk: GS business deal

2003-02-07 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
I wonder if Golf Etc. will sell GS line of assembled clubs? I bet they buy the components well below Pro Plan pricing. What good clubmaker doesn't love to get shafted ... Thanks HarryS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Al Taylor Sent:

RE: ShopTalk: Re:Spine Finder Plans

2003-02-07 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Tom Don't be too quick to discredit the effect of NBP and S alignment positions. Don't equate spine as a gimmick. All of my customers know about alignment. Don't discredit the benefit to all golfers, to include the high handicap player. A golf improvement strategy that works can be a benefit

RE: ShopTalk: Great new find

2003-02-08 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Arnie are there any gadgets, gizmos, or tricks of the trade you haven't thought of? Another great idea! Thanks HarryS -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 2:22 PMTo: [EMAIL

RE: ShopTalk: Variation vs. Operating Level

2003-02-08 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Dave 1. The first sentence I snipped is absolutely correct in my mind. Variation (or should I say lack of variation) reduces % Error. I would take No Variation club-to-club any day over the Perfect Operating Level. In other words no variation is far better than operating level. Most players

RE: ShopTalk: Re:Spine Finder Plans

2003-02-08 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Tom Many graphite shafts are Type II in nature, having a S and N plane 180 degrees apart. With a Type II shaft there are 2 S positions and 2 N positions. The 2 N positions are called N1 and N2. N1 (lowest frequency) is then referred to as NBP. A lot of sheet wrap is Type II shafts and almost

RE: ShopTalk: Re:Spine Finder Plans

2003-02-09 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
apart ? Can't happen. Cheers, John K - Original Message - From: Harry F. Schiestel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 10:42 PM Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Re:Spine Finder Plans Hi Tom Many graphite shafts are Type II in nature, having a S and N plane 180

RE: ShopTalk: Buy Your Nike Stock?

2003-02-09 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
My son sent me this note (and Mickelson is one of our favourite players, a great leftie like Canada's Mike Weir). Mickelson shot an 80 on Sunday to finish at 296 - dead last among those who made the cut. We want him to win a Major this year, but I think Nike Stock just went from"Sell"

RE: ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless Technology and free sample

2003-02-25 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Mr. Cheng I applaud your efforts to make the best shaft in the business. I carry your shafts on my web site (so I am a paying customer). I have used a lot of the Harrison UL Pro 2.5 to 4.5 woods in the past (and loved them), and my customers embarrass the UL line. To make such a marked

RE: RE: ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless Technology

2003-02-26 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
e is so small. Spine orientation or purring is really not necessary any more. Mike C. Harrison Sports, Inc. tel: 800-347-4646 x101 fax: 818-834-7601 e mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our new interactive web site http:\\www.harrison.com -Original Message-From: Harry F. Schiestel [mai

ShopTalk: Alan's Note on Spines

2003-02-27 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi John I was the inspiration to Alan's post, so do I get a freebie Orange Apache MFS65n S flex shaft? Thanks HarryS www.Golf54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 12:40 AM To: [EMAIL

RE: ShopTalk: Alan's Note on Spines

2003-02-27 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Actually John I was just kidding. I didn't expect a free shaft when I posted. Does the Orange Apache MFS65n shaft have a prodiment spine or is this great shaft spineless? I assume its the best shaft at any price (and it has a spine). Now I'm really confused. Alan, have fun with the freebie (no

RE: ShopTalk: Iron Byron Testing

2003-02-28 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
://www.harrison.com/http:\\www.harrison.com -Original Message- From: Harry F. Schiestel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,February 26,2003 9:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: RE: ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless Technology and free sample Thanks to the insight Alan, but I would still

RE: ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless Technology

2003-03-01 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
http://www.harrison.com/http:\\www.harrison.com -Original Message- From: Harry F. Schiestel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,February 26,2003 9:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: RE: ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless Technology and free sample Thanks to the insight Alan, but I

RE: ShopTalk: TT's TX-90 Shafts

2003-03-04 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Check out the new Apollo Spectre Lite iron shafts: A/L flex, 0.580 butt, 112 grams at 40 inch, 65-75 RSSR R/S flex, 0.600 butt, 112 grams at 42 inch, 70-80 RSSR You might verify the spec's if you order any of these. Thanks Harry S www.Golf54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

ShopTalk: New putter grip on the Odyssey DFX 2-Ball

2003-06-03 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Anyone knows which grip is used on the new Odyssey DFX 2-Ball putter? I know the first 2-Ball putter grip was made for Odyssey by Lamkin (Crossline Paddle). The new grip on the DFX 2-Ball is a tour velvet type material and has a real nice contour. My son wants to put the new Odyssey style

ShopTalk: Left handed forged blades

2003-06-08 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Kent The Raven NearNet forged blade is available LH in chrome plate. My son just built this last week. Absolutely stunning in appearance. http://www.ravengolfclubs.com/irons/forged/ ($16.50 to $14.50 USD). In Canada go to:

ShopTalk: Raven NearNet Cavity Back irons and Star Grips

2003-06-13 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Even the chrome mark up real easy. Wish they were forged from a slightly harder low carbon. HFS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve Cub Culbreth Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 1:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Followup:

ShopTalk: Integra head

2003-06-13 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi George When you have the evidence in hand that the head is indeed conforming, the local pro will tell fewer people than he told when he questioned its legal status. Trashing your high performance made clubs has been good for his business. Thanks Harry S www.Golf54.com --- GEORGE HUSON [EMAIL

ShopTalk: Tiger Trap Watch the movie

2003-06-21 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
http://www.buick.com/tigertrap/movies.html Thanks Harry S, www.Golf54.com

ShopTalk: All Wood Set

2003-06-25 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Don't say that TOO LOUD Ed, someone may rush out and get a patent. Thanks HFS, www.Golf54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ed Reeder Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 9:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk: All Wood Set Brian,

ShopTalk: Longer Driver Added Distance

2003-06-25 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Bernie I just built my first long driver, a 47 inch model: Built this length for others, but never for myself. Head PureFit DC Tour V, 14 deg., 400 cc, 190 gram head weight (lighter than the majority ofheads) Shaft Aldila One Mid Launch 65-R (type 2 with FLO on the N plane)

ShopTalk: DBS and RWK

2003-07-06 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi RWK That is fantastic news. I sure hope you get to the top of the list, then its your call what to do next. Parkinson's should be more scarey than the operation to kick it in the ass! I sure hope it is life altering. Keep the faith my good friend. Thanks Harry S www.Golf54.com

RE: ShopTalk: Someones Using My Name

2003-07-13 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hey RWK, when you have the best product and value, then the world wants to copy what is rightfully yours (without you making the nickel). Other designs in clubmaking catalogues have a resemblance to your design as well. Many people buy junk, then when they get serious then buy the RK

ShopTalk: How to pick torque?

2003-07-17 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Alan, David and Mike I'm late reading and jumping in too. Good post guys. Thats kinda like how I've been buying my Harrison UL Pro series wood shafts. S = Pro 2.5 / R = Pro 3.5 / A = Pro 4.5 / L = Pro 5.5 Also helps to minimize shaft inventory. I can't comment on graphite iron shafts,

ShopTalk: Stirring the pot ....

2003-08-09 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
I had a sales guy at GS tell me several years ago that Verplank's feel was so finely developed that he could pick out a new shipment of ferrules if they were off by a fraction of a gram. Sure Tiger, Verplank, and the other tour players are gifted in their chosen profession, but they don't have

ShopTalk: Stirring the pot .... TaylorMade R510 TP

2003-08-14 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Further reading on the subject from Edwin Watts web site. http://www.edwinwatts.com/AB1936000/showdetl.cfm?DID=8Product_ID=4554 TaylorMade R510 TP Driver Item # 7120 An authentic tour product manufactured with the original tour tooling and is the same club that more than 25 professionals on the

RE: ShopTalk: WOW!

2003-09-06 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Last fall, I was in the Pontiac, MI region and spent about6 hours at Arnie's shop talking golf, shop and gadgets. I must admit Arnie is a real fine person, with great wit and stories, and shares freely with clubmakers he encounters. When calling a person a prolix ass ... is that something

ShopTalk: American open wedges

2003-09-08 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Jeremy https://www.golfoundry.com/cdn/cdn-index.htm Model #8870, $12.75 Cdn Level I pricing Phone 1.800.888.6551 Kelowna, BC Thanks Harry S www.Golf54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jeremy Ingle Sent: September 8, 2003 11:44 AM To:

RE: ShopTalk: Please go Here

2003-09-11 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
passionate people - lawyers, volunteers, and visionaries - many golf and need game improving custom clubs ... HFS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom and Donna Mason Sent: September 11, 2003 6:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

ShopTalk: Edison clubs

2003-09-13 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Edison Clubs Assembled: Patrick Dunn London, ON, Canada P/F: 519.434.3296 Cell: 519.871.6641 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tell him Harry sent you. Thanks Harry S www.Golf54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Barnett Sent: September 13, 2003 1:01

ShopTalk: Club Racks

2003-09-26 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Al Regarding your post: Those with busier shops, use club racks, like those you see in pro shops. My question, were can a person buy those club racks? Where does the pro shops get their driver and fairway metal displays? Similar to what KZG sells their clubmakers. Thanks Harry

Re: ShopTalk: Club Racks

2003-09-27 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
thanks David great web site with lot of inspiring ideas didn't realize there were this many designs out there thanks again Harry S, www.Golf54.com -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: September 27, 2003 2:08

ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless (Shaft offer) ... LOL

2003-10-07 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
I'm still waiting for Mr. Cheng (or a Harrison rep.) to reply to my post from a couple of days ago ... hfs Good play on words Frank ... I like your sense of humour ... LOL -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent:

ShopTalk: Harrison shafts make ALL of them spineless

2003-10-08 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Drive shafts)? Mike Cheng, refer to Shoptalk post # 62396 and 65730 (restated below). Thanks Harry S www.Golf54.com Message # 65730 From: Harry F. Schiestel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun Oct 5, 2003 1:58 am Subject: ShopTalk: Harrison shafts make ALL of them spineless Hi Mr. Cheng Re: Message

ShopTalk: NBP-COG and Testing

2003-10-09 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Dave T and others: Can a shaft exhibit severe wobbling (non FLO) on the pure spine plane? Can a shaft exhibit severe wobbling (non FLO) on the pure N1-N2 plane? The few tests I've seen to determine the effect ... majority of these tests are absurd and designed by people who have no insight for

ShopTalk: GS testing 4 cardinal positions

2003-10-09 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Bill Regarding your comment difference in shaft performance vs. Spine at one of the 4 cardinal positions, I assume from this (and correct me if I'm wrong) that GS tested SSTPUREPPOPtm at 3, 6, 9, 12 o'clock positions. Is this what you implied? If that is the case, and if their testing

ShopTalk: Differential Deflection and the Real Planes

2003-10-11 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi DaveT You are saying 'differential deflection' finds the real planes. Can a shaft exist were the 'real plane' will change locations as it is trimmed to length? If a shaft was marked with 360 lines running the full length of the shaft then can a 'real plane' go diagonal, or do the planes always

ShopTalk: Top Clubmakers / GD / Dr. Loft

2003-10-14 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Tom My son and Icancelled our 3 year subscription to GD, due to the conflicting instructional coverage, and some teachers are mere hacks. I do intend to purchase the Nov. 2003 issue, just to read your published article, unless its posted in full on the internet. Regarding the Top

ShopTalk: Not golf

2003-10-15 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Subject: A farmer named Clyde A farmer named Clyde had a car accident. In court, the trucking company's fancy lawyer was questioning Clyde. Didn't you say, at the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine,' asked the lawyer. Clyde responded, "Well, I'll tell you what happened. I had just loaded

RE: ShopTalk: Chinese Apollo's - Steel Shafts

2003-10-15 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Corey How bad are the new Chinese Apollo's steel iron shafts? I had a lot of trouble trying to use this shaft ... confusing. I'm going back to using TT. A lot of Tier I automotive parts are being sourced to China. Thanks Harry S www.Golf54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: ShopTalk: Robotic graphite shaft research

2003-10-15 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Corey Not a problem and thanks CB. What surprised me with working with Danny Seng is the short time span in which we had to accomplish the task at hand. When I received the first email from Danny, he was flying to Singapore within a week. I had to design the test and he had to build the test

RE: ShopTalk: Chinese Apollo's - the horse

2003-10-16 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
CB good luck with the horse ... hfs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Corey Bailey Sent: October 17, 2003 12:20 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Chinese Apollo's - Steel Shafts Harry, SNIP / SNIP. Right now, I'm off to Utah

ShopTalk: Hitting the ball too high ... why?

2003-10-25 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Doug I would try putting the ball in the middle of your stance. See what happens. For my driver I had to put the ball 3 inches left of my left ankle. I'm RH too. Now I can go over mature maples to cut off a dog leg. Your problem with trajectory is opposite to what I had. ButI hit all

RE: ShopTalk: Bad habit!

2003-11-13 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Is he good at 'lawn bowling'? :) Harry S -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of skismithSent: November 13, 2003 11:16 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Bad habit!Just a guess here, but is he under 5' 8", over say

ShopTalk: Golf Gauge by Scotland Golf

2003-12-09 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Golf Gauge by Scotland GolfHas this company moved or out of business? I want to buy 2 bendingbar's with the brass end. Anyone have a used unit or even a usedScotland machine? I'm starting to duplicate my equipment in the shop.When the boys leave they can split it up. :)Any used eqpt. for

ShopTalk: Not Golf but Top Fuel

2003-12-15 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Check out www.RogerDeanRacing.com Hung out with Roger one weekend when he brought his Top Fuel car to Ontario. My brother-in-law Ed was his Crew Chief and Head Mechanic for over 2 years. They did 4.68 during a qualifier which was about 312 mph ... pretty FAST !! Only problem, neither of them golf.

ShopTalk: Real Clones from China

2003-12-20 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
I'm hearing a lot of business travellers going to China are coming back with a full 14+ piece set of either Callaway or TM's with matching OEM golf bags. As the story goes, apparently they have duplicated the tooling and sent to other casting houses, so it doesn't even look like a clone,

ShopTalk: Real Clones from China

2003-12-20 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Pat K You nailed it.That is exactly what is happening. When more than 1 foundry wants to make the identical copies, they merely duplicate the OEM tooling, another set for the 2nd or 3rd foundry.They are just selling to business travellers coming into China, so they themselves are not

ShopTalk: Muirfield Blade 6 Iron RH

2003-12-30 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
I'm looking for a used 6 iron MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Muirfield forged blade Right Hand. I only need the 6 iron head which is missing from the set. On the hosel is stamped 'Tour Forged'. These clubs were made around the period 1983 to 1988, so they are 16 to 20 years old. If you have any

ShopTalk: FSMatching Program [ http://home.att.net/~fsmatching ]

2004-01-21 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Jeremy First look at this web site for specialized clubmaking software. FSMatching Program. http://home.att.net/~fsmatching Please contact CHSilcoJr [ CHSilcoJr @ worldnet.att.net ] Now to review the quality of the heads relative to weight: 3---237.5 Wt. Spec = 239 g Head Wt. = -1.5

RE: ShopTalk: RH vs LH Golf / Other

2004-01-31 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
- Original Message - From: Harry F. Schiestel To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2004 10:01 PM Subject: RE: ShopTalk: RH vs LH Golf / Other Andy, that's quite the leftie / rightie lineup in your family . thanks for sharing.

ShopTalk: Newport 2 TeI3 + JN Muirfield 6 Iron RH

2004-02-09 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
NEWPORT 2 TeI3 No sure who the expert on Scotty Cameron putters is? Why do some TeI3 have an octagonal box around the letters TeI3 and others do not? Is it to donate the year of manufacture or changes to head weight? Just curious. JN MUIRFIELD BLADE 6 IRON RH Anyone have a used

ShopTalk: Titleist Vokey 200 series chrome wedges

2004-03-22 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Can anyone tell me when Titleist discontinued the 254.12 Vokey wedge offering. My son has a set of 3 Vokey wedges, 250.08, 254.12, and 258.08 chome left hand. Titleist web site doesn't list the 254.12 anymore their closest offing is the 254.10. Just wondered when the Vokey 254.12 was

ShopTalk: Titleist Vokey 200 series wedges

2004-03-23 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Pat K I appreciate the insight Pat K, so thanks. I was hoping I wasn't losing my mind. I sent his 254.12 out for plating, so couldn't validate it wasn't really a 254.10. Thanks Harry S www.Golf54.com -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On

ShopTalk: 1 X 42 Belt - 60 grit coarse

2004-03-24 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Who sells this in Canada or USA. I find a lot of stores sell 1 X 30 but not 1 X 42. GS is selling the fine grit, and I want 60 coarse. Any recommendations as to a good source? Thanks Harry S www.Golf54.com

ShopTalk: 1 X 42 Belt - 60 grit coarse

2004-03-25 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk: 1 X 42 Belt - 60 grit coarse Golf Works in Ottawa Canada sell 42 belts Bill Silver Harry F. Schiestel wrote: Who sells this in Canada or USA. I find a lot of stores sell 1 X 30 but not 1 X 42. GS is selling the fine grit, and I want 60 coarse. Any

RE: ShopTalk: Oops!

2004-04-28 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
I got the same flash warning from Norton thanks Harry S -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Bill C SwinglerSent: April 27, 2004 8:59 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: ShopTalk: Oops! The Group, Please be aware! Yesterday and

RE: ShopTalk: Measuring - True Measure device

2004-06-04 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Andy Once I bought the Mitchell Ruler with Sole Plate (sole touches a pin), I have never again used the TM ruler. With the TM unit, I was getting anal trying to see the exact pinpoint center of the sole, to ensure accuracy. Anyone from Canada need a True Measure ruler? I have a nearly new unit

RE: ShopTalk: Business Practices

2004-06-06 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Andy, you are a class act, most hobby guys would not of added the $15. I had a local guy ask me twice over 2 years forcomponents. Once a ferrule, and then a grip. Both times I said "I don't sell stock, sorry". Quite frankly, I don't care he is in a pinch, and short to finish a job. I've

ShopTalk: Who makes ferrules?

2004-06-07 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Besides Bohning, who else manufactures ferrules? thanks Harry S -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Harold StillSent: June 7, 2004 9:15 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Fat shaft removal Keith: The problem I

RE: ShopTalk: Who makes ferrules?

2004-06-11 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Thanks to all who replied. Samuel, does SJ Crow have a 1.800 phone #? Thanks again - Harry S -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Samuel Jerome CrowSent: June 9, 2004 2:33 PMTo: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Who makes

ShopTalk: Initial Electronic Scale Evaluation

2004-06-16 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Ed, great thorough evaluation on the digital scale performance. Royce, that would be 'correct eh' and thanks for being so insightful. Jen, what did you pay for the Scale in our funny CAD money? Cub, I'm with Jen. I've worked with Triple Beam and Digital, and have completed Gauge RR studies on

RE: ShopTalk: Initial Electronic Scale Evaluation

2004-06-17 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
:) ALL Happy Campers right Cub ... Yes Choice!! Thanks HFS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve Cub Culbreth Sent: June 17, 2004 3:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Initial Electronic Scale Evaluation Thank God for the

ShopTalk: Odyssey 2-Ball Tour Fill

2004-07-29 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3690032736 This putter has the Tour Fill attached to the bottom of the putter.Does anyone know how many grams this adds to the weight of the putter?Can this be purchaseddirect from Odyssey?Does anyone make / sell a generic model of the Tour

ShopTalk: Scotty Cameron Newport / Odyssey Two-Ball No Insert

2004-10-02 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
My son likes the Scotty Cameron NewportPutter (plays putts left hand). Did Titleist make early Newport TeI3 'Stamped on the Sole' in LH offering? Can you get a SC Newport putter with a head weight of around 350 grams? Aside from eBay, is there a web site devoted to older Scotty

ShopTalk: A test from Harry (myGolfDNA)

2008-08-24 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Just a test . Thanks, Harry http://www.mygolfdna.com/ www.myGolfDNA.com Wingham, ON, Canada The Game of Golf - 100 Methods to ImproveT CP IndexT Master Clubfitter and Clubmaker Schiestel HOUSET [Conceptual Agenda for Golf]

ShopTalk: Test

2008-10-14 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Just a test . hfs _

ShopTalk: Advanced Golf Clubhead Clearance

2008-10-22 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
John, 7.5 sized font is pretty hard to read the great deals you pass our way . LOL !!! Harry, www.myGolfDNA.com http://www.mygolfdna.com/ _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 4:49 PM To:

ShopTalk: 7-iron at 353 cpm - how?

2008-12-09 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Robert, Why do you not use a 5 clamp like most other clubmakers so cpm numbers can be compared easily? Just curious! When you specify FitChip fitting it recommend that I be using a 7-iron cycling at 353 cycles using a 5 clamp. I have a question . does this stated number assume a

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