Thanks for the info! I think this method will be safer than the Electric heaters I have been using. I use a cement fiber board as a back stop behind the clubs to somewhat contain the heat with a thermometer attached.
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From: Chris Burns
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 8:37 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Heat Source
Harold:
I use one of those yellow self-standing halogen lamps that you can buy at most hardware stores. The lens on it is 4 1/2" x 6" and I'm pretty sure it's got a 500W bulb in it. I keep the front of the lamp at least 12" from the row of clubs being cured. The heat will usually spread out to dry a complete set of clubs at one time.
I've played with clubs cured in this manner in as little as 2 1/2 hours after gluing. If the leftover epoxy (which I lay beside the clubs during the curing) is any indication, it seems to be rock hard in just over 2 hours.
The only downside I've seen is that this type of force drying can sometimes cause a small amount of epoxy to creep out of the top of the hosel. I usually check them after about 45 minutes and clean any hosels at that time that may have a bit of soft epoxy on them.
I know someone else talked about building a drying box to put the clubs in and I think it was Bernie who used a heating pad but I've found my method to be too convenient to bother switching.
Chris Burns
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Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 1:31 PM
Subject: ShopTalk: Heat Source
Chris Burns and others:
What wattage and type of bulbs do you use when heating the epoxied heads?
I would wish to reach 150* with my set-up if possible.
TIA
Harold Still (alias HStill:>)
