Thank you for posting all this information. I printed out all 9 pages and have added it to my "book of knowledge".
Just a couple of additions I would like to make: I have found the easiest and most reliable method of removing broken off shafts is to use screw extractors. Get the ones that have large, coarse spirals. The type I use are from Vermont American part # 21822 this is a set of 5 which costs $7.99 at my local mass merchant. I use #3,#4,and #5 . For graphite shafts you may have to drill the shaft to accept the extractor (easy job on graphite which probably broke because the center hole in the shaft was filled with epoxy). Steel shaft requires no drilling (reaming). Simply screw (left hand thread) into the end of the broken shaft, heat the hosel and pull the stub out with the extractor. Allow to cool and unscrew the stub of the shaft from the extractor. Splurge and buy a tap holder for each extractor, total cost about $15 for three so your entire tool cost is $23 for all three sizes. The extractors don't wear out. Other tools you will need are a vise to hold the h!
ead and a drill to drill the graphite shafts to accept the extractor, and your torch and a glove to prevent burning yourself. Job is done much faster than reaming or setting up a tap contraption!
Other comment is on chop saws........ thin blades will "EXPLODE" could hurt you! If not hurt you will quickly find out how fast your heart can beat and you WILL FIND GOD as you give thanks!
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