Re: ShopTalk: SA 2000 contact info

[Don Flatgard]

I've done it both ways but I don't mix it with the epoxy if I am doing several club, some may need it, others don't. It works. As I said I've never has a head I installed loosen up or come off under any circumstances. I am very careful preparing the shaft, I cut sandpaper into about 1 1/2" by 4" strips that I roll and fit around a  drill bit to use in the drill press to clean the inside of the hosel. ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 12:21 PM Subject: Re: ShopTalk: SA 2000 contact info In a message dated 8/29/03 11:08:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What exactly is sugar sand? Regards Jeremy Don Flatgard wrote: I won't comment about the epoxy but when shafting a club where the shaft and head is a loose fit but enough for a shim I sprinkle a little sugar sand on the shaft after the epoxy then twist it into the head.Sure tightens it up and I never had one come off.  df Sugar sand is what you get on the beach in Destin, Florida. No kidding. It's worth the trip! I keep a jar on my workbench and in the dead of Winter here in Michigan I close my eyes and run the sand through my fingers. The rest of the time it's great for assembling clubs where the shaft normally needs some shimming. A few tips though: Wash the sand when you get it home, you don't want salt contamination. Mix the sand into the epoxy, I don't recommend the method described above because there won't be enough epoxy (IMHO).