Great news. I'll get right on it. Thanx. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Reeder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 4:00 PM Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Shoptalk Old-timers
> Jim, > Welcome aboard! Regarding the FAQ on club care, I suggest you get Tom > Wishon's book "The Search for the Perfect Golf Club", there is a section > on club maintenance at the end, but more than that you'll end up with a > very good understanding of how clubs work. This book is a must have for > golfers. > > You should also get a copy of the Golfworks catalog. It is free at > http://www.golfworks.com/ . It has a section that outlines the clubhead > refurbishment they offer. This should give you some ideas. > > /Ed > > JimFarquhar wrote: > > >I am new to this fine area. > > > >I have a set of clubs that I am restoring: Spalding-left-handed stainless. > >They have great-sentimental value. They are Stainless cavity back heads. > > > >Needs: > > > >--Regripping > >--Perhaps sandblast the grooved clubface area like some Ping's that I have > >heard about. > >--Perhaps repaint the lettering/numbering (Spalding 9). Can spray paint > >work or some type of fingernail polish style application. > >--Scotch brite the cavity back portion and paint black/or sandblast the > >cavity and primer and paint black. > >--Spray on lacquer or something to help prevent rust on the True Temper > >Shafts. > > > > > >I thought that if I sandblasted the whole iron portion that it would look > >ugly and change club swing characteristics: wind, grabbing on dirt. It > >would be a quick fix, but not an elegant one. I like the polished steel > >look. > > > >Done: > > > >--Used very fine steel wool to remove the few spots of rust from shafts. > >--Used a small steel brush to remove years of rust. > > > >I have an air compressor. An arc welder. Have experience in automotive > >restoration. Cut off wheel etcetera. > > > >Is there some type of FAQ so that I can take proper care of my clubs in the > >future? I have been fixing up some of my son's clubs. > > > >Sincerely, Jim Farquhar > > > > > > > > > >
