Re: ShopTalk: Grip Tape

[tflan]

First thing I try is to slice a length of the tape with my 10" butcher knife, then peel the rest off. If it doesn't peel off, heat it. I use a propane torch. It's easier but it isn't cleaner. Adhesive residue remains and it can be a pain to clean. I use the same solvent and paper towels to wash the butt end. For steel shafts . . . burn it off and wipe clean. Also, there are tape scrapers available commercially or you can make one from a steel shaft. Cut it at an angle and sharpen it on your grinder. ----- Original Message ----- From: Graham Little To: ShopTalk@mail.msen.com Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 3:41 AM Subject: ShopTalk: Grip Tape Gentlemen   I’ve been encouraged to come out of retirement and I’m now a part time resident clubmaker for a chain of five golf stores in my home city. I now do a lot of repairs and I’m enjoying the experience. However, the one job that really irks me is removing layer upon layer of grip tape particularly off graphite shafts.   Does anyone have some magic they perform to make this an easier and cleaner job?   Cheers Graham