In a message dated 7/15/2008 6:06:09 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> The particular issue with the R7 is that it has a > stepped hosel, normally taking a .350 ferrule that has > a long collar on the bottom. I'm concerned about the > void that will exist in that area. > > -Don M Hi Don, What your talking about is that the bottom 3/4 or so of the bore is .350 and the top 1/4 or so of the bore is larger, say .360. Right? As long as the bottom 3/4 is "properly" shimmed you are fine using epoxy as a filler on the top 1/4, just don't rely on it for the bottom 3/4. We usually use the .335/.350 adapters that are made for this and they have a straight .350 OD and we have never had a failure and have done a lot to say the least. The ones we use look like this http://billybobgolf.com/adptwferr.html I had about a 1,000 piece job a few months back that required .335 shafts in .370 hosels to be done on the cheap, we are talking $1.00 graphite, $2.00 and $4.00 heads, and $0.15 grips. Normally for this my preference would have been to use Wishons spring shims and matching ferrules but I didn't want to spend more on shims and ferrules than I was on shafts and grips. At TFlans suggestion I actually used grocery store twist ties and got really good fit's and seating. TFlan said it didn't matter if I stripped the paper off the wire or not, that the epoxy wouldn't know the difference, I chose to strip it off. I cut a slit in the tip with my Dremel and worked in the mid area of the wire and then twisted each end (about 2" sticking out on both sides) it up and around the shaft. Those clubs (wedges & hybrids) were donated to a local charity tournament and we have not had a single one fail. David www.thegolfcoastonline.com > > --- TFLAN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >You can dig through the ST archives for a lot of > >ways > >to shim up a shaft tip. One method I've used, and > >proselytized is to use fiberglass window screen for > >the shim. Load the tip with epoxy, wrap enough > >screen > >material to fill the gap, wet the screen, and > >"screw" > >it in. I've done in countless times and never had a > >failure. > > > >I don't like those brass shims at all. They don't > >seem > >to do the job for me. There are other ways to shim > >up > >a shaft tip, but one thing you should not do is > >depend > >on epoxy to fill gaps. The epoxy is used for > >adhesion, > >not gap fill. > > > >TFlan > ************** Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112)
