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DTG Jeff
DTG Customer Service
Joined: 07 Nov 2008
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 Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject: Free Advice about club repair or assembly. |
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I have been repairing and building golf clubs for 19 years and I would be happy to answer any of your questions you might of come across while trying to do your own club work. Feel free to post your questions on the here and I will make sure to get back to you just as soon as I can with a answer.
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cnp3
Joined: 26 May 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:06 am Post subject: DTG Ferrules |
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| Do diamond tour ferrules have a significantly larger ID than other ferrules? I tried a couple of 5/8 ferrules over a couple different models of .370 shafts (an aldila, true temper, and a stock shaft from a competitor) and they slid the entire length of the Parallel tip. will a little extra epoxy hold them firm when it dries or may there be a sliding problem? |
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DTG Jeff
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:36 am Post subject: Ferrules |
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CNP3,
The 5/8 inch ferrules have a ever so slightly bigger inside diameter then the rest of the ferrules. This makes the much easier for the installation and making sure there isn't a gap between the ferrule and the hosel. A little bit of epoxy will hold those in place with no problem and should be used on all ferrules. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Jeff |
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gsherwood
Joined: 04 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:49 am Post subject: |
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How much epoxy should be used when shafting clubs?
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Gary |
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DTG Jeff
DTG Customer Service
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:15 pm Post subject: epoxy |
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Gary,
There are a couple things to know about epoxy for golf clubs. First is the longer the cure time the stronger the bond is going to be so I always recommend using 24 hour epoxy. As far as the amount, it takes very little in fact most club makers use to much epoxy. I recommend using something the size of a lolly pop stick and dipping it in the epoxy and then going inside the hosel and putting a thin layer throughout. Then dipping it again in the epoxy and putting a thin layer on the prepped tip of the shaft. Too much epoxy in graphite shafts can actually cause the shaft to break at the hosel. Let me know if you have anymore questions but basically make sure the surface of the shaft and inner hosel are coated in a thin layer and that's really all you need.
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Jeff |
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gsherwood
Joined: 04 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Jeff,
I was probably using too much for sure. Looking forward to doing more business with your company in the future.
Gary |
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lousyb
Joined: 20 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 2:24 pm Post subject: shaft prep |
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I just purchased a bunch of components from DTG, and will soon be assembling my first set.
I plan on using a rough grit sandpaper to prep the steel shafts, but do you have any suggestions for prepping the graphite?
thanks, I'm sure I'll have more questions once I receive the order and dive into it. |
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Cayguide
Joined: 25 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:37 am Post subject: |
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| A sharp box cutter, held at 90 degrees to the shaft. It seems scary, I know I was freaked out, but in fact it was super easy. The blade won't cut into the graphite if you aren't pushing really hard and it clears away the clearcoat and paint nicely. |
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DTG Jeff
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:32 am Post subject: Responses to Lousyb and Cayguy |
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Lousyb,
A lighter grit sand paper will work just fine for the graphite shafts or feel free to try and use the knife technique discussed in an earlier post. Let me know if you need any information on how to do it or if you have any questions.
Cayguy,
I'm glad the knife technique worked out well for you. I know it seems a little dangerous at first but once you start you will see how easy and effective it really is.
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lousyb
Joined: 20 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the help guys,
I have now received the order, I layed it all out on the floor and stared at it for a couple days.
Now for tip-trimming, I have a 3 and 4 hybrid instead of irons, should I cut to the equivalent iron number on the trimming chart? i.e. cut the hybrid 3 to the 3 iron spec on your chart?
I'm using the DT lite iron shafts.
the quality of all these heads looks very nice, I can't wait to try em  |
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DTG Jeff
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| Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:23 pm Post subject: trimming instructions |
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Lousyb,
That is correct the hybrids are tip trimmed the same as if they were irons however when it comes to cutting them to length a hybrid is cut 1/2 inch longer then the standard iron it is replacing.
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Diamond Tour Golf
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