Posted April 22, 200420 yr I just recently changed the shafts in my MP 30's to DG s300's and the ferrules I used hang over the hosel a little bit. Does anyone have any good ideas on how to smooth them out so they sit flush. I've been told to put a little bit of acetone on a rag and spin the ferrule through the rag.
April 22, 200420 yr I just recently changed the shafts in my MP 30's to DG s300's and the ferrules I used hang over the hosel a little bit. Does anyone have any good ideas on how to smooth them out so they sit flush. I've been told to put a little bit of acetone on a rag and spin the ferrule through the rag. That's part of the process, but not all of it. What you're talking about is what we call "turning down" a ferrule. You need some fine grit sandpaper, we're out otherwise I'd tell you the exact grit. Just cut a piece about 6 or 7 inches long and half an inch or so wide. Put your club in a vise so you have easy access to the ferrule, and then put the sandpaper over it and pull back and forth on each end with even pressure. You'll have to go all the way around the ferrule, but it doesn't take long to accomplish. Just be careful not to scrape the shaft much, it can damage the finish on them. Once you've got it smoothed and even (just eyeball it), then you can do the rag/acetone part. Easy stuff man. With a little practice you'll be turning them down like a pro. :D Robbie TTG
April 22, 200420 yr this technique and procedure for smoothing the ferrule is key, makes the club look so much more professional...
April 22, 200420 yr I always put a layer of tape over the hosel of the club, too...just to be safe. Yup, that's always a good idea. A club with a finely turned ferrule always looks better than one sloppily done. It's the final touch that really makes a set stand out.
April 22, 200420 yr put the sandpaper over it and pull back and forth on each end with even pressure. You'll have to go all the way around the ferrule, but it doesn't take long to accomplish. Just be careful not to scrape the shaft much, it can damage the finish on them. Once you've got it smoothed and even (just eyeball it), then you can do the rag/acetone part. Easy stuff man. With a little practice you'll be turning them down like a pro. :D Robbie TTG Robbie! LOL! When you have to do it everyday like that without a turning belt and you have to suck all the dust, Don't ask me to play golf. :) I'll just ask you take my wallet and empty it. Especially if we have a really over size 1" Japanese hard plastic ferrule. I'm sure my arthritis and lung decease will come sooner than we though :cry: .
April 23, 200420 yr Hope Im not jumping in here. I have another method for turning down ferrules so theres no worry of scratching the hosel. I put a rubber cone thing I got at the hardware store in my electric drill and slide the ferrule over it. While holding 220 grit paper in the other hand, pull the trigger. Sand as far as you need. Install and finish with acetone. G
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