Hickory Golf Clubs Refurbishment – The Reward Greatly Outweighs The Hard Work
One of the most often raised questions that one receives from Antique Golf Club Collectors is on the care and repair of hickory golf clubs. Here we're going to discuss two forms of hickory golf restoration; the appropriate methodologies for both straightening and for extending a Hickory shaft.
Many collectors have evaded a Vintage golf club if the hickory shaft has been warped more than an in. or so along its length. Even though the remainder of the club might be in good or even glorious condition, many die-hard collectors can't overcome the effect of that imperfect shaft
If the club is in otherwise good shape, do not immediately throw in the towel on it; Here’s what you need to do:
First, get a section of hollow metal tubing about 45 inches long that has an inner diameter just larger than the shaft you wish to straighten.
Next, take away the grip from the club.
Using a hand-held gas blowtorch heat the hickory shaft. If the shaft has a local kink in it, heat it around that area. If the shaft is bowed over a longer section heat all of that section accordingly.
You’ll need to pass the flame over the shaft at a modest pace- too slow and you melt the varnish and burn the wood. To fast and you may not get sufficient heat into the wood- here's where practice on a less valued club is advocated You need to get the wood hot enough for it to bend easily. You need to, of course, be wearing some safety goggles and some (leather not rubber) safety gloves. Once the shaft feels hot thru the gloves apply some gentle pressure to it to straighten out the worst sections – bending it over another separate block of wood works well. With the wood still hot (warm up it if required) place the shaft into the metal tube and leave it to chill naturally for no less than 20 minutes.
When you remove the shaft, it will be straightened! Simply repeat the process as necessary. This is comparatively easy and can really be done by any person.
The other common repair which is commonly viewed as perhaps too tedious or too hard is the lengthening of a Hickory shaft. The fact is this may also be accomplished quite simply if you follow our straightforward methodology. You may visit our site at this time ang get all the details which you need to finish your Hickory Golf restoration
The most important thing, as with any tedious task involving frail materials is practicing patience, and in this project, it will serve you well.
Andrew Shea has been concerned in Antique Golf, both on a personal level, and in a professional capacity for years. If you've a question or are interested in vintage golf clubs generally, you are often welcome at his site.
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