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04-11-2007 02:35 PM #1
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Removing shafts with a heat gun
Now that I have recieved a set of Nippon shafts, time to remove the s300.
My question is can a I use a heat gun?
- what heat setting 500, 800 or 1100
- how long can I expect it to take
- any tips
Thanks.
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04-11-2007 03:06 PM #2
Put it on the highest setting... I use a blow torch on steel shafts when removing them from irons so I'm not sure how long it will take with a heat gun. You should be able to twist it off once the epoxy starts to loosen. I would give it a few minutes.
Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing, ... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs...
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04-11-2007 03:51 PM #3
On high a minute or two is all it takes. With steel shafted irons I usually put a heavy glove on, hit it with some high heat and grab the club by the head and the grip and apply a lot of twisting force.
Remember to cut the ferrules off first (messy!)
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04-11-2007 03:51 PM #4
Ditto what the Saint said. I tried to take a steel shaft out of an iron head with my heat gun once. Emphasis on the once.
A propane torch takes less than a minute per head.
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04-11-2007 04:53 PM #5
To each his own. I don't use the propane torch anymore as it leaves blue and black stuff and requires extra cleaning. Heat gun is my first choice and butane is my 2nd choice(for composite heads and Callys) The following article might interest you.
http://www.mitchellgolf.com/tech_use_puller.aspLive as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
Mahatma Gandhi
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04-11-2007 05:01 PM #6
On a somewhat related note, has anyone here ever seen the JB shaft puller in action?
A friend has one, and if you're not careful, like I was once, you can launch a driver head right across the room.
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04-11-2007 05:04 PM #7
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04-11-2007 10:40 PM #8
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use a torch and glove for steel shafted irons and save alot of time...no need to waste time with a heat gun
only need a heat gun if you feel you need to be cautious for wood heads I still will often use the torch ...no problems if you are careful
use a puller for all graphite shafted clubs
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04-12-2007 07:49 AM #9
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04-12-2007 07:58 AM #10
... and be in a well ventilated room as burning epoxy can be very smelly.. family members could come and shut you down!
.. as Weirfan mentioned use a good shaft puller when pulling heads off graphite shafts... never ever twist the clubhead off a graphite shaft as the fibres are warm and it will definitely weaken them. be vewy vewy careful..Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing, ... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs...
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04-12-2007 08:07 AM #11and be in a well ventilated room as burning epoxy can be very smelly.. family members could come and shut you down!Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
Mahatma Gandhi
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04-12-2007 08:57 AM #12
I used to use the heat gun, but it takes too long. Been using the butane kitchen torch for a while now and it is great. A minute or so for either steel or graphite and off she comes, no muss no fuss.
G
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04-12-2007 04:27 PM #13
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Thanks for the info and great tips.
I will try the heat gun tonight.
I am only doing 7 irons so I think the heat gun will be okay.
I have used the heat gun on graphite shafts and fairway woods with good results. I did learn the hard way not to twist the shaft when pulling.
Thanks again.
Best Regards all.
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04-12-2007 05:19 PM #14
If anybody is thinking of getting a heat gun now is the time:
http://canadiantire.ca/browse/produc...romSearch=trueLive as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
Mahatma Gandhi
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04-16-2007 02:24 PM #15
Hey Chief,
I have a driver head w/ a graphite shaft in it I'd like to pull. Would that heat gun do the trick? I've sold the head (so it needs to come out unharmed) ... I've never tried before, and I'm a little hesitant to start w/ something that's already been sold.
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04-16-2007 03:18 PM #16
Yes, it should work fine.
If you've never done one before be very careful about keeping the heat moving or you will scorch the paint. A good shaft puller is a must too.
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04-16-2007 03:20 PM #17
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04-16-2007 03:21 PM #18
If the shaft dies it's not the end of the world ... main priority is keeping the head in tact
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04-16-2007 03:23 PM #19
If you don't care about the shaft at all just cut it off at the hosel and drill out the shaft from the hosel. No danger of scorching at all.
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04-16-2007 03:27 PM #20
OK, new question .. w/o a shaft puller, would it be irresponsible to remove the shaft using heat (@ 250f as recommended) and then resell the shaft? I don't want to unintentionally damage it, then sell it and have it break.
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04-16-2007 03:57 PM #21
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04-16-2007 04:45 PM #25
thanks for the info everyone /// I now know NOT to do this one myself
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