1. Basics of Shaft Cutting
Thursday June 18, 2009
2-3PM Eastern Standard Time
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with Jeff Summitt
Technical Director, Hireko Golf
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2. Use the Right Tools for the Right
Application
STEEL VERSUS GRAPHITE
LIGHTWEIGHT vs. STANDARD WEIGHT
MANUAL VERSUS MOTORIZED
You Chose Among the Following Methods for
Cutting & Abrading the Shaft
3. Tubing Cutter
• Low cost
• Manual, time consuming
• Recommended for steel
shafts only!
• Be very careful on ultra-light steel shafts
•Wheels will wear out quick
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4. Hacksaw (Frame)
• Very low cost
• Manual, time consuming
• Recommended for graphite /
composite shafts
• Some care and preparation is required
•Special grit edged or rope saw blades last a
long time
5. Dremel® or High Speed Rotary Tool
• High cost
• Motorized, but not much
faster than manual
• Recommended for all
shaft materials
• Use eye protection or near others in the vicinity
•Wheels will break easily of wear out quick
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6. Bench Grinder with Abrasive Wheel
• Most cost effective system
• Motorized & much faster
than manual methods
• Recommended for all shaft
materials
• Use eye protection / protective guards
•Wheels will last a long, long time
7. Mini-Chop Saw with Abrasive Wheel
• Very cost effective system
• Portable and much faster than
manual methods
• Recommended for all shaft
materials
• Use eye protection / safety precautions
•Wheels will last a long time
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8. Chop Saw, Power Saw or Radial Arm Saw
with Abrasive Wheel
• Most expensive system, not portable
and designed for higher volume
shops
• Recommended for all shaft materials
• Use eye protection / safety precautions
• Cutting fixture optional for cutting entire sets of shafts
at the same time
9. Tips and Techniques
1. Cut shafts as straight and accurately as possible
2. Remove all burrs after cutting
3. Avoid leaving sharp edges on the shafts
4. Obey all safety rules
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