Chopping down a graphite shaft..

[Qwerty]

I'm looking to take 1/2" off a driver shaft, what's the done thing? Is just done with a junior hacksaw then sanded off.

I can't think of any other way but I obviously want to get it right first time, no splintering etc..

 

[Alex1975]

Put some tape around it to help it not splinter. Get a vacuum and put the tube right by where you are cutting and put a mask on.

I forget what the blade they use is but its more of a rounded file on a hack saw frame. Again this helps it not splinter.

That dust is bad for you!

 

[Foxholer]

Yep, that's the way.

From the Butt end!

Tape around the area before starting to cut and make sure it's help solidly - in a vice (with rubber holding the shaft in place) and the tape as close as poss to the jaws. Tidy up the cut with fine paper. I use wet and dry as I get it free, but there is probably better.

 

[clubchamp98]

I'm looking to take 1/2" off a driver shaft, what's the done thing? Is just done with a junior hacksaw then sanded off.

I can't think of any other way but I obviously want to get it right first time, no splintering etc..

try and rotate shaft as you go so you are cutting into shaft closest to you and avoiding cutting at the back of the shaft that is where it can splinter.
if you only cut into the nearest part there is no pressure at the far end of your blade.
Be careful when almost through as this is where most of the fibres split.

i find if you file around the line first with a ceramic tile file you get a better finish.

use masking tape as some sellotape so can stick to well and pull some of the fibres when you take it off.

 

[Qwerty]

Sorted :thup:

Had a trial run with the 4 wood first,before doing the driver.
Piece of cake tbh.
I rotated it for the final part of the cut to avoid splintering.
I was surprised at the wall thickness which made it much easier than I expected, I thought it would of been thinner.

Thanks for the advice folks, much appreciated :thup:

 

[Oddsocks]

Just about to do a driver myself so thanks for posting

 

[Jimaroid]

Angle grinder and a cutting disc. No bother. 👍

 

[Norrin Radd]

i have a driver lined up for the chop ,its going to get a junior hacksaw and a bit of a rub with sand paper ,dead easy job.

 

[duncan mackie]

As a hacksaw is relatively coarse (relative to the fibres) it also makes sense to run a Stanley knife (or similar) around the cut line first. This will cut the outer fibres cleanly and you can saw and sand away as you wish.

Then again you are only going to stick a rubber grip on it afterwards so chop saw, band saw, angle grinder, ras, etc etc will all get it done with a minimum of fuss!

 

[User62651]

Trimming will affect the swingweight and the resale value of the club, why not just choke down the grip an inch?

 

[Scratch lefty]

Hacksaw, use a "round" carbide blade. Smooth the edges with 240 emery cloth. If it does splinter don't panic, use a little super glue then wipe the excess of quickly.