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while mulling over being knocked back for a job, i was on evilbay and one a mizzy copper wedge!!! dont need a wedge but thought 'what would gibbo do' so 28 delivered hay ho. dont know if its because i play with copper every day, lol
any experts should i try and buff it up 'shiny shiny' or leave as. ps just got my 17 degree 910 fairway deliverd the day, sweet
 
I got a nice slate jaws 56 degree wedge for 26 delivered, face is pristine but discoloured slightly like my gw... luvvly jubbly

Gotta love a bit of ebay :thup:
 
For a time, beryllium copper was used in the manufacture of golf clubs, with emphasis on wedges and putters. Many golfers prefer the soft feel of BeCu club heads, particularly for chip shots and putts around and on the green, where an extra measure of control is desired. Due to regulatory issues and high costs, BeCu clubs are difficult to find in current production, so vintage and pre-owned examples remain in demand.

BUT

As beryllium compounds are toxic and cumulative poisons, there are some safety concerns with handling its alloys. In solid form and as finished parts, beryllium copper presents no known health hazard.[2] However, breathing its dust or vapors, as formed when machining or welding, will eventually cause serious lung damage.[3] Beryllium compounds are known human carcinogens when inhaled.[4] As a result, beryllium copper is sometimes replaced by safer copper alloys such as Cu-Ni-Sn bronze.[5]

So no welding it OK!
 
ScienceBoy said:
For a time, beryllium copper was used in the manufacture of golf clubs, with emphasis on wedges and putters. Many golfers prefer the soft feel of BeCu club heads, particularly for chip shots and putts around and on the green, where an extra measure of control is desired. Due to regulatory issues and high costs, BeCu clubs are difficult to find in current production, so vintage and pre-owned examples remain in demand.

BUT

As beryllium compounds are toxic and cumulative poisons, there are some safety concerns with handling its alloys. In solid form and as finished parts, beryllium copper presents no known health hazard.[2] However, breathing its dust or vapors, as formed when machining or welding, will eventually cause serious lung damage.[3] Beryllium compounds are known human carcinogens when inhaled.[4] As a result, beryllium copper is sometimes replaced by safer copper alloys such as Cu-Ni-Sn bronze.[5]

So no welding it OK!
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aye ma sniffin days are long gone,
sometimes when i worked with lead you got extra dosh to buy milk, true story
 
Very true about BeCu being carcinogenic. Defo don't machine it. This is one of the reasons it stopped being used for golf clubs. Dangerous to process. But, soft it is not. I had always wanted my dads BeCu B60 putter. A thing of rare beauty. Until he gave it to me. hard as nails, and impossible to judge distance with. The ball just pings off it. Bing! Useless. Well, in my hands any way.
 
murphthemog said:
Very true about BeCu being carcinogenic. Defo don't machine it. This is one of the reasons it stopped being used for golf clubs. Dangerous to process. But, soft it is not. I had always wanted my dads BeCu B60 putter. A thing of rare beauty. Until he gave it to me. hard as nails, and impossible to judge distance with. The ball just pings off it. Bing! Useless. Well, in my hands any way.
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I have one of these, and agree with your assessment. Distance control is terrible. It is not in my bag anymore, and my putting has improved since taking it out.
 
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