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    Homemade Wenge putter, just for fun

    Just thought I'd share some pics of a wood putter I made. I build cabinetry and furniture for a living, this is my first attempt at a putter. It's not perfect but it turned out pretty good and feels great.
    I had no real plan going into it, just kept drilling holes, filling with solder and sanding. Didn’t measure anything so it’s a bit random
    I didn't want to put any money into it so I just used stuff I had around the shop. The silver is just holes drilled out and filled with solder. The other metal things are tungsten fishing weights. The wood is a chunk of scrap Wenge. Head weight ended up at 322 grams.

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    Nice looking. Importantly, have you missed a putt with it yet? ;-)
    Rustic? Well, no. That was not my intention!

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    Ha, I just finished it yesterday so it hasn't seen the course yet. I doubt it will replace my normal putter but it was a fun little project

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    That's a very kewel project, Brandon!! It will be interesting to hear how well it works on the "short grass" relative to feel and accuracy. Regardless, that's a really good looking "pasture pool" tool!
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    Very nice. How much loft did you put on it?

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    Thank you. 4 degrees, lie angle is about 70. Drilling for the shaft was the only real challenge. Took my time to set my drill press up just right

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    Looks great and seems like a fun project too~!

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    What locks the round shaft into place?
    "the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.” Confucius

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Adamsen View Post
    What locks the round shaft into place?
    In my very limited club assembling experience...epoxy glue.
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