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how to remove golf shaft without a puller

by Dr. Cary Farrell II Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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  1. Remove the ferrule. The ferrule is the small plastic band that sits just above the hosel. ...
  2. Place the club in a vise to position it for shaft removal. The club should lie horizontally. ...
  3. Heat the glue inside the hosel. The hosel is the area where the shaft fits into the clubhead. ...
  4. Clean excess glue out of the hosel to make a comfortable fit for the new shaft. ...

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How do you remove a ferrule from a golf club?

Using a flathead screwdriver or pliers, pry the ferrule from the shaft and discard it. Place the club in a vise to position it for shaft removal. The club should lie horizontally. Make sure the vise grips the shaft securely to prevent it from slipping out. Expose the length of the head and about 8 inches of shaft. Heat the glue inside the hosel.

How do you remove a golf shaft from the head?

Removing a golf shaft from the head is fairly simple; however, it must be done carefully and properly. Remove the ferrule. The ferrule is the small plastic band that sits just above the hosel.

How do you remove a graphite shaft from a driver?

One method to remove a graphite shaft is to remove the ferrule, cut the shaft off at the hosel and drill the remaining part out of the hosel. However, on modern drivers, fairways and hybrids which are nearly all hollow inside, could potentially could push material into the cavity of the head and cause it to rattle.

How to remove a broken shaft from a club?

Golfworks sells a SHAFT EXTRACTOR BAR for $14.99 + s & h. Apply heat all around the hosel and the face of the club. Clamp the shaft in a vise using a VISE CLAMP $1.99 at Golfworks, apply heat then using the bar, push the head off. If you go slowly and apply heat continously while pushing the head it will come off. Don't rush!!

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How do I remove a shaft adapter without a puller?

1:594:14Simple Taylor Made shaft adapter removal 30 sec without shaft pullerYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAll right take the head on see that moves really easy and so you just keep kind of twisting. AndMoreAll right take the head on see that moves really easy and so you just keep kind of twisting. And pulling keep the head locked in and eventually it will come all the way. Off.

How do you remove graphite shaft without a puller?

0:193:50How To - Pull a graphite golf shaft - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAgain using a butane torch you can actually really focus the heat which is a lot better than sayMoreAgain using a butane torch you can actually really focus the heat which is a lot better than say trying to use a heat gun which could end up damaging. The fibers of the golf shaft.

How do you remove a golf shaft at home?

0:172:32How To Remove A Steel Golf Shaft From A Golf Club - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can also use a heat gun but it's going to take three times as long. The other things that you'reMoreYou can also use a heat gun but it's going to take three times as long. The other things that you're going to need or a club making vice vice clamp some heavy-duty gloves and probably a knife.

How do you make a golf shaft puller?

0:296:43Build your own golf club shaft extractor - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd put four bolts in it to hold it to a piece of heavy angle iron just actually is quarter-inch 2x4MoreAnd put four bolts in it to hold it to a piece of heavy angle iron just actually is quarter-inch 2x4 bent angle out of stainless steel.

How do you remove graphite golf shafts?

0:344:28How To Remove A Graphite Shaft From A Golf Club - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo you needed a special tool called a graphite shaft puller you're several on the market. That areMoreSo you needed a special tool called a graphite shaft puller you're several on the market. That are commercially available but they do essentially the same thing they securely clamp the shaft.

Can you reuse graphite golf shaft?

Along the lines of what fupresti said, as long as they're pulled properly you should be able to reuse a graphite shaft indefinitely. The only way a graphite shaft will become unusable aside from some freak accidents is by human error in part of the build or an out of control temper on the course.

How do you Reshaft a driver at home?

0:144:53How To Reshaft Golf Clubs - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipHere just as the pocketable bandha looks better with it as you can see two of ours also prep the tipMoreHere just as the pocketable bandha looks better with it as you can see two of ours also prep the tip taken basically the paint off the shaft that way to here to the epoxy.

How much does it cost to re shaft a golf club?

The average cost to reshaft your golf clubs is $24 per club plus the cost of the shaft and grip. A new iron shaft and grip can range between $10 and $95 while a new driver shaft and grip can range between $18 and $440. The majority of the cost comes down to what type of shaft you want and what grips you like.

How do you pull a fairway wood shaft?

1:054:56Club Building 101: Pulling a Shaft from a Bonded Driver - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipGet it set up. And you'll see that it's already starting to push the ferrule. That's fine startingMoreGet it set up. And you'll see that it's already starting to push the ferrule. That's fine starting to really mush. It.

How do you remove a golf shaft adapter?

0:119:32How to Remove Golf Shaft Adapter - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOnce you start to see it's a bubble up a little bit just take your hook blade. Slide it right underMoreOnce you start to see it's a bubble up a little bit just take your hook blade. Slide it right under there. And it should come off free easy a little cold out here in the shop tonight.

How do you use a golf shaft extractor?

2:035:25Mitchell Golf Steelclub Graphite Shaft Puller Commercial EZ ModelYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOff do not force or twist that head off at the end. So now that the head is removed from the shaftMoreOff do not force or twist that head off at the end. So now that the head is removed from the shaft you can remove the shaft from the puller.

How do you change a golf club shaft?

0:5210:45How to replace a golf club shaft - Step by Step - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThis is a nylon brush a wire brush wouldn't be too bad either that way you can clean out the actualMoreThis is a nylon brush a wire brush wouldn't be too bad either that way you can clean out the actual end of the golf club or the iron. Before you actually put the new shaft in you'll need a ferrule.

How do you remove a broken graphite shaft from club head?

1:357:16Removing a Broken Graphite Shaft 2019 -Golf Club Repair - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd this kind of shaft extraction is no different alright so the easiest way that I have found isMoreAnd this kind of shaft extraction is no different alright so the easiest way that I have found is you have to heat up this area and then you step drill.

How do you remove a golf shaft from the head?

1:015:14Golf Club Repair - Part 1 - Removing a shaft & cleaning the hosel - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBasically. Get your electric heater heat it up just a little bit in that little plastic Ferro willMoreBasically. Get your electric heater heat it up just a little bit in that little plastic Ferro will come right off you can almost pull it off with your hands once it gets softened.

How do you remove a ferrule from a graphite shaft?

0:223:50How to Remove Ferrule from Steel Shaft Golf Club - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipGently on the shaft. There's apply the heat. You're gonna see the ferrule start to bubble. Become aMoreGently on the shaft. There's apply the heat. You're gonna see the ferrule start to bubble. Become a bit more smooth-looking kind of like. You know it's getting warm honestly. Does not take. Much.

How do you replace a graphite shaft on a golf club?

0:157:38How to Install Graphite Golf Shafts - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt is recommended the house will be cleaned using cotton swabs and acetone. Simply dip one or two ofMoreIt is recommended the house will be cleaned using cotton swabs and acetone. Simply dip one or two of the cotton swabs into acetone and swab out the inside of the club head hosel.

How to remove a ferrule from a hosel?

The ferrule is the small plastic band that sits just above the hosel. With a utility knife or box cutter, cut a vertical slit in the ferrule. Using a flathead screwdriver or pliers, pry the ferrule from the shaft and discard it.

How to melt glue on a golf club?

Heat the glue inside the hosel. The hosel is the area where the shaft fits into the clubhead. Light your propane torch and apply heat to the underside of the hosel. This will melt the glue.

Do you need to reshaft a golf club?

The need to reshaft golf clubs is common. It is sometimes necessary to have a professional tackle a complete reshaft job; however, it can make his job easier if you eliminate a step in the process. Removing a golf shaft from the head is fairly simple; however, it must be done carefully and properly.

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It is important to know the proper technique for removing a graphite shaft. A graphite shaft could be ruined forever if removed by the conventional twist and pull method that we use for steel shafts. The fibers in the shaft tear apart when you do this. In this video, I will show you the correct (and cheap) way to remove a graphite shaft.

Removing an Adapter from a Wood or Driver

The process for removing an adapter is very similar to removing a graphite shaft with a minor twist as shown in the video below.

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How to remove graphite shaft?

One method to remove a graphite shaft is to remove the ferrule, cut the shaft off at the hosel and drill the remaining part out of the hosel. However, on modern drivers, fairways and hybrids which are nearly all hollow inside, could potentially could push material into the cavity of the head and cause it to rattle.

How much does a shaft puller cost?

Shaft pullers can range anywhere from around $20 for a devise that looks like a modified pry bar (you still need a vise and shaft clamp) to several hundred dollars for a hydraulic model. Regardless, invest in a good shaft puller if you are repairing clubs in any sort of volume. Remember how much shafts cost again.

What is a graphite shaft made of?

A graphite shaft is made from many layers of graphite pre-preg or long continuous strands of carbon fiber wrapped around a forming mandrel. To hold the layers or strands together, an epoxy resin is used. This same epoxy resin is not much different from the epoxy that is used to hold the head onto the shaft. In order to remove the head ...

How long to reheat a golf club?

If the clubhead does not come off at this point, reheat for a period of 25-30 seconds. Remember, you can always reheat the hosel, but you can’t remove heat if you heat the club too long. Continue this method of heating for 25 second intervals until the shaft puller has forced the clubhead from the shaft.

How many times can you remove graphite from a clubhead?

Sometimes these steps will have to be repeated as many as 3 or 4 times (or more) before successfully removing the graphite shaft from the clubhead, especially for titanium and aluminum clubheads. The more pressure that the shaft puller applies the less heat it takes to remove the shaft from the clubhead.

Can you discolor a golf club head?

If you do discolor the head, at least it will be on the back side that it least likely to be seen by the golfer when the club is at address. You are now ready to apply heat to the head for the purpose of removing the head from the shaft. It is best to remove the shaft as soon as the epoxy breaks loose.

How to clean epoxy from hosel?

Clean out any remaining epoxy in the hosel. Begin using a file and scrape away the residue, then apply a solvent to a small rag and wipe down the interior of the hosel. You may want to push the rag in with the tip of a screwdriver or similar tool.

Do you need a new shaft for golf?

Almost every golfer will need a new shaft at some point during his golfing career. Clubs can be reshafted at most golf stores and country clubs, but if you are a do-it-yourself type, removing and/or installing a new shaft is a straightforward project that will save you money.

Introduction – DIY Golf Shaft Pulling Tricks

We previously wrote about “ How to Pull a Golf Shaft ” where we cover the basic technique for properly and safely pulling both steel and graphite golf shafts. While that technique is a great best practice, and the only foolproof (-ish) safe way to pull graphite shafts, there are a few hacks you can use for pulling steel shafts at your home.

The Stove

This is the same technique as “by hand” but you use the stove for your heat source. I’ve been in a couple of random situations where I didn’t have a propane torch or heat gun at my disposal and had to pull a steel shaft from a head. All I did was fire up a burner on the stove and use it to heat the epoxy.

In a Vise

The vise technique is one of the great at-home DIY golf shaft pulling tricks. It’s not dissimilar to the “by hand” technique, but gives you a little more leverage and keeps your hands away from the heat. For this technique, you can approach in two different ways.

Boiling Water

This is my absolute favorite DIY golf shaft pulling trick based on ingenuity alone. What’s nice about this technique is that it works well and makes saving your sweet custom ferrules feasible as long as they weren’t super epoxied on. In order to do this, fill a pot with enough water to submerge your club head in.

Conclusion

Like I said in the intro, I’m going to recommend using traditional shaft removal techniques 100% of the time. You can find that approach here . That said, there are situations that may require an alternative approach and hopefully these DIY golf shaft pulling tricks will help you out there.

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I do most club work myself, the only thing I really dont do is loft adjustments and pulling graphite shafts. When it comes to pulling graphite shafts, everyone has their own input. Some say YOU HAVE TO HAVE A PULLER!!! others say, dont be stupid and overheat it and pull straight and you will be fine.

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I'm highly skeptical of the claims that guys in shops are pulling graphite, sans puller even though ones right in front of them. That makes zero sense and would make me hesitant to hand over any club of mine for them to work on.

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I have never sat there and watched them, or even asked them how they are doing it for that matter, but even the club techs arent even using pullers, why should I? I am super careful and meticulous with everything I do, I feel like this should be an easy thing to accomplish.

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I have never sat there and watched them, or even asked them how they are doing it for that matter, but even the club techs arent even using pullers, why should I? I am super careful and meticulous with everything I do, I feel like this should be an easy thing to accomplish.

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I have never sat there and watched them, or even asked them how they are doing it for that matter, but even the club techs arent even using pullers, why should I? I am super careful and meticulous with everything I do, I feel like this should be an easy thing to accomplish.

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Do not pull it without a puller. It's not worth it fraying a good shaft just to save a couple dollars.

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For what it's worth OP I own the barrett one posted above and it's awesome and very easy to use. I love mine. Haven't ruined a shaft yet

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In this video, I show you how to remove the putter head from the shaft. I use a propane torch, but a heat gun would suffice too. This technique can be used for irons, wedges, etc.

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Hey!! I'm Zach, the founder of The DIY Golfer. I created this site in 2015 while playing D1 collegiate golf to help myself understand the game of golf better and improve as a player. Fast forward a few years, and it has become much more than a journal.

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