making a hickory golf shaft...the full process in detail.

[@Alandale45]

Thank you for the educational video, Gavin.

[@patrickfullsail2011]

I have been searching for this video!

[@TheTurfrex]

What did they use to attach the heads to the shafts when golf 1st started???

[@timewarpgolf]

the first written record of golf dates 1457. We don't know exactly what clubs looked like then but very likely similar to what are known as the "Troon Clubs" you can Google them. The heads and shafts were joined by a splice joint, called a scare. They would've used glue, made from animal keratin, and then bound over the join with linen string.

[@TheTurfrex]

@@timewarpgolf thanks for the explanation! Much appreciated!

[@graemetaylor4149]

Gavin interesting video. I don't think you mentioned but what wood are you using - Ash?

[@timewarpgolf]

This one is hickory

[@graemetaylor4149]

@@timewarpgolf Gavin, that must have seemed like a stupid question, especially I have have just realised it says hickory in the title! Doh! However, I don't imagine hickory is readily available in the UK?

[@timewarpgolf]

@@graemetaylor4149 correct...it is not indigenous to the UK.

[@chickeynanda3191]

Hi sir I want To Buy clubs hickory golf old new Right clubs

[@ubute]

Nice. You know I once heard dentists go into their profession because combining science with artistry appeals to them. Perhaps it's similar with you; there's certainly a lot of artistry here with a technical underpinning. BTW did you find the shaft gained more life as you trimmed it, and were you checking for that as you progressed?

[@timewarpgolf]

Yes, absolutely. Ever couple of minutes I give it a waggle to feel how lovely it is...and err on the side of caution...as it's easily to take to much off. Regards, Gavin