I don’t think many, if any, of your viewers have seen one of these vintage clubs without the rust and wear. You just imagine a golfer in 1920 trying to explain his shiny new clubs to his wife. Beautiful work.
Thank you. That's what's fun about doing this - we get to see the rusty clubs from the junk bin in their original state. I can't imagine there's anyone alive who was around to see it then!
Thank you. I agree. What we see as a junk hand-me-down was once someone's dream clubs they got for Christmas or whatever. Imagine opening a package and seeing a set of these. Crazy.
maybe they weren't as good as how this restorative work looks.. not sure if they had all the machining and polishing equipment 100 years ago, did they?
Oh and a Proper Pint! Love the ancient stuff. Hey you know most of the Euro stuff was stainless even way back. That limits some options--unless of course you plated over the SS.
The pint is a must-have for a successful result. I have a few stainless irons in the bag that I'm going to make a video of. The plating wouldn't be necessary as the stainless will shine to a mirror finish. But, you'd have to find an excuse to pour a pint in between the steps.
So many great moments. First, the Big Cedar panorama. Next the light comedy throughout. And that finished product. This may be your best work yet. Outstanding stuff.
My main man, another work of beauty. This one turned out great. Thanks for all you're doing to keep those old clubs out of the landfill by saving them one at a time. Jon
Thanks, Alan. Not sure if it shows up in the video that well, but I added a touch of gold paint to those lines and it looks SO good against the shiny face.
Brad my man, you’ve put my efforts to shame….I’m loving the belt sander and the sandblasting gives it a great look…and your Nickel plating is spot on…I’m well jealous 😊
Bought an old golf bag with some laminated woods plus some old irons last Friday, one of the clubs was a W G Chalmers mashie niblick with Stonehaven on the back, the face just has dots, must be a sign that I should start restoring old clubs 🤔love the content.
That’s awesome. I’ve got a full set 2-9 Spalding Robert T Jones Jr with the fish scale groves from the 30’s, that I want to restore. However, I can’t figure out how to get the shafts out of them. All of the patent numbers on them says that the shafts are screwed in. I don’t want to damage the shafts or grips because they are original and in pretty good shape for being 90 years old. However, I want to restore them and put new shafts and play them nonetheless.
The Spalding video I have on my channel had the threaded shafts. They thread in the OPPOSITE direction of the face, so a right-handed club would loosen counter clockwise from address. If you're are threaded, keep this in mind. Every time a ball hits the face, that would tighten the club head against the shaft, if that makes sense.
Awesome work as always Brad, you are a inspiration and I one day look forward to being at your level at Golf club restorations, The nickel plating is something I definitely need to add to my workshop. Keep up the great work mate👍from 🇦🇺
Hi Garrett. If you're not planning on a full restore, I'd just polish them and leave them with the chatter. To get rid of chatter, you either have to sand down to the bottom of the ding, or fill it up with something (see my Mizuno deep scratch repair video). If you are going to do a full restore, then this is the way. If these are your gamers, I'd just enjoy them as is, and practice on a junk club until you're ready to do it.
Yes, there's a link in the description to my Amazon storefront to all of the equipment. The grinder attachment is called the "Multi-tool": amzn.to/3vRR1pO It really saves a lot of time, but you can do all of it with sandpaper if you want to be more budget conscious .
Hey Brad, I've been watching your videos the past couple weeks and I love what you're doing! Keep up the great work! I have a couple questions regarding the whole process... Is a bench grinder and bench buffer interchangeable? Or would i need both pieces of equipment? On your amazon store page you have a bunch of different solutions for electroplating... I just want to make sure i understand the whole process. Step 1. Strip the chrome. 2. Apply Electrocleaner solution. 3. Apply surface activator solution. 4. Nickel Strike Bath 5. Chrome bath Any differences between the Krohn over the Gold Plating Services? Or do you have a preference on the brand? I also noticed in one of your videos you used the nickel sulfate crystals, are you now using the pre-made solution like on your amazon store?
Thank you. Yes, they're interchangeable. I just converted my bench grinder(s) into a buffer by removing the wheels that come with it and using the spindle attachments so i can quickly swap the polishing wheels in/out. I'd say go with the bench grinder in can you ever want to have an actual grinder for sharpening tools, wire brush, etc. Also if you think you'll ever use the add-on attachment for the belts I use, get something hefty in terms of the motor. You don't have to spend a lot. The orange one in my video was a cheap one from Harbor Freight. Regarding the steps, that is correct except I don't use actual Chrome. It's a bright nickel i'm using in Step 4 and i'm done. I didn't see the Caswell crystals on Amazon, so I linked to the pre-made solution in case someone doesn't want to mix their own. I've had good luck with the Caswell products, so if I did it again, I'd still buy their crystals. I've also had good luck with the Gold Plating Services stuff (the activator, etc). Keep the questions coming. I hope you give it a try.
Nice work…is there much risk using the Dremel tool to re-engrave the lettering? Will it easily slip out and mar the smooth surface? Thoughts on sanding that area smooth and then laser engraving the letters back in the surface? Love your channel.
@@BradMeehan I tried a few steps on a test club today and the results were great! Thank you for the content! I noticed in some of your videos you have a golf clip reference book of some type? I’m trying to get some club info as already my wife and her Dad are asking me to do their clubs! Lol
It's just acetone. Even wet piece of thin cardboard will work. It just has to be flat so you don't dip into the recesses of the stamping. You can wipe the smaller smears after they dry.
How much would you charge for one of these transformations? I have two similar John Black hickory shafted clubs I play with here and there that I’d love to have that done to!
@MarkCrossfield Did a great video (ruclips.net/video/nnIR2oCRWYM/видео.html) comparing an 80's bladed Top Flite iron to the modern Callaway Mavrik and the blade was as performant or better in some cases than the modern club. I can't say if a club 60 years older than his Top Flite would perform. Certainly there were advancements in design and weight distribution, but as he says in the video, there is only so much you can do with a forged chunk of metal in terms of moving weight around. I'd bet you'd be able to hit some good shots. I'd also say the shaft would have to be comparable to make that assumption. Here's his video. He does a great job: ruclips.net/video/nnIR2oCRWYM/видео.html
There are tons of tutorials here to help you get started. I'd start with the How to Make a Polisher video, and my polishing 101 steps first to get the basics. I try to answer all comments so please ask as many questions as you'd like. It helps everyone that way. Thanks for joining us.
100 year old steel shaft restoration here: ruclips.net/video/cR0sS-kXw68/видео.html
SUPERB !!! BTW,,,,,where is the golf course at the beginning of the video
Gorgeous !!! And I love the "portable" chroming set-up! Absolutely brilliant!
Absolutely incredible! And Guinness my favorite! So glad I found this channel.
I don’t think many, if any, of your viewers have seen one of these vintage clubs without the rust and wear. You just imagine a golfer in 1920 trying to explain his shiny new clubs to his wife. Beautiful work.
Thank you. That's what's fun about doing this - we get to see the rusty clubs from the junk bin in their original state. I can't imagine there's anyone alive who was around to see it then!
I'm in awe of your work such fine detail too restore a beautiful golf club.. Thank you 👍
amazing craftsmanship, always forget how amazing some of the older clubs looked brand new because we never see them that way.
Thank you. I agree. What we see as a junk hand-me-down was once someone's dream clubs they got for Christmas or whatever. Imagine opening a package and seeing a set of these. Crazy.
maybe they weren't as good as how this restorative work looks.. not sure if they had all the machining and polishing equipment 100 years ago, did they?
@@sotongh1 They should have 100 years ago, but i'm sure the technology wasn't where it is today and not accessible like it is now.
I’m getting into this as a hobby - your channel is a huge help.
Thanks!
Marty, thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Made my day!
Oh and a Proper Pint! Love the ancient stuff. Hey you know most of the Euro stuff was stainless even way back. That limits some options--unless of course you plated over the SS.
The pint is a must-have for a successful result.
I have a few stainless irons in the bag that I'm going to make a video of. The plating wouldn't be necessary as the stainless will shine to a mirror finish. But, you'd have to find an excuse to pour a pint in between the steps.
Oh now I'm into hickories--this is going to be a lot of fun and shop time!
Now that is brilliant !
So many great moments. First, the Big Cedar panorama. Next the light comedy throughout. And that finished product. This may be your best work yet. Outstanding stuff.
Thanks, Jeff. I'm proud of this one!
Man I love your videos… best on the web for club restoration…this one is amazing though… such a beautiful club!!
My main man, another work of beauty. This one turned out great. Thanks for all you're doing to keep those old clubs out of the landfill by saving them one at a time. Jon
Sweet. I'm glad you liked it. What a challenge though!
Amazing. Absolutely beautiful
Thank you!
Beautiful, just beautiful! What a challenge this one was.
Thanks, brother. It was really tough to bring it back.
Amazing! What's that tube with the sponge ball on the end you submerge in the solution at 5:59?
He aerates the solution so no air settles on the club and creates a spot where the plating misses.
Hi Brad, I love the vertical grooves on the face great job
Thanks, Alan. Not sure if it shows up in the video that well, but I added a touch of gold paint to those lines and it looks SO good against the shiny face.
Brad my man, you’ve put my efforts to shame….I’m loving the belt sander and the sandblasting gives it a great look…and your Nickel plating is spot on…I’m well jealous 😊
Thank you, Sir! The belt sander attachment it really a time saver. It was a Christmas gift that I'm just now putting into the process.
Super sweet Brad. I appreciate your process
Thats some great work!! Thanks for sharing that
Always a fantastic result. Beer deserved.
Beers*
Gorgeous restoration on this one. I very much liked how at 2:10 you let the belt sander know it was your #1 tool 😊.
Gotta remind them sometimes.
Beautiful work
Bought an old golf bag with some laminated woods plus some old irons last Friday, one of the clubs was a W G Chalmers mashie niblick with Stonehaven on the back, the face just has dots, must be a sign that I should start restoring old clubs 🤔love the content.
Thank you. Let me know how they turn out!
Your work is incredible. ❤
Amazing job, absolutely amazing
I appreciate it! More to come!
Absolutely stunning result. Well done. I was surprised that it had a steel shaft?
I'm restoring the shaft for a video! Also, i think it was lead that was holding the club head onto the shaft, not glue.
Hi Brad. Great work as always. I was wondering if you ever played them after plating and how durable it was?? Cheers. Alex.
We're going to go out and beat a few clubs to death to see how they wear. I'm an 18HCP, so i'll be in some lies that are sure to put it to the test.
Great work as always Brad. Especially liked the timer, that is one part if the process I can master; the rest will take practice!
Setting the timer is an important step, Graeme! It takes lots and lot of practice.
Excellent work
Brad, at minute 5:18 you spray the club face with something. What are you spraying it with? Thanks!
@@johnbriggs2540 Hi. It's a small, handheld sandblaster gun. Check out my equipment links in the description to see one.
Beautiful Brad, love the product page as well!
Sweet. Thanks, Mark. Just got approved to have a shop!
That’s awesome.
I’ve got a full set 2-9 Spalding Robert T Jones Jr with the fish scale groves from the 30’s, that I want to restore.
However, I can’t figure out how to get the shafts out of them. All of the patent numbers on them says that the shafts are screwed in.
I don’t want to damage the shafts or grips because they are original and in pretty good shape for being 90 years old.
However, I want to restore them and put new shafts and play them nonetheless.
The Spalding video I have on my channel had the threaded shafts. They thread in the OPPOSITE direction of the face, so a right-handed club would loosen counter clockwise from address. If you're are threaded, keep this in mind. Every time a ball hits the face, that would tighten the club head against the shaft, if that makes sense.
I love these vids, great job again
Glad you like them!
Awesome work as always Brad, you are a inspiration and I one day look forward to being at your level at Golf club restorations, The nickel plating is something I definitely need to add to my workshop. Keep up the great work mate👍from 🇦🇺
Thank you, Tim!
Wow. I never knew they looked like that under the rust and crud. Well done.
Thank you!
Love the Guinness....good way to keep time
Just beautiful work sr
@ricardodiaz5782 thank you. I'm glad you found the channel!
So, I do not have a sand blaster (yet). Any suggestions for similar results without the blaster? Thanks.
Wow, it doesn't look like the same golf club. And yes, you deserve a cold one!
A great old club that you have.
Hey Brad! Fellow Kansas Citian here! Could you please do a forged club head bag chatter tutorial? Thank you
Hi Garrett. If you're not planning on a full restore, I'd just polish them and leave them with the chatter. To get rid of chatter, you either have to sand down to the bottom of the ding, or fill it up with something (see my Mizuno deep scratch repair video). If you are going to do a full restore, then this is the way. If these are your gamers, I'd just enjoy them as is, and practice on a junk club until you're ready to do it.
Did you do the sand blasting before the plating or after?
Better than new!
Quedó espectacular !! Cómo siempre excelente trabajo!!
Gracias!
As usual another great restoration. Question the belt sander attachment, would you mind letting me know the brand? Thanks
Yes, there's a link in the description to my Amazon storefront to all of the equipment. The grinder attachment is called the "Multi-tool": amzn.to/3vRR1pO
It really saves a lot of time, but you can do all of it with sandpaper if you want to be more budget conscious .
Great videos as always. What grit are using on the belt sander?
Thanks!
It's the medium Scotch Brite belt. They sell them on GolfWorks
You, are an artist sir.
Thank you. It is art for sure.
Amazing work.
Another fine job. Interested in your plans for the shaft: try to salvage the original or use a modern shaft.
I'm restoring the shaft and making a video of the process. I call it, "I Give You: The Shaft".
@@BradMeehan glad you're making it happen, You're welcome for the idea.
Id really like to try this on a few junky clubs, how long does it normally take you start to finish? What is that belt sander you use?
Hey Brad,
I've been watching your videos the past couple weeks and I love what you're doing! Keep up the great work!
I have a couple questions regarding the whole process... Is a bench grinder and bench buffer interchangeable? Or would i need both pieces of equipment?
On your amazon store page you have a bunch of different solutions for electroplating... I just want to make sure i understand the whole process. Step 1. Strip the chrome. 2. Apply Electrocleaner solution. 3. Apply surface activator solution. 4. Nickel Strike Bath 5. Chrome bath
Any differences between the Krohn over the Gold Plating Services? Or do you have a preference on the brand?
I also noticed in one of your videos you used the nickel sulfate crystals, are you now using the pre-made solution like on your amazon store?
Thank you.
Yes, they're interchangeable. I just converted my bench grinder(s) into a buffer by removing the wheels that come with it and using the spindle attachments so i can quickly swap the polishing wheels in/out. I'd say go with the bench grinder in can you ever want to have an actual grinder for sharpening tools, wire brush, etc. Also if you think you'll ever use the add-on attachment for the belts I use, get something hefty in terms of the motor. You don't have to spend a lot. The orange one in my video was a cheap one from Harbor Freight.
Regarding the steps, that is correct except I don't use actual Chrome. It's a bright nickel i'm using in Step 4 and i'm done.
I didn't see the Caswell crystals on Amazon, so I linked to the pre-made solution in case someone doesn't want to mix their own. I've had good luck with the Caswell products, so if I did it again, I'd still buy their crystals. I've also had good luck with the Gold Plating Services stuff (the activator, etc).
Keep the questions coming. I hope you give it a try.
Nice work…is there much risk using the Dremel tool to re-engrave the lettering? Will it easily slip out and mar the smooth surface? Thoughts on sanding that area smooth and then laser engraving the letters back in the surface? Love your channel.
@MrOffshore definitely not recommended with the bit I used (round) but I didn't have a proper engraving tool. Thanks!
I really enjoy your videos! Thank you! What media do you use in the hand sand blaster?
Thank you. It's aluminum oxide. I think it's 60 grit? I got it from Harbor Freight, if you have that in your town.
@@BradMeehan I tried a few steps on a test club today and the results were great! Thank you for the content! I noticed in some of your videos you have a golf clip reference book of some type? I’m trying to get some club info as already my wife and her Dad are asking me to do their clubs! Lol
Beautiful job Brad! I noticed the steel shaft was in pretty rough condition. Hav you ever tried refurbishing a steel shaft? That would be interesting.
My next video is literally called, "I give you THE SHAFT". Editing it now!
@@BradMeehan great minds think alike!
Very impressive. What did you do with it?
I'm looking into cool ways I could display my favorites on the wall as art.
Does the timer also help determine when brats and burgers are done on the grill?
Sometimes the timer runs fast so you have to start another timer.
Looks incredible 👌
What do you soak the cotton pads in when wiping off the paint? I always run into smearing when I’m trying to repaint old clubs…
It's just acetone. Even wet piece of thin cardboard will work. It just has to be flat so you don't dip into the recesses of the stamping. You can wipe the smaller smears after they dry.
the method on hanging the club while plating looks different with the other videos! how did you do it?!
I wanted to avoid any risk of having the original hook touching the club and potentially leaving a mark there so I'm hanging it from the hosel now.
Now I must try this!
Do it!
How much would you charge for one of these transformations? I have two similar John Black hickory shafted clubs I play with here and there that I’d love to have that done to!
Fantastic!!
Could you tell us what buffing wheels and compounds you’re using??
Of course. Check out the equipment link in the description. I made a little store with all the products if you want to see them and compare prices.
@@BradMeehan Awesome, thank you!
Caswell One-Plate® 1 Electroless Nickel Kit - how many clubs can you do with one kit?
@@SuperSeniorgolfer they day 12, but I'd buy a small qt as replenishment
Brad, could you show us a diy brushed steel finish? :D
Check out the video I released before this one called "I tried a brushed metal finish..."
ruclips.net/video/LijtEfpg5eM/видео.html
What sand did you use for sand blasting?
It's the aluminum oxide media.
for me i like a bit of commentary give some history of the club talk thru the process _ beautiful work but like watching eaves break.
Say you put that head on a modern shaft, how would it perform versus something new?
@MarkCrossfield Did a great video (ruclips.net/video/nnIR2oCRWYM/видео.html) comparing an 80's bladed Top Flite iron to the modern Callaway Mavrik and the blade was as performant or better in some cases than the modern club. I can't say if a club 60 years older than his Top Flite would perform. Certainly there were advancements in design and weight distribution, but as he says in the video, there is only so much you can do with a forged chunk of metal in terms of moving weight around. I'd bet you'd be able to hit some good shots. I'd also say the shaft would have to be comparable to make that assumption.
Here's his video. He does a great job: ruclips.net/video/nnIR2oCRWYM/видео.html
even better than when it was born :)
What do you spray on the club face?
It's a handheld sandblaster.
Love the intro scene
Where is that?
It's called Top of the Rock in Branson, Missouri. They shoot off canons at sunset. It's incredible.
bigcedar.com/top-of-the-rock/
How long do you usually nickel plate?
30 minutes is good.
I use that timer for lots of things
A keg keeps better time than a Rolex.
Amazing!
Thanks, Jim!
How long do you leave it in the solution?
About 30 minutes
Wonder if the R and A has reached out to have him take a look at Old Tom Morris's clubs.. ?
Do you play a round with these ever?
I would love how to learn to do this..
There are tons of tutorials here to help you get started. I'd start with the How to Make a Polisher video, and my polishing 101 steps first to get the basics.
I try to answer all comments so please ask as many questions as you'd like. It helps everyone that way.
Thanks for joining us.
Polish before chrome bath?
Polish AND clean before anything goes into the bath.
magnificent!
Thanks, Kip!
❤❤❤❤❤ Fantastic
Thank you!
Unbelievable
Have you had a hit with it? Would love to try it haha
I have another one that's just as old. I'll take it out and hit a few before I dive in. It's the width of a butter knife.
Cool Awesome
Tidy.❤
First time I see the "Mashie Niblick"
Yes! It's supposed to be the equivalent of our 9 iron.
2:05 🤣
Wow
Thank you, sir. Appreciate the comments.
@Brad Meehan No, thank you for showing us what is possible with some skill and elbow grease, you're content is awesome.
Put it on a modern shaft and take a wack!
bet you wish you didn't take the round diamond point to the "K"
Fuc that K. Lol.
Just saw your channel. Do you have recommendations on other tips for the engraver?
Now you just have to figure out how to do this with people.
LOL! Dunking a 100 year old in acid and holding a torch on their 'shaft' might not go over well with their grandkids.
Should have left the "K" as it was...Otherwise, very good!
Jacked up that K for sure!
What's next a hickey looking better than ever?
looks too ood to use now.
The way he ground that K made me wince...
Death to the K
F'd that "k" up
But i saved the rest of that mf
I have some questions if you don’t mind me asking bro ❤
For sure. I also made a Facebook group for support. We now have 1.1k members to help you!
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