Divot Repair Tool

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Divot Repair Tool

Divot Repair Tool

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Hey there! If you're a golfer like me, you know how important it is to keep the greens in top shape. That's why I decided to make my own divot repair tool, and I'm excited to show you how you can make one too. This tool has a single prong and is accented with aluminum and stabilized wood, giving it a sleek and classy look. It's not just functional but also a great way to show off your craftsmanship on the course. Let's dive in and get started on this fun project!

How to use a divot repair tool.

Supplies

TOOLS:

Drill Press

Center Punch

Scribe

Belt Sander

Sand Paper

Metal File

Masking Tape

Band Saw

Screw Driver

Clamp

Vice

MATERIALS:

Aluminum Flat Bar

Stabilized Hardwood

3/16" Round Bar

Small Wood Screws - 1/8"

Epoxy

Boiled Linseed Oil

Cut to Size

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Cut wood and steel rod to size with a bandsaw. As for sizes, a typical divot repair tool is around 3" in length.

Steel Rod Point

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Place steel rod into a drill press and file a dull point onto the one end. Essentially using the drill press like a vertical lathe.

Drill Hole for Steel Rod

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Drill 3/16" hole into wood for the steel rod. Its a satisfying perfect fit!

Add Aluminum

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Cut aluminum to size on a band saw. The size is roughly half the length of the wood.

Sand aluminum to proper size (flush with the wood) with a belt sander.

Drill Holes Into Aluminum

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Drill four holes (1/8" diameter) into the aluminum with a drill press.

With a larger diameter drill bit (1/4" diameter), apply countersunk holes with the drill press. This will allow the fasteners to sit flush.

Adhere With Epoxy

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Apply epoxy and adhere the aluminum to the wood.

Clamp.

Let dry.

Sanding

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Sand smooth with sandpaper. Be sure to round over edges. A small piece of sand paper wrapped around a tiny chisel works great for this.

Finishing

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Drill pilot holes (1/8" diameter). Be sure not to go all the way through the wood.

Screw in fasteners with a dab of epoxy on the threads (epoxy will give it extra hold and will allow the fasteners to not come loose).

Insert steel rod into hole with epoxy. Be sure to mask off the wood surface.

Apply boiled linseed oil to the surface and wipe clean.

Done! Now get outside, go golfing and try out your new tool!

Please view the attached video for more clarity. Thank you.