How to Make a Bladed Golf Putter

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How to Make a Bladed Golf Putter

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This is my homemade bladed putter using some bentbar/angle-steel, this is a brilliant addicting pastime (I say this because I have made over 7 putters all different shapes and materials, but this is the first time I have put steel and wood together on a putter) that is the perfect way to ease into the workshop life and get you started

Supplies

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For this build you will be needing,

angle steel,

angle grinder

something to sand any rough edges

wood of your choice and a saw to cut it

another old golf club with handle of your size,

epoxy or steel-to-wood glue

drill and a drill bit to drill the hole for the handle, most likely a 9 or 10mm drill bit

oil/wax or a finish of your choice

Cut Your Angle Steel

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Get your angle grinder and cut your angle steel to the length, height, and width you want

Sand Any Burs Off

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Get your sanding weapon of choice and attack those burs giving the putter nice smooth edges on the steel

Cut the Pieces of Wood for the Sides

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Get your wood you chose and cut this wood to the length and height of your putter and add any detailing you feel like, I just cut a right angle on the inside edges of mine

Cut Handle for the Putter

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Get your old cheap golf club and cut the head (the part you hit with) off and sand off those burs, prepare the handle to your liking (buffing or shining it up)

Drill Into the Wood and Attach the Handle

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Get you drill and drill bit for drill a hole for your handle to slot into, be carful as you will need to make sure this drill bit is the same or a tiny bit less diameter than the golf handle at the bottom, remember you can't put back material if you take to much off so take your time and get this at the right diameter. Also remember to drill at an angle so that you are not standing straight over your putter this piece of wood in the picture is and example of the angle, and make sure to sand the edge of the drill hole free from any ugly burs

Glue Up

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Glue all your pieces of wood in the correct place to your angle steel you prepared earlier using epoxy or any other strong hold glue of your choice, I like to use a good super glue as it is very strong for this purpose and dries in seconds and cures in hours and has never failed me once.

Oil/wax or a Finish of Your Choice

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Finally, add a finish of your choice to the wood and go and sink those putts!!!!!