Let me know if theres any other types or models of putters you want me to try! In the future, if anyone of you subscribed has a putter that you'd like restored, maybe we can do a drawing and pick one for a video!
I saw another pre-historic golf brand today - I dug up a Spalding Australia Hot Dot no. 7 golf ball near a fallen tree. It would be at least 30 years old. It's in great condition and I tried a pitch shot into the green (I was practicing) and it behaved perfectly! I think I'll turn it into a lucky charm for my golf bag. You've done a beautiful job with this putter..
Great video, I have enjoyed watching putter refurbish videos. As someone stated below I have a coupke of Scotty's that I saved from a junk shop in Korea that are in meed of redoing hence how I found your channel.
Awesome video. This putter came out great! I'd love to see more and more restoration videos like this one. Not just putters but all types of clubs and models that have historical pasts.
iGolf906 - you did an amazing job on the full restoration. Looks brand new. That is a sweet looking putter. I liked and subscribed. Looking forward to more great content. By the way, I have an old wilson staff 8802 that needs a full restoration(getting it restored like the TP Mills putter would be perfect). That would make for another great video. Thanks again.
Pretty simple setup really. I do most of the big work on the bench grinder, with the convolute and buffing wheels. Other than that I'm on my bench and vice. Would be a short video!! lol
@@davidbrady7478 Nice! I currently game a Scotty Del Mar. A mid mallet but still heel shafted. Love it! But if you like this putter stick around on the channel! I will be giving it away at 500 subs! 😁
I don't really use a dremel much. Only for tight small spots on occasion, but even then, it's way too difficult to keep the surface smooth that I just hand sand those areas. I can't recommend a dremel for an entire restore. You would be better off hand sanding if you don't have the proper equipment.
I’m just getting into this and trying to refurbish one of my old putters. I was under the impression that you have to quench in oil after the torching to keep the color. Is that not true?
You don't have to oil quench. It helps slightly with durability and gives it a slightly better shine, but both methods will require steady maintenance otherwise they will fade, and rust.
Thank you for this video. Amazing transformation of that putter. I collect classic golf clubs that I'd want to restore to their previous. Can this be achieved with Dremel tools?
Being that its carbon steel, I will be giving it a nice oil rub before I ship it or anything. If I were thinking about it, I SHOULD have oil quenched it while it was hot. That really sets the finish in nicely.
@@tylerklasko2520 Its just 5/8" heat shrink tubing! I bought it off ebay for like $7. Did two clubs with it. I may try a smaller tubing because some of these classic putters have smaller shafts. And its really hard to get a nice tight wrap. But very durable and looks sweet!
I am currently doing a tpm restoration myself, i was wondering if you had any tips for painting with enamel after prepping the club head. I am experiencing some issues with the enamel creating a nice bond to the metal. Love the video. Thanks!
Painting the head itself I don't know if I can really help you as I dont have experience in that. The only thing I've learned from painting anything is your prep work is the most important thing. Even a nice sandblasting prior to paint would be good. And always give it ample time to cure before handling it. Being a putter, it will eventually wear out you would assume but, I'm sure a good enamel and prepped paint job could last a bit.
That would need to be quite the setup. Plus you would have to strip all of the plating on the shafts and then the shaft would be bear steel and even with the quenching would need to be taken care of otherwise will rust.
For storage just a super thin wipe of oil would be fine but honestly I never touched this one since I finished it. It's had headcover on and has been in the house and is completely free of rust.
Is it possible to torch a stainless steel putter (studio style 1.5 circa 2005), or is that really only a good option for carbon steel putters like the studio design etc?
You can torch stainless steel. The colors are a lot more vibrant on carbon steel but it works. Ive done a few. That's how I get my satin bronze finish. And I believe if you go a little longer with the torch you can get some nice subtle blue and purples.
@@igolf906 I have a studio style 1.5 I’d like to try torching. I have a benzonatic propane torch.. hopefully that works. I’d like to go fro bronze and blue on that
Please tell me you have a website I can go to and purchase one of your restored putters! Left handed please. Also a fan of the TP Mills. Just stumbled on your channel. Great resto!
Polishing any type of metal is a good rust inhibitor, but yes, because it's carbon steel it still can rust. Even after the torch finish. That's why a little bit of care for these is needed. With light oiling from time to time.
I see some of the other videos here in TH-cam they are using chemicals to coat the putter hehe sorry for the trouble I am in the middle of restoring my Scotty however I couldn't decide how will I finish it
Gun blue can be done hot or cold. And I'm sure theres a more industrial type process for some of them but, it can be done pretty simply at home! I use Birchwood Casey brand and it works awesome on carbon steels like these TP Mills.
@@marcusjohnson488 Its just what happens with steels. You heat it and it turns color. There is actually a scale you can find online for at what temperatures it changes colors. Its really cool!
@@igolf906 how do you know when a club is stainless, nickel plated, carbon steel, etc? Just google or is there another way? I have an old Bobby Grace Mini GT and Im not sure what kind of steel it is and google hasn't been much help.
@scootification if nothing is showing up online there are chemical tests that can be done. Gun Blue, stainless Black etc. Otherwise not sure what else can be done. Looking at that model online I would assume it's a Stainless steel. But not 100%
Please help - I found an old Scotty Cameron Newport putter while I was cleaning my house. It’s completely rusted but I would love to get it refurnished. It’s probably 20 years old. Would you consider or could you suggest someone. Thx.
I'm still in the process of preparing my shop to do putters from subscribers. But not quite yet. Though I would love to see pics of this Scotty! Email me at igolf906@gmail.com and we can talk more.
Let me know if theres any other types or models of putters you want me to try! In the future, if anyone of you subscribed has a putter that you'd like restored, maybe we can do a drawing and pick one for a video!
That’s a fantastic idea
Great idea, I have a couple of Scotty's your more than welcome to have a go at as they are just sitting around rusting away long story.. lol
@@texasspangler Email me some pics! igolf906@gmail.com
@@igolf906 will do
fancy to see any Yes! putter customized
Man i just found this model in my Dads storage building rusting away. Good to know it can be restored so beautifully! Cant wait to restore it now
I saw another pre-historic golf brand today - I dug up a Spalding Australia Hot Dot no. 7 golf ball near a fallen tree. It would be at least 30 years old. It's in great condition and I tried a pitch shot into the green (I was practicing) and it behaved perfectly! I think I'll turn it into a lucky charm for my golf bag. You've done a beautiful job with this putter..
Thank you!
That thing is gorgeous! Great job! I love TP Mills putters.
Thank you! They're super nice classic putters that you can find for a good price!
Simply amazing you are very talented and patient great job
Thanks a lot! Working on a few more currently!
Great video, I have enjoyed watching putter refurbish videos. As someone stated below I have a coupke of Scotty's that I saved from a junk shop in Korea that are in meed of redoing hence how I found your channel.
Awesome video. This putter came out great! I'd love to see more and more restoration videos like this one. Not just putters but all types of clubs and models that have historical pasts.
Thanks! I will be doing more putters for sure. Other clubs, like wedges possibly some irons I will be getting to also eventually.
Nice work! Subscribed, I love TP Mills putters.
Thanks so much!
iGolf906 - you did an amazing job on the full restoration. Looks brand new. That is a sweet looking putter. I liked and subscribed. Looking forward to more great content.
By the way, I have an old wilson staff 8802 that needs a full restoration(getting it restored like the TP Mills putter would be perfect). That would make for another great video. Thanks again.
Thank you! Currently in the works of preparing my shop to possibly do subscriber putters in the future!
Nice work! Stunning
Thanks so much!
i dont think thats too dark at all! i think it looks bad ass!
Wow Nice work
Thank you!
Would love a video on your shop set up! This one came out awesome loved the finish
Pretty simple setup really. I do most of the big work on the bench grinder, with the convolute and buffing wheels. Other than that I'm on my bench and vice. Would be a short video!! lol
Very nice
Nice work!
Thank you!
Best putter I ever owned
Thats awesome! I've always loved the look of these heel shafted 8802 Style putters!
@@igolf906 I now have a similar shaped in the design by Cleveland blade.
@@davidbrady7478 Nice! I currently game a Scotty Del Mar. A mid mallet but still heel shafted. Love it! But if you like this putter stick around on the channel! I will be giving it away at 500 subs! 😁
@@igolf906 liked & subscribed 👍
@@davidbrady7478 Thanks a lot!
I just got a Dremel, can you recommend some of the bits that I should buy for it? and maybe help me understand the reason why I should get those
I don't really use a dremel much. Only for tight small spots on occasion, but even then, it's way too difficult to keep the surface smooth that I just hand sand those areas. I can't recommend a dremel for an entire restore. You would be better off hand sanding if you don't have the proper equipment.
@@igolf906 okay thank you. What grits of sandpaper should I buy for all situations putter related??
@@travism3510 Everything from 120 to 400.
I’m just getting into this and trying to refurbish one of my old putters. I was under the impression that you have to quench in oil after the torching to keep the color. Is that not true?
You don't have to oil quench. It helps slightly with durability and gives it a slightly better shine, but both methods will require steady maintenance otherwise they will fade, and rust.
Thank you for this video. Amazing transformation of that putter. I collect classic golf clubs that I'd want to restore to their previous. Can this be achieved with Dremel tools?
Its possible. But would be a lot of work. Could maybe hand sand too after dremel but, getting a nice finish with that strictly might be hard.
Turned out awesome! Do you soaked the head in oil after you torch it or do anything with it after torching?
Being that its carbon steel, I will be giving it a nice oil rub before I ship it or anything. If I were thinking about it, I SHOULD have oil quenched it while it was hot. That really sets the finish in nicely.
Ok nice thanks!! Also where do you get that material for the shaft? Looks pretty sweet!
@@tylerklasko2520 Its just 5/8" heat shrink tubing! I bought it off ebay for like $7. Did two clubs with it. I may try a smaller tubing because some of these classic putters have smaller shafts. And its really hard to get a nice tight wrap. But very durable and looks sweet!
@@igolf906diesel oil as mentioned prior? Going to try this finish tonight!
What type of paint do you use on the markings?
For solid or bright colors I use Testors enamel paints, which is what was used on this particular putter.
I am currently doing a tpm restoration myself, i was wondering if you had any tips for painting with enamel after prepping the club head. I am experiencing some issues with the enamel creating a nice bond to the metal. Love the video. Thanks!
Painting the head itself I don't know if I can really help you as I dont have experience in that. The only thing I've learned from painting anything is your prep work is the most important thing. Even a nice sandblasting prior to paint would be good. And always give it ample time to cure before handling it. Being a putter, it will eventually wear out you would assume but, I'm sure a good enamel and prepped paint job could last a bit.
What grit sandpaper can I use if that’s my only option?
Depending on how bad it is, you can probably start with 80 or 120. Then work your way up through 400 or 600 before trying to polish
@@igolf906 cool thank you! There isn’t much pitting and I’m trying it for the first time!
which technique do you use top black out the shaft?
It's a 3:1 heat shrink tube. As good as it looks I probably won't be using it anymore. Will be trying cerakote on a shaft next.
@@igolf906 what abt oil quenching?never try on a shaft it may work?
That would need to be quite the setup. Plus you would have to strip all of the plating on the shafts and then the shaft would be bear steel and even with the quenching would need to be taken care of otherwise will rust.
How do you keep it from rusting
For storage just a super thin wipe of oil would be fine but honestly I never touched this one since I finished it. It's had headcover on and has been in the house and is completely free of rust.
Is it possible to torch a stainless steel putter (studio style 1.5 circa 2005), or is that really only a good option for carbon steel putters like the studio design etc?
You can torch stainless steel. The colors are a lot more vibrant on carbon steel but it works. Ive done a few. That's how I get my satin bronze finish. And I believe if you go a little longer with the torch you can get some nice subtle blue and purples.
@@igolf906 I have a studio style 1.5 I’d like to try torching. I have a benzonatic propane torch.. hopefully that works. I’d like to go fro bronze and blue on that
@@JoshMG Should work just have to take your time. It takes a while to heat up. An oxyacetylene torch would do the job in seconds 🤷🏽♂️
Please tell me you have a website I can go to and purchase one of your restored putters! Left handed please. Also a fan of the TP Mills. Just stumbled on your channel. Great resto!
I do not currently have website, but you may be on to something.... 🤔
What are you using for Grip solvent? mineral spirits? Great Job! good Looking putter!
Yes! Just standard mineral spirits you can get from any hardware store. 1/3 of the price of grip solvent and works just as well.
@@igolf906 Awesome! I thought so! Hoping to do some fun projects like this as well!
@@T-Wgolf It is very fun! Stay tuned ;) Ill be doing a few more Odyssey Rossies and an old Scotty Cameron later on.
Will it rust after polishing?
Polishing any type of metal is a good rust inhibitor, but yes, because it's carbon steel it still can rust. Even after the torch finish. That's why a little bit of care for these is needed. With light oiling from time to time.
I see some of the other videos here in TH-cam they are using chemicals to coat the putter hehe sorry for the trouble I am in the middle of restoring my Scotty however I couldn't decide how will I finish it
@@MrRonbeks no problem. Let me know if you need any help!
@@igolf906 thank you btw you did great to your putter keep it up 👍
I have an old TP Mills. I thought they were a ‘gun blue’ finish originally. Which I guess is some sort of process used in treating gun steel.
Gun blue can be done hot or cold. And I'm sure theres a more industrial type process for some of them but, it can be done pretty simply at home! I use Birchwood Casey brand and it works awesome on carbon steels like these TP Mills.
@@igolf906 How does the heat process you use turn the metal blueish permanently? Looks great.
@@marcusjohnson488 Its just what happens with steels. You heat it and it turns color. There is actually a scale you can find online for at what temperatures it changes colors. Its really cool!
@@igolf906 how do you know when a club is stainless, nickel plated, carbon steel, etc? Just google or is there another way? I have an old Bobby Grace Mini GT and Im not sure what kind of steel it is and google hasn't been much help.
@scootification if nothing is showing up online there are chemical tests that can be done. Gun Blue, stainless Black etc. Otherwise not sure what else can be done. Looking at that model online I would assume it's a Stainless steel. But not 100%
What do you do with the putter after you’re done with it?
Did you watch till the end?? 😏
Depends on the putter. If I do it for a friend or family member. But this particular putter I'm going to be giving away at 500 subscribers.
Please help - I found an old Scotty Cameron Newport putter while I was cleaning my house. It’s completely rusted but I would love to get it refurnished. It’s probably 20 years old. Would you consider or could you suggest someone. Thx.
I'm still in the process of preparing my shop to do putters from subscribers. But not quite yet. Though I would love to see pics of this Scotty! Email me at igolf906@gmail.com and we can talk more.
@ I golf - emailed !!
I have that exact putter, unfortunately, not restored. Awesome job!
@@brianpomeroy5839 Its actually a very nice putter for what you can pick an old one up for!