Let's finish some Machine Putters

What tools do you use to finish these putters? Absolutely amazing work.

Most of what has been posted can be done with very a limited supply of tools... hand polishing, and hand sanding to soften shoulders/bumpers, wash, pre-heat, torch, oil quench. So the absolute minimum would be: 120/220/400/1000/2000 grit sandpaper (optional: metal hand file), metal polish, degreaser (dish soap works), bench vise or vise grips, blow torch (propane, MAPP, or oxy-acetylene), metal bucket, and motor oil or 2-cycle oil. That's the basic setup I started doing Cameron refurbs with, and it would take me 3-4 days of hand sanding and filing to get the head ready to be finished and my hands would be sore as heck. The first upgrade I made to the garage workshop was a bench grinder.

Today my garage looks entirely different than it did when I first became interested in this stuff. It's a slow process of accumulation. The tools I regularly use now are: bench grinder with scotch brite and polishing/buffing wheels, 8-gal/150 psi compressor, blast cabinet, air gun, heat gun, bench vise, cross-throat vise, oxy-acetylene outfit, MAPP torch with extension hose, and last but not least, my little TIG rig.




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Let's finish some Machine Putters

M2A Converter Welded Flow Neck & Fat Back Flange:

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M2A Converter Steampunk w/ welded blade back flange:

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These aren't machines, but I turned a couple of OTRs around this week --- here's a 2.5 I finished last night.

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These aren't machines, but I turned a couple of OTRs around this week --- here's a 2.5 I finished last night.

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Nice. That first one looks sick

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It was oven buddies with your Toulon :)


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Here's the "BIRdIE MACHINE". Did one of these as a special order for a friend... liked the idea, but switched it up and went with mini chisels on the hosel/sole and vertical sole stamping. Also, really rounded the heck of it by hand, rolled the topline, softened the shoulders, and bumpers. Love the finish and softened lines.

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Like the looks of the putters. Keep up the good work

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Love the hammered sole,looks great

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This was interesting... curious what ppl think about it. I love it... may put it back in play.

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This was interesting... curious what ppl think about it. I love it... may put it back in play.

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Love me some CS putters, this one is no exception. I love it
 
I ended up shooting this one again. There were some spots where I either oversprayed or didn't get enough coverage. The blemishes resulting from that were minor but noticeable. An example can be seen on the toe side shoulder in pic 2 above.

I think it came out really nicely the 2nd time around. Might be close to really figuring this polymer thing out.

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Good looking putter!

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This has made its way into the rotation... but I just got an offer on it... I'll be sad to see it go

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This has made its way into the rotation... but I just got an offer on it... I'll be sad to see it go

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That's a beaut. Looks like a mean Machine. I dig it. Muscular.

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Here's an experimental finish on a couple of M1As

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This is insane! It's absolutely going to be something that appeals only to a very a certain taste... sort of a love it or hate it scenario. I'm in love with it right now.. after I miss a couple 3 footers with it, I'm sure it will pack up and move across the street to the hate column.


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Hey saw your post about the Minovai, tried to message but you have a full inbox. Hit me up if you're still looking to sell...sorry to post on your unrelated thread. Thanks!
 
Hey saw your post about the Minovai, tried to message but you have a full inbox. Hit me up if you're still looking to sell...sorry to post on your unrelated thread. Thanks!

Buyer Beware when it comes to that user...
 
Very cool thread! Thanks for sharing and awesome work


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