butchered sightline on ping pal 2

[ChristopherMcDonald]

found a great deal on a ping pal 2 and sprung it. Problem is homeboy who had it before put a sightline on the topline that looks horrible, it's crooked and not even in line with the line on the flange.

 

Recommendations on what I should do to make it better? I was thinking of widening it a bit and making it straight. The little notches are only maybe a little less than 1/8" deep so I don't think i would lose much by doing this.

 

Was also toying with the idea of grinding down the entire topline to flat. Is there a way I can do this by hand? Losing a little weight isn't a problem to me as I will be covering the bottom with lead tape like there's no tomorrow.

 

Will post photos when I arrive home.

 

All help is appreciated.

[rufus mangler]

The good news is (as long as it's stainless), you can grind, file and sand to your heart's content and it won't rust. But 1/8" is a lot to remove. (Might be the entire top line. Ha!)

Maybe you can doctor the existing notch and put another one or two to flank the actual sweet spot?

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='rufus mangler' timestamp='1433246382' post='11673170']
The good news is (as long as it's stainless), you can grind, file and sand to your heart's content and it won't rust. But 1/8" is a lot to remove. (Might be the entire top line. Ha!)

Maybe you can doctor the existing notch and put another one or two to flank the actual sweet spot?
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Not a bad idea, should have mentioned it is a becu ping pal 2. Should I steer clear of altering it in a big way if that's the case? I know the dust can be dangerous.

[rbhan12]

[quote name='ChristopherMcDonald' timestamp='1433261129' post='11674794']
Not a bad idea, should have mentioned it is a becu ping pal 2. Should I steer clear of altering it in a big way if that's the case? I know the dust can be dangerous.
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Good point, as I'm almost positive the beryllium copper dust used on these putters is carcinogenic. I'd love to see some photos, but you might be SOL.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

I will keep up my end of the bargain and post pictures tonight for everyone's enjoyment

[mdgboxx]

Sounds like the seller made the better deal. Lol
Obviously, it's not a collector's item. If it bothers you that much, you could take it to a welder's shop and have them solder a drop of bronze into that gap.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='mdgboxx' timestamp='1433270152' post='11675898']
Sounds like the seller made the better deal. Lol
Obviously, it's not a collector's item. If it bothers you that much, you could take it to a welder's shop and have them solder a drop of bronze into that gap.
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I don't think so, play it again sports and i got it for $6.99? Just needs some TLC is all.

I guess i could just use it as is and not worry about using that sitghtline at all

[braves17]

I have milled a new sight line in a putter before and filled with paint, so I could see it better. I dont know, I guess ill wait for the photos!

[brew4eagle]

File down just a small section horizontally to make a "T" alignment when used with flange line? Rather than filing down entire top. Wear gloves and a dust mask.

[mdgboxx]

[quote name='ChristopherMcDonald' timestamp='1433271411' post='11676108']
[quote name='mdgboxx' timestamp='1433270152' post='11675898']
Sounds like the seller made the better deal. Lol
Obviously, it's not a collector's item. If it bothers you that much, you could take it to a welder's shop and have them solder a drop of bronze into that gap.
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I don't think so, play it again sports and i got it for $6.99? Just needs some TLC is all.

I guess i could just use it as is and not worry about using that sitghtline at all
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You could file the crooked sight line, to make it look like a symmetric trapeze, and then paint it black to take some of the focus off it.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='brew4eagle' timestamp='1433273452' post='11676402']
File down just a small section horizontally to make a "T" alignment when used with flange line? Rather than filing down entire top. Wear gloves and a dust mask.
[/quote]

this is pretty clever!

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='mdgboxx' timestamp='1433273566' post='11676416']
[quote name='ChristopherMcDonald' timestamp='1433271411' post='11676108']
[quote name='mdgboxx' timestamp='1433270152' post='11675898']
Sounds like the seller made the better deal. Lol
Obviously, it's not a collector's item. If it bothers you that much, you could take it to a welder's shop and have them solder a drop of bronze into that gap.
[/quote]

I don't think so, play it again sports and i got it for $6.99? Just needs some TLC is all.

I guess i could just use it as is and not worry about using that sitghtline at all
[/quote]

You could file the crooked sight line, to make it look like a symmetric trapeze, and then paint it black to take some of the focus off it.
[/quote]

I'm thinking it may even be small enough for me to sand down and remove the shotty paintfill that was used on it, make it appear more like a ding rather than an alignment aid.

Any advice on what I should use to do this? Specifically things i can buy at a local department store is preferred. It's hard to describe what this guy did to the topline, it looks like he did two small cuts with a steak knife or something, very strange, and pretty damn crooked. If i hold the putter EXTREMELY toe down, they sort of line up, which leads me to believe this is what the guy was doing, however when soled correctly it's definitely off, pointing off more heal side than middle.

[brew4eagle]

Is it shallow enough that you could just abrade the top line to hide it? Use a file perpendicular to the topline (or even 0000 steel wool) to rough it up and thus mask the marks? After getting its patina back it shouldn't look too bad.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='brew4eagle' timestamp='1433276056' post='11676738']
Is it shallow enough that you could just abrade the top line to hide it? Use a file perpendicular to the topline (or even 0000 steel wool) to rough it up and thus mask the marks? After getting its patina back it shouldn't look too bad.
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That's what i was thinking. What grit/type of file would be good for this type of thing? Do you think steel wool would do the trick? I would rather use something that takes off less at a time so I can take my time and see the progress as I go, i fear the file i may go too hard and butcher it further.

[brew4eagle]

I'd start with 0000 steel wool. Personally, I'd go back and forth perpendicularlly to the face (rather than a random swirl approach). If that's not working I'd move to a fine grit sandpaper. Whatever ended up working at the roughest level I'd step back in fineness and finish with 0000 for the final pass. After it patinas it should look fine.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='brew4eagle' timestamp='1433276899' post='11676842']
I'd start with 0000 steel wool. Personally, I'd go back and forth perpendicularlly to the face (rather than a random swirl approach). If that's not working I'd move to a fine grit sandpaper. Whatever ended up working at the roughest level I'd step back in fineness and finish with 0000 for the final pass. After it patinas it should look fine.
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Just to confirm:

Lets say it is at address on a right handed putter, would I be making passes vertically running the length of the topline to make it even, or should i be going right to left intersecting the topline?

[brew4eagle]

I'd go in the smaller dimension direction (same direction as sight lines you're looking to hide)

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='brew4eagle' timestamp='1433277894' post='11676966']
I'd go in the smaller dimension direction (same direction as sight lines you're looking to hide)
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thanks for the tip, going to give this a shot, still will post a photo before i get down and dirty with it.

edit: what would be the next grit level up of sandpaper from steel wool 0000? Want to prepare myself to have to go a little rougher if i have to.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='FairwaySheriff' timestamp='1433284245' post='11677626']
[quote name='ChristopherMcDonald' timestamp='1433194802' post='11669372']
found a great deal on a ping pal 2 and sprung it. Problem is[u][b] homeboy[/b][/u] who had it before put a sightline on the topline that looks horrible, it's crooked and not even in line with the line on the flange.
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If the sightline, when you post the pics is shinny and bright, we gonna know who homeboy really is
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LOL no I have better brains than to try to modify my putter in such fashion. I would be far too embarrassed to post pictures of it if I had done it myself, it's that bad. Just egregiously off

[brew4eagle]

[quote name='ChristopherMcDonald' timestamp='1433278367' post='11677026']
[quote name='brew4eagle' timestamp='1433277894' post='11676966']
I'd go in the smaller dimension direction (same direction as sight lines you're looking to hide)
[/quote]

thanks for the tip, going to give this a shot, still will post a photo before i get down and dirty with it.

edit: what would be the next grit level up of sandpaper from steel wool 0000? Want to prepare myself to have to go a little rougher if i have to.
[/quote]
I'd just buy one of those packs that has multiple grits. Higher the #, the finer the sandpaper. So start with 0000, if that doesn't work go with the finest in the pack, etc. When you settle on a starting grit do the topline thoroughly with that grit, then thoroughly with the next finest, etc. until you finish with 0000. Could even finish with a fine polish cream and dremel if you want.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='brew4eagle' timestamp='1433285549' post='11677760']
[quote name='ChristopherMcDonald' timestamp='1433278367' post='11677026']
[quote name='brew4eagle' timestamp='1433277894' post='11676966']
I'd go in the smaller dimension direction (same direction as sight lines you're looking to hide)
[/quote]

thanks for the tip, going to give this a shot, still will post a photo before i get down and dirty with it.

edit: what would be the next grit level up of sandpaper from steel wool 0000? Want to prepare myself to have to go a little rougher if i have to.
[/quote]
I'd just buy one of those packs that has multiple grits. Higher the #, the finer the sandpaper. So start with 0000, if that doesn't work go with the finest in the pack, etc. When you settle on a starting grit do the topline thoroughly with that grit, then thoroughly with the next finest, etc. until you finish with 0000. Could even finish with a fine polish cream and dremel if you want.
[/quote]

Thanks for the tips, really appreciate it. I will look into that. Going to post up pictures first to see if you guys think i am just wasting my time by trying to do anything to it by hand.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='FairwaySheriff' timestamp='1433286493' post='11677852']

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you're making this last hour of work nothing but worse!!!

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='FairwaySheriff' timestamp='1433287128' post='11677926']
As many posts as you've made, you know better than to ask for mod help without pics. And you started this thread yesterday.
[/quote]

you're really just trying to give me a hard time about this huh? You haven't been super helpful with any of your posts so this doesn't thread doesn't exactly need what you're adding to it man. Everyone else has been helpful, and you, well, haven't done s***.

edit: And i don't feel bad at all calling you out on it, you seriously have brought nothing beneficial to the thread, while others have given thoughtful response.

[BogeyDog11]

I'm old, but what is a "homeboy"?

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='BogeyDog11' timestamp='1433287501' post='11677972']
I'm old, but what is a "homeboy"?
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Similar to dude, guy, person. Whoever turned in the putter to Play it again sports before i got my hands on it.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

[quote name='FairwaySheriff' timestamp='1433289014' post='11678118']
[quote name='ChristopherMcDonald' timestamp='1433287293' post='11677948']
[quote name='FairwaySheriff' timestamp='1433287128' post='11677926']
As many posts as you've made, you know better than to ask for mod help without pics. And you started this thread yesterday.
[/quote]

you're really just trying to give me a hard time about this huh? You haven't been super helpful with any of your posts so this doesn't thread doesn't exactly need what you're adding to it man. Everyone else has been helpful, and you, well, haven't done s***.

edit: And i don't feel bad at all calling you out on it, you seriously have brought nothing beneficial to the thread, while others have given thoughtful response.
[/quote]

My bad, sorry you got offended. Just 20+ years in a Aviation Machine/Weld Shop so I'm very confident I could've helped. You'll get it figured out.
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Edit: I don't want to be a jerk, I imagine you would be able to help me out, and if you care to stick around and look, I hope your opinion will be useful.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

Pictures as promised; posting from

Phone so sorry if its not perfect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Arafel]

Wow that's horrible! He missed the mark by a quarter of an inch.

[tatertot]

[quote name='Arafel' timestamp='1433293128' post='11678494']
Wow that's horrible! He missed the mark by a quarter of an inch.
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And then he missed by 3/8 just for the heck of it.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

Yeah it's pretty bad hahaha I need some serious help