RAW IRONS POST YOUR PICS

[jjc034]

35 minutes ago, OLD_MAN_ESCO said:

Looking good!

[autronicdsm]

On 8/17/2023 at 12:07 AM, OLD_MAN_ESCO said:

 

Lovely clevelands!

[collje26]

Anyone looking to move a set of the p7mc raws?

[miz-zou]

Not everyone’s cup of tea, but I really enjoy the PM grind wedges.  Recently sent them to Mr. Oughton to get them right.  All raw and welded out the logos in the backside.  I added the stamps.  I think they turned out fantastic.  
 

 

[johngalt312]

On 8/21/2023 at 6:54 PM, collje26 said:

Anyone looking to move a set of the p7mc raws?

https://golfdealsandsteals.com/collections/daily-steals-1/products/taylormade-p7mc-raw-iron-set-4-pw-with-kbs-tour-flt-shafts

[mjhuffer]

[stevw]

Hi all, I’m in the process of getting my Nike blades refinished and I have the opportunity to leave them raw, rather than getting them re-chromed. My question is whether leaving them raw affects the sound/feel of the head to any noticeable degree? Appreciate that feel is always subjective, but I don’t want them harsh and clicky. Thanks!

[jjc034]

It does not change the metal composition like a DIY oil can finish or anything. 

 

The forged metal still maintains the same composition it had with the chrome. It's just a protective covering. 

[rbpwrx]

6 hours ago, stevw said:

Hi all, I’m in the process of getting my Nike blades refinished and I have the opportunity to leave them raw, rather than getting them re-chromed. My question is whether leaving them raw affects the sound/feel of the head to any noticeable degree? Appreciate that feel is always subjective, but I don’t want them harsh and clicky. Thanks!

Nothing less harsh or clicky than raw! Sure can't go wrong that way. Rust is also a nice protective layer, and you always have the option of dipping in Jax.

[AdamMH]

8 hours ago, stevw said:

Hi all, I’m in the process of getting my Nike blades refinished and I have the opportunity to leave them raw, rather than getting them re-chromed. My question is whether leaving them raw affects the sound/feel of the head to any noticeable degree? Appreciate that feel is always subjective, but I don’t want them harsh and clicky. Thanks!

I agree with the others - raw is far from harsh and clicky. Please note, though, that not rechroming them means you'll be getting your heads back slightly lighter. Nothing a little lead tape can't fix.

[jjc034]

Yes, or you can just tip weight

[autronicdsm]

If it's harsh and clicky, you're not hitting the center of the face!

I was shocked recently when I took my Cleveland CG7 out to range. When I built these I was striping them and they felt so soft. On par with forged... seriously. Haven't played them for a while and recently took them out again. My swing was all messed up and needless to say I thought there was something wrong with the clubs they felt so harsh LOL

[collje26]

Finally picked them up! Throwing grips on tonight and testing them vs the P7TW’s as well. 

[stevw]

Further to my earlier post, here’s a picture of how the PW turned out - raw with original paint fill. The rest of the set look just as good! Can’t wait to get them back, shaft them up and get them on the course.

 

For anyone that’s interested, the work was done by Steve Hurwitz (wans_customs) who’s an amazing guy to deal with and does great work. Highly recommended!

Edited September 9, 2023 by stevw

[FestivusMiracle]

for anyone who used Birchwood Casey Plum Brown, can I throw the heads in the oven to make sure they are heated evenly before applying?

 

 

waiting on irons back Oughtons, decided to try oil canning an old rusty wedge i had in the garage to see if i can do it easily with the raw irons. vinegar overnight to remove rust, cleaned out the paint. baked it in my oven at 550º for 2 hours, then quenched in some old used motor oil. except for the scratches from the pliers when i pulled it out of the oil i think it came out pretty cool, pics don't do it justice, very cool bluish purple..

 

Edited November 2, 2023 by FestivusMiracle

[Cellis]

Thinking about having a set of P760 heads made raw. Does anyone think with the design of the head it would look strange in anyways?

[Hclinegolf1]

On 8/28/2023 at 8:39 AM, mjhuffer said:

Magical! Thanks for sharing!

[FestivusMiracle]

Finished up my oil can half set this morning. Pretty happy with them.

[cocolamb22]

Wanting to send off a set of Zx7 MKII to Oughtons. Does having the chrome removed affect the grooves? Would I need to have them redone?

[mogc60]

1 hour ago, cocolamb22 said:

Wanting to send off a set of Zx7 MKII to Oughtons. Does having the chrome removed affect the grooves? Would I need to have them redone?

No not at all. 

[hackinghokie]

Drooling after going through this thread. Gotta strip a set of my irons or find some raw clubs. So dang cool. 

[cocolamb22]

For those of you who have used Oughtons to strip the chrome... What's the best way to send them in? Is there a work order? I can't seem to find one, and email responses haven't been helpful.

 

TIA

[farundrpar]

I just used the repair order form from his website, then filled it out and put in the box with my iron heads. They kinda go into an abyss, but ultimately got them back, ha. I think i emailed/called him just to make sure he received.

 

https://oughtonsgolf.com/repair-order-form

[cocolamb22]

On 12/21/2023 at 11:26 AM, FestivusMiracle said:

Finished up my oil can half set this morning. Pretty happy with them.

 

These look amazing. How did you achieve the finish?

[FestivusMiracle]

On 1/31/2024 at 1:26 PM, cocolamb22 said:

 

These look amazing. How did you achieve the finish?

got them back from oughtons but then soaked in vinegar for like 24 hours to completely pull anything off them. then i put them in the oven at 550º for like 2-2.5 hours and then immediately quenched in used motor oil.

[EaglesGolf99]

1 hour ago, FestivusMiracle said:

got them back from oughtons but then soaked in vinegar for like 24 hours to completely pull anything off them. then i put them in the oven at 550º for like 2-2.5 hours and then immediately quenched in used motor oil.

Pretty impressive! Well done! 

[awcrook]

Doug Oughton does excellent work.  Posted are some before and after pics of a set of Cleveland 588 MB iron heads.

 

 

[Point_Break310]

[autronicdsm]

23 hours ago, Point_Break310 said:

How do you like these wedges? Their ads been popping up on IG for me a lot lately.

[Point_Break310]

6 hours ago, autronicdsm said:

How do you like these wedges? Their ads been popping up on IG for me a lot lately.

I haven't been able to hit this wedge yet due to a rib injury but I had great success with the Edison wedge that came out a few years ago so I have high hopes for this one. The shape and weight feel very similar to the older version.