I have an old 3 wood head that was attached to a steel shaft. It was broken off at the hosel. In the catalog there is a tool supposedly for just such an application. The picture shows the extractor handle and the extractor inserted into the head. It seems logical to me that I still need a heat source (which I have) and some way to hold the head while using this tool. Any suggestions?
When you say old 3 wood, is it actually a wooden 3 wood or a metalwood 3 wood? Just want to be sure because I know there are still some wooden woods out there. Process is totally different depending on the material the head is made of. If it’s metal, then ideally you would have a vice with vice pads that would allow you to secure the head. You will have to drill out any epoxy that is inside the shaft before you can insert an extractor. Heat the hosel for approximately 60 – 90 seconds seconds with a heat gun. Then, insert the extractor. Turn the extractor and observe if the shaft is moving. If it is, it should come right out by turning and pulling the extractor. You may have to apply heat a second time if it doesn’t break loose after the first attempt. We have a you tube video Jim did years ago on removing broken shafts from hosels. It’s not a great quality video, but it is still relative and shows the proper method. Click the YouTube icon at the bottom of our web home page and look for the video on removing broken shafts from hosels – Club Repair Training – extracting broken shafts.
Britt Lindsey
Insert the tool (easy out), heat the hosel until the epoxy breaks loose (puff of smoke). Hold the head in a heavy gloved hand or wrapped in a towel. Turn extractor.