CAN TAPER ROLL ie WOBBLE BETURNED INTO STRAIGHT???
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It partly depends on how the shaft got warped.
If it was left in a hot car or car trunk, then the odds are good.
If it is a non-maple shaft and/or it came from the Phillipines, then the odds are not good.
Also, if it has an "S" bend - especially in two different directions/planes, then straightening is unlikely.
Everything else is in-between - I don't charge much and if I can't straighten it and keep it straight, then no cost to the customer. Of course, they always have the option of ordering a new, custom shaft from me.
In general, I have been successful - and I got tutored my ManWon (via email/PM). He's been a REALLY helpful guy.
My 2 cents,
Gary
If it was left in a hot car or car trunk, then the odds are good.
If it is a non-maple shaft and/or it came from the Phillipines, then the odds are not good.
Also, if it has an "S" bend - especially in two different directions/planes, then straightening is unlikely.
Everything else is in-between - I don't charge much and if I can't straighten it and keep it straight, then no cost to the customer. Of course, they always have the option of ordering a new, custom shaft from me.
In general, I have been successful - and I got tutored my ManWon (via email/PM). He's been a REALLY helpful guy.
My 2 cents,
Gary
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Apparently Manwon has a very highly sophisticated method to accomplish such a repair.
Essentially, he bends them back.
He made a wonderful post about how to do it. Obviously practice makes one better at it, and not all can be saved.
Talk to Manwon, or search for his post on the matter. He was very helpful.
In my case, I literally straightened a couple of them over the years by simply bending them back. I also had one come out in a lovely "S" shape after I tried it.
Yeah....not so straight.....
Remember, wood moves with temperature and humidity....don't expect any shaft to be perfect in all circumstances, not even the best of them.
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Essentially, he bends them back.
He made a wonderful post about how to do it. Obviously practice makes one better at it, and not all can be saved.
Talk to Manwon, or search for his post on the matter. He was very helpful.
In my case, I literally straightened a couple of them over the years by simply bending them back. I also had one come out in a lovely "S" shape after I tried it.
Yeah....not so straight.....Remember, wood moves with temperature and humidity....don't expect any shaft to be perfect in all circumstances, not even the best of them.
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