If I was to try making a putter I'd take a relatively low tech approach, since I don't have a milling machine. Carve the head out of wax, coat it in plaster, melt the wax and pour some kind of molten metal in there, probably aluminum. What's a good metal?
Yes you can definitely make a putter on NOMAD 3. You'll have to adjust for the available capacity of the machine as well as the spindle requirements. You can definitely make a functional putter on that machine. 100%
We modeled in some substantial posts (tabs) to hold the head in space. At the end of SIDE-B programming there were toolpaths to cut off the back two posts and narrow the front two down to nearly nothing. Bend the letter head back and forth a couple times and it was free.
If this design process were undertaken for a single putter, the price would be easily North of $1500. In fact, if I cost it out, I wouldn't be surprised to see it be double that. 3K. - Kevin
@@billstrahan4791 Sure! And you don't have to use a needle applicator, like in the video. I used to just fill in grooves or engraving on the bottom of a club and squeegee off the excess.
Great video, I'm intrigued now. Thanks for stopping by. Lanikaicraftsman
The Gilmore. Fantastic reference.
Feels like any golf project must reference Happy.
Very inspiring project, I can't wait to start playing with aluminum.
Really cool video Kevin. Love the tip about 3D printing and MDF before diving in.
Impressive stuff. Crazy what is possible
I have "played" golf but I am not a golfer. Still, a great video on the thought and design process...and as always, a great video production.
Get back out there ! Golf is a game you play against yourself. Cheers
Great video... sparking some ideas of new things to create. Question: What type of aluminum did you use on the putter?
Hey Mike, Thanks. It was 6061 It’s typically what we use for projects.
Great video! I was considering making a MacGregor Response putter clone.
Definitely do it.
If I was to try making a putter I'd take a relatively low tech approach, since I don't have a milling machine. Carve the head out of wax, coat it in plaster, melt the wax and pour some kind of molten metal in there, probably aluminum. What's a good metal?
Is this possible with the nomad 3?
Yes you can definitely make a putter on NOMAD 3. You'll have to adjust for the available capacity of the machine as well as the spindle requirements. You can definitely make a functional putter on that machine. 100%
How do you keep the material in place after flipping? The tap is enough to hold the up and keep it still while the underside is being milked?
We modeled in some substantial posts (tabs) to hold the head in space. At the end of SIDE-B programming there were toolpaths to cut off the back two posts and narrow the front two down to nearly nothing. Bend the letter head back and forth a couple times and it was free.
Here’s a look at it. instagram.com/reel/CfRiD-VllrU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
This is awesome! How much would you charge for one?
If this design process were undertaken for a single putter, the price would be easily North of $1500. In fact, if I cost it out, I wouldn't be surprised to see it be double that. 3K.
- Kevin
I really want to get into cnc machining. What are some decent machines that won't cost a fortune?
Our machines are designed to be affordable and capable.
Take a look at Shapeoko 4
You could have made 4 of those putter heads from one block of aluminum if you used a vise
Were you using a sweepy before you added the air blast?
For MDF, absolutely! If not for filming Sweepy is a must. On the aluminum I was the air blast. Standing over the project the whole time.
Do u have to get your putter past by USPGA?
Only if I played in a sanctioned tour stop. 😉
Would love a link to those little things of enamel!
Now in the description and here: G-Paint Golf Club Paint - Touch... www.amazon.com/dp/B08154DVQ4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Look for golf club "scoring paint". At least that was what it was called in the late 80's when I was doing golf club repair in my garage. 😉
@@carbide3d Thanks!
@@bob_mosavo Thanks!
@@billstrahan4791 Sure! And you don't have to use a needle applicator, like in the video. I used to just fill in grooves or engraving on the bottom of a club and squeegee off the excess.
The unexpected Billy Madison clip! 🤣😂
insane m8
Nice video but insanely big block of material
We like big blocks and we can not lie
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I don’t have a cnc yet, but I have an airplane. I can fly many places far away, but it may cost me $700 one way. Commercial flights are available for