I recently saw a guy putting along the top of a common metal yard stick. He'd place the ball in the hole then putt it.
I do that- I have several stiff metal yardsticks- would like longer. Need level surface such as hardwood floor. (wife loves that!) Also, use "spun" and marked balls to see rotation.
If you dont need the rails you could just buy a piece of longer flat metal and drill a hole I guess. Hmmm I might just do that myself........
Bear, since thread jacking is now "de regeur" , have you made a plastic plane board yet? I've thinking about it, but it would take a massive clean out of the garage first however. Homer said we should all climb into one , that we'd be surprised by our findings. A clean garage would sure surprise the heck outa my wife , thats for sure.
If you dont need the rails you could just buy a piece of longer flat metal and drill a hole I guess. Hmmm I might just do that myself........
Bear, since thread jacking is now "de regeur" , have you made a plastic plane board yet? I've thinking about it, but it would take a massive clean out of the garage first however. Homer said we should all climb into one , that we'd be surprised by our findings. A clean garage would sure surprise the heck outa my wife , thats for sure.
I have several (2) made them from 1/2 in. covered insulating foam board. Very light. tape together at cut-out side makes full 8 x 8 - 24-30 in radius cut - out.
I have also made pvc rail like vj did in alignment golf dvd. I used 2" sched 40 grey conduit (much cheaper than dwv-pvs) and 2 -2" "T's" and 2 2" 90*'s. cut 1 length of conduit up to make 2 uprights and 4 base legs (as I recall about 21-22 in total hight.) I take it apart and assemble at will- friction fit works OK
I have a portable 36 X 48 mirror which I put a frame around and a back standing frame piano hinged at top - covers full swing at about 8' in front of mirror, works well.
I have a high speed camera-casio EX-FH20- set it up behind and over mirror w/ tripod or plane edge behind- and I set up an exact ( no paralax) string plane . This can be BETTER than plane board because no possible mechanical interferance.
Lots of other "home grown" toys/tools but not related to plane.
I'll leave my sig on this post and U can see some of the "stuff" listed
Nice. You've been very busy! I know you like the string line but does the plane board provide any shocking insights to your mind?
Thanks
Yes two things;
With the board there is a tendancy to try and lay the clubshaft on the plane. this creates/encourages a sweep release and can screw up rhythm.
the soft board shows sweet spot plane. because at release and swivel the hossel goes below plane and puts a little dent in the board.
Yes two things;
With the board there is a tendancy to try and lay the clubshaft on the plane. this creates/encourages a sweep release and can screw up rhythm.
the soft board shows sweet spot plane. because at release and swivel the hossel goes below plane and puts a little dent in the board.
The Bear
This may be a leading question......but if the court will allow it......
When you adjust the Plane Angle to a lower plane , an Elbow Plane say.....while keeping the shaft on plane from Impact to Follow Through and executing Angled Hinging with its associated Clubhead Travel or even Horizontal Hinging maybe too....Does it feel like you are "swinging left" so to speak?
(Im waiting for an "Objection" from someone but I think they're all on other sites maybe)
This may be a leading question......but if the court will allow it......
When you adjust the Plane Angle to a lower plane , an Elbow Plane say.....while keeping the shaft on plane from Impact to Follow Through and executing Angled Hinging with its associated Clubhead Travel or even Horizontal Hinging maybe too....Does it feel like you are "swinging left" so to speak?
(Im waiting for an "Objection" from someone but I think they're all on other sites maybe)
The true answer is I don't know.
Remember I am just a newbie-a chapter 3 practice newbie.
With that caviot.
I have never tried anything other than what I call turned shoulder plane. (top in-line with right shoulder to ball, plane changes with club)
I use the board more to see swinging alignments-(the hossle dent) and I swing to what I call "Pop" {oh I only swing with horizontal hinge. I know the feel of all but only swing with horizontal. {a newbie can not do everything at once} anyway "Pop" is at follow through both arms straight toe up shaft close to plane- lots of energy left - then "Pop" the wrists swivel around, the shaft runs up the plane by itself and wacks me in the back of the neck and shoulder blade all by itself. I can't stop it.
The hitting I have tried on the board I only use angled hinge and punch. Shaft lifts off plane towards right field sometimes and right arm runs out quicker because the elbow comes down my side.
Sometimes tend towards the Palmer windmill.
See- the lesson is- never ask a newbie a deep technical question or you may get his goofy answer back
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