A new hobby?

[mediaguru]

I bought a metal file today. Unfortunately I hit a rock under my ball and took a big chunk out of the bottom of my hogan wedge. The metal is sticking out about 1/4" and it hooks on the ground. So I'm going to take a crack at filing it.

This brings up the thought I have of looking into tweaking my own clubs. Being able to adjust lofts, put on new grips, change weights etc. I have a buddy who always has some funky club he has built or adjusted. He has one set of irons that have shafts that used to belong to Jay Don Blake. He put the 3i shaft in the 4i, the 4i shaft in the 5i etc.

Are there any of you out there who do your own club building, tweaking, adjustments, grips etc? How hard is it? Do you have to fork out a lot for tools? Any study materials?

[MJonGolf]

I have been dabbling. Mostly reshafting and regripping. If you go to GolfWorks.com you can buy reference books on clubmaking, fitting etc. Specialty equipment, especially for loft and lie adjustments, can be expensive.