Name That Tool

September 2nd, 2010

First person to describe what this tool is used for gets a prize. Happy guessing!

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andy wrote on September 2, 2010 at 6:52 pm

to smooth out the sole of the putter???

 
evan wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:09 pm

remove excess paint fill

 
Wesley wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:09 pm

Roll over putter face when adding color to push paint into encravings

 
Matt wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:12 pm

To wipe the excess color off of the putter’s sole?

 
Wesley wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:14 pm

Just a piece of wood that when you are ready to apply paint to a putter you can touch the wood to get the paint applicator started.

 
Jackson wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:14 pm

something to do with paintfill colors for the custom shop?

 
Matthew Lawrence wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:20 pm

Scotty,

I think you put that wood on a lathe, and put the putter head on the wood to get a certain polished look to the flatstick.

 
Billy Weibley wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:22 pm

to do the custom paintfill

 
Andrew wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:26 pm

The removal of extra paint fills.

 
eric fynn-thompson wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:29 pm

a tool to remove excess paint on the paintfull of letters on the putters…hence the multitude of colors!!

 
Robert wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:39 pm

To wipe off excess paint on the putter???

 
Ryan Hay wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:45 pm

used to remove excess paint from putters

 
Ryan Hay wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:46 pm

to remove paint from putter

 
Scott Lawler wrote on September 2, 2010 at 7:54 pm

Pad to Buff off extra paint fill that goes outside the engraving ?

 
Pat wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:06 pm

Used to finish up custom stamping and clean up any excess paintfill?

 
Bill Weibley wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:13 pm

Used to clean the paint fill tool

 
Steve wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:15 pm

paint brush holder, judging by the paint-like smudges on the side?

 
Liam Creamer wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:17 pm

a buffer? that has paint on it.

 
Liam Creamer wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:19 pm

a buffer? with paint on it.

 
James wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:26 pm

Do you use it to hold putter head up as you do paint fill?

 
Adam wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:28 pm

To remove excess paintfill

 
Michael wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:29 pm

To wipe paint fill off?

 
Liam Creamer wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:32 pm

To buff up the putter and remove any scratches.

 
Matt wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:33 pm

Floor hockey in the studio.

 
Shawn wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:37 pm

You use it to wipe off the remaining paint off the nozzle of whatever you use to paint.

 
Marshall wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:41 pm

To hold the putter when doing the paint fill

 
Patrick Regan wrote on September 2, 2010 at 8:56 pm
 
Andrew King wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:01 pm

removing paintfill???

 
evan wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:04 pm

holds the putter head in place when shaft is installed

 
Troy wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:15 pm

Role over freshly painted stamps to sop extra paint

 
dee wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:15 pm

remove excess paint fill

 
bgolfo wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:16 pm

the piece of wood you place under the putter when stamping it ????

 
Brian joost wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:17 pm

To knock out the air bubbles that form in the new paint fill of a putter.

 
Terry Fontaine wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:22 pm

Its a block you use to hold the putter head as you do paintfill.

 
Nathan Limbach wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:22 pm

Is this tool used to sharpen the hand stamp tools?

 
Nancy wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:25 pm
 
Jon wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:31 pm

To put between the putter and the clamp when holding it down. So the putter doesnt get marked.

 
Brian wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:31 pm

It looks like a wood block with various sized grooves on the side. I think it’s used for shaping the point of a paintbrush for paintfill jobs.

 
Frank wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:32 pm

Used to wipe away excess paint?

 
Dan wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:34 pm

Buffing wheel?

 
Brian wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:36 pm

It looks like a wood block with various sized grooves on the side. I think it is used to shape/alter the tips of paintbrushes during paintfill work.

 
Philip wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:37 pm

A sisal wheel used for buffing and polishing.

 
chad wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:39 pm

belt buckle fixture

 
Sam L wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:39 pm

To help remove excess paint

 
neal wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:43 pm

Do you use it to seat shafts all the way to the bottom of the hosel?

 
Sam L wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:43 pm

Thats what you rest the putter on while stamping

 
Jeff wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:51 pm

Laying a putter on it to check toe-hang?

 
chris wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:51 pm

To hold the putter head off the work bench went doing some paint fills?

 
Matt wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:58 pm

Removes excess paintfill?

 
Matt V wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:58 pm

to rub off the paint on the putter’s sole?

 
Noonan74 wrote on September 2, 2010 at 9:59 pm

It’s a clean up tool for paintfill on putters? You roll it over the surface so it picks up all the excess except the paint in the lettering or stamping.

 
Luke wrote on September 2, 2010 at 10:07 pm

To clean excess paintfill out of the sole of a putter!

 
Jeff wrote on September 2, 2010 at 10:07 pm

Sanding down a shaft after trimming it.

 
Jeff wrote on September 2, 2010 at 10:10 pm

Maybe its some sort of cap for the paintfill so that you can mix it?

 
Grant wrote on September 2, 2010 at 10:10 pm

A “sponge” type tool used to wipe wet paint off of a newly painted putter

 
Chase wrote on September 2, 2010 at 10:27 pm

It is used to put the putter shaft in to keep it level while working on the putter/keeping the putter elevated while the paint or grip is drying???

 
John wrote on September 2, 2010 at 10:28 pm

The tool is for cleaning up paintfill.

 
Dan wrote on September 2, 2010 at 10:33 pm

color testing

 
erik olsen wrote on September 2, 2010 at 10:42 pm

Fits in the cavity of a putter so that it sits flat so while paint fill in the face is drying, it doesn’t run?

 
Paul wrote on September 2, 2010 at 10:55 pm

Roll it on a putter to remove excess paint fill??

 
Marc wrote on September 2, 2010 at 11:00 pm

for mixing the paint use for the button back screw

 
max bagley wrote on September 2, 2010 at 11:11 pm

is this used to see how colors will look on the putters?

 
Bjorn wrote on September 2, 2010 at 11:47 pm

It’s a painters block used to steady the hand while doing paint fills. Or a putter leveling block.

 
Jason Gorospe wrote on September 2, 2010 at 11:59 pm

Is it used to wipe off excess paintfill off the putters?

 
Sang wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:00 am

Paintfill cleaner.

 
Joe wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:16 am

how about it holds the putter head laying on its side by the flange when you apply paintfill to the face..

good one Scotty… thanks,Joe

 
Casey Cuccia wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:19 am

its a block of wood to ues under a putter when stamping the putter

 
Mark wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:21 am

I’m going to take a wild guess and say to wipe excess paint from a paint fill job….????

 
Justin Mickshaw wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:24 am

This tool is to make sure there is no excessive paintfill either on the sole, face, or say for instance inside the bombs that may interfer with use or be in danger of getting worn away.

 
Mark Steven wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:24 am

G’Day

I reckon that’s a rest that is used when hand painting a putter head.

Thanks & Regards
Mark aka Chapzzzz
Darwin Australia
(TCC)

 
Gary M wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:25 am

Used to clean the nozzle of the mini paint gun.

 
Rob wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:28 am

An arm or hand rest when applying paint to the putter?

 
Justin Mickshaw wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:28 am

This tool is used to remove excess paintfill on the putter(i.e. the sole, bombs, face) that may interfer with use of the putter or in danger of being chipped away or damaged

 
ryan wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:30 am

test paint colors.

 
andy bryant wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:36 am

to wipe excess paint off a putter when doing the paintfill?

 
daniel d lee wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:43 am

it is used to clean excess paint off the putterheads after new paint is applied

 
Brooke wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:00 am

It’s for supporting the putters while there being painted

 
CHRIS_U wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:04 am

you use it to lay the putter head on for paint fill

 
Ace Boles wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:09 am

Is it used in the paintfill process? Used to clean up the excess paint?

 
Howard wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:10 am

Paint Fill blotter

 
Ace Boles wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:10 am

Cork buffer!

 
Jay Steele wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:20 am

Used to remove excess paintfill from paintfill work.

 
Jordan wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:24 am

A buffer between putter and table while stamping??

 
john wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:17 am

A counterweight to determine swingweight?

 
Geoff wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:23 am

Is it used to brace the putter head on to prevent damage while stamping letters on it?

 
Michael wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:17 am

I think that it used to sit Putters on whilst Paintfill is being applied.
Cheers Michael

 
Michael wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:19 am

i think that it is used to sit Putters on whilst Paintfill is being apllied.

 
Kris wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:29 am

hmmm tough.. something used when doing the paintfill on the sole of a putter?!? (prevents the paint from going off of the putter until its dry)

 
James wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:27 am

Perhaps you use it to press the paintfill into the sole of the putter to ensure even coverage in engravings?

 
Greg wrote on September 3, 2010 at 6:12 am

to prop up/hold in place a putter head, as the artist fills in the paint

 
Ewart Reeves wrote on September 3, 2010 at 6:13 am

Its a stamp bumper (protects backside of the putter while otherside gets stamped)

 
Cameron Ruhl wrote on September 3, 2010 at 6:13 am

is it a bit used for smoothing curves?

 
Simon wrote on September 3, 2010 at 6:13 am

It is used to hold the shaft straight while doing paint???

 
Michael wrote on September 3, 2010 at 6:37 am

It is used to take excess paint off a paintbrush

 
Craig wrote on September 3, 2010 at 6:42 am

Spong to remove excess paintfill.

 
Chip wrote on September 3, 2010 at 7:06 am

To hold a putter in place while it is being painted in the custom shop. A stand of sorts?

 
Bryan Otis wrote on September 3, 2010 at 7:23 am

Wooden block used to dampen vibration when stamping tour putters??

Cheers,
Bryan

 
Linden wrote on September 3, 2010 at 7:30 am

Clearing the paint from the fine nozzle of the paintfill application bottles – using a little squirt similar to removing air from a hyperdermic needle.

 
nick wrote on September 3, 2010 at 7:36 am

Piece of wood that removes excess paintfill on a putter

 
Jay J wrote on September 3, 2010 at 7:38 am

Is is a tool used to absorb the shock when hand stamping a putter.

 
Dominic wrote on September 3, 2010 at 7:40 am

Used to level the putter allowing the putter face to be painted?

 
brian wrote on September 3, 2010 at 7:42 am

weight holder for painting

 
Tim W. wrote on September 3, 2010 at 7:48 am

Container that holds stamping bits?

 
Anjo wrote on September 3, 2010 at 7:57 am

Guess it is a piece of wood. A cloth is wrapped on it to clean paintspill.

 
John wrote on September 3, 2010 at 8:01 am

To rub excess paint off a freshly painted putter

 
Jerry wrote on September 3, 2010 at 8:03 am

the tool is used to stamp the face of the putter in the milling process

 
John wrote on September 3, 2010 at 8:03 am

Just to clarify my last statement and to seperate my answer from Craigs, I don’t think this is a sponge I think it’s wood used to remove excess paint. Because a sponge would reach into the stamp and pull paint out where as the wood would not.

 
Wiley Cheung wrote on September 3, 2010 at 8:10 am

It is a fill paint color tester?

 
Andrew wrote on September 3, 2010 at 8:16 am

This tool is used to hold the putter in the vise.

 
Tyler wrote on September 3, 2010 at 8:17 am

Looks like a small buffing wheel

 
Cougar wrote on September 3, 2010 at 8:20 am

It’s a door jam!

 
Nick W. wrote on September 3, 2010 at 8:52 am

This is a handrest. You rest your paintbrush hand on this stand while painting a putter, etc.

 
Chriss wrote on September 3, 2010 at 8:52 am

It is a buffing pad for that polished finish, that and to remove any debris. Hence the paint.

 
Tracey wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:02 am

To hold pins and needles.

 
Bill wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:02 am

To rub off the excess paint from the top of the plastic paint bottles.

 
JZ wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:10 am

It looks like a piece of wood that was cut out with a hole saw. I think the paint on it is there to throw us off. My guess is that it’s a sanding/polishing block.

 
Dave wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:10 am

Paint dabber

 
jason wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:20 am

rolled on the sole of a putter to remove excess paint, before the final acetone wipedown is done, during paintfill application.

 
Andrew Cohoon wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:21 am

It’s to give height to the Kombi putter while it’s being painted.

 
Josh Gianotsos wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:22 am

A shock absorber for placing the putter on when stamping?

 
m smith wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:24 am

DPPP Tool

Damascus Plotter Push Pod.
Better known at the custom shop as pineagra.

Or it could be………..

A wood chuck, used too throw at Hank, when he does a bag drop number, on Scotty.

 
Scott wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:24 am

Represents the size of a golf hole…

 
Doug Miller wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:26 am

Is it a tube of buffing compound used to buff out the putters on a buffing wheel after the final machining?

 
Scott wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:26 am

A headcover form?

 
Mike Waltz wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:28 am

I’m going to guess that the piece of wood is set in the cavity of a putter with a clamp to hold it in place while the glue in the shaft is setting up.

 
Tom Schlegel/a12handicapper wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:37 am

I love contests!!

For hand polishing…?

Mahalo

 
Chris wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:38 am

It is a finishing buffing pad.

 
Brian Turner wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:39 am

Buffer to finish off your putters

 
Matt wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:39 am

It;s used to remove paint off the putters or sumptin?

 
Troy Darbyson wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:40 am

“Putter Weight Paint Block”

 
Mark wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:44 am

Used to remove excess paint from putter.

 
Bill Thornton wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:56 am

Is it a tool to clean the heads of the paint machines?

 
Tony wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:56 am

The tool is a striking block used to check the tone of putterheads. Checking the frequency and solidity for impurities in the metal.

 
Chris wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:58 am

4″ Sisal buffing wheel, used in the restoration shop. Paint is from the removal before restoration.

 
Bill Thornton wrote on September 3, 2010 at 9:59 am

It is a painbrush holder.

 
Bill Thornton wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:00 am

Is it a tool for removing old painfill?

 
Chris Bidwell wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:00 am

To wipe off paint brushes between applications.

 
Lewis Muirden wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:01 am

I think its a piece of wood used to cushion the putter when stamping. Also looks like paintfill may occur shortly after!

 
Bill Thornton wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:07 am

It is put under the putter when you stamp one.

 
JB wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:09 am

A block to support different shaped putters while adjusting loft and lie

 
Bill Thornton wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:11 am

Is it used to clean the stamps after they have been used?

 
Mike wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:17 am

Is it used to unclog the paint applicators?

 
Scott H. wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:17 am

Used to unclog tip of paint fill bottle.

 
Geoff wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:26 am

Is it used to brace the putter head against while stamping letters on it?

 
Bill wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:27 am

A roller for a machine a putter is put through so the paint is full and even

 
Randy wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:29 am

The neck of the putter slides into a hole on top…holds the putter so that you can paint the sole.

 
Travis wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:31 am

Is it a buffing wheel used to buff out any little imperfections on the putter heads after all work has been completed on them? I’m at a lose for what it could be.

 
Jay Steele wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:38 am

Backstop used for stamping

 
leah babal wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:38 am

its used to support the putter head during paintfill – placed against the face to keep the face’s paintfill from smearing on the surface when flipped (facing down) to paint the cavity.

 
Wills wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:39 am

For holding the head of the putter when its being painted???

 
Adam wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:44 am

The hosel of the putter head goes into the center to hold in in place while painting the sole of the putter.

 
John wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:46 am

To wipe the paint off the tip of the paint bottle.

 
Josh Kohner wrote on September 3, 2010 at 10:48 am

It is a polishing wheel.

 
Wills wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:00 am

To hold the putter head in place while it is being painted???

 
Ben wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:05 am

A pad to put the putter on to cushion it while doing hand stamping?

 
Ben wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:06 am

It is used to hold the putter head around the curve of the head/shaft so that it doesnt move while paint is being applied.

 
Spencer Reynolds wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:07 am

A round hand-held buffing “wheel” for smoothing and light polish.

 
Gordon wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:13 am

The tool’s edges look rounded so I would guess its for bashing something, or being the mediator between two things being bashed together to stop surfaces being damaged? To rest the putter head on whilst you stamp it…?

 
nikiT wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:16 am

Used for painting divot tools, holder of some sort

 
Bill wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:28 am

Is it a tool to put the shaft labels on evenly?

 
Andrew wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:32 am

Its a tool used to have other tools guess what it is used for

 
Chase wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:37 am

I all ready wrote in on sep. 2 to holed the shaft while the putter is being woked on like paintfill but it is not posted??????????

 
Walker wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:39 am

Its a sanding block.

 
Todd B wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:40 am

To hold a shaft in place while a shaft band is installed.

 
GeneMcG wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:41 am

It’s used to hold sole weights while beig paintfilled.

 
Reid wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:42 am

Is it round wooden block you can roll across a surface to quickly remove paint?

 
Matt wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:44 am

Is it the cork that the small paint fill bottles are stuck into so paint does not harden?

 
Brandon wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:45 am

A buffer wheel for use in the shop.

 
CRAIG M. wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:45 am

Wood block to place the putter on while stamping to absorb the force of the blow?

 
Kellyj3 wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:53 am

Wood block used to hammer out neck of the putter and straighten out.

 
Dustin wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:55 am

Its looks to be a tool to test paint colors.

 
Lou Westinghouse wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:03 pm

I believe this was used to design the prototype for your newest headcover. JAT!

 
Thomas wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:05 pm

block that you use in the bending machine when a putter is not fitting properly on the vise.

 
Chris wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:08 pm

It is a sisal wheel for the restoration shop.

 
Brayden C. wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:23 pm

A block to rest putter heads against while they are being painted.

 
JAY HIORTH wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Its a painters pallet, like on the cover of the California cover. has california paintfill colours on it too.

 
Nick W. wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:33 pm

Its a handrest. The handrest is used to rest and steady your hand when you are doing detail painting, hence the paint on the sides of the rest.

 
Scotty wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:39 pm

You guys aren’t even close! = ) Keep ‘em coming!
Scotty

 
mike wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:45 pm

you use it to rest your coffee cup on while you are in the shop?

 
Dipaul wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:46 pm

It’s a wooden block use to test the paint from the paint fill bottle before applying on the putter.

 
Matt wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:50 pm

Paper Weight!!!!!!

 
Matt wrote on September 3, 2010 at 12:53 pm

It is a block used for shaping welded necks.

 
Jacob wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:05 pm

Is it used to smooth sharp edges after remilling a face?

 
Dipaul wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:10 pm

It’s a block use to bend/shape the shaft/hosel

 
Paul wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:11 pm

It’s the shop mascot?

 
Adam wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:11 pm

To pad to wipe off the paint from your fingers/tools when working with the paint…

 
conor wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:13 pm

Is it a last for forming putter headcovers?

 
Stephen wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:19 pm

piece of wood used to prop open a door

 
Royce G wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:23 pm

A door stop.

 
Alex wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:27 pm

Simply used to test thickness and color of paintfill?

 
Devin wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:29 pm
 
ryan wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:31 pm

Does the putter rest on it when doing the paint fill?

 
m smith wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:33 pm

It’s a mock up of this weeks M&G putter, before shaping.

 
Devin wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:34 pm

Masking tape, to prevent painfil from getting on the putter in spots where it is not intended to be.

 
Jeff wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:37 pm

Scotty,
Is it used when doing stamping.
Gives a bigger flat surface to hit with the hammer?
Thanks for this contest!

 
Rob N wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:41 pm

A block of wood to raise the putter off the table to check toe hang.

 
Alex wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:46 pm

To insert the shaft into to apply a new shaft band

 
Golf33 wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:50 pm

Holds the pivot tool for painting?

Thanks for the contest Scotty!

 
Sang Yeo wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:52 pm

Is it measuring equipment for putter head weight?

 
Golf33 wrote on September 3, 2010 at 1:57 pm

Used to hold pivots for painting?

Thanks for the contest Scotty!

 
Lou Westinghouse wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:02 pm

It is use to make a protoype of your new headcover….

 
Scott H. wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:03 pm

Is it a spool for grip tape?

 
ChrisE wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:05 pm

Is it a block of wood used to smooth out leather grips when they are applied??

 
c garrison wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:05 pm

is it a wooden block used in clamping things together so marks dont get on the metal of the putter when stamping or painting.

 
Jerry C. wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:06 pm

It is a block that is in the same shape of a golf hole so that when pros are trying out new cameron creations in the shop they are putting at an object. The writing is the initial of pros that have used this tool.

 
Lou Westinghouse wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:06 pm

it is used as a support for a table or chair that has one leg shorter than the others.

 
Mike T wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:14 pm

Is it for wiping off excess paint from a Q-tip while detailing?

 
Kristin wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:17 pm
 
Tony wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:17 pm

Its a paper weight to hold the detailed instructions in place while custom work is being done

 
Adam wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:19 pm

My last attempt…;> And I was so desperate I asked my wife….

Wood block used to help shape the curves on the putter …

 
nikiT wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:23 pm

It is used to test your before you start to paintfill

 
nikiT wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:25 pm

It is use to test your ink before you start to paintill

 
nikiT wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:26 pm

bottom of the new staff bag

 
Devin wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:27 pm

A SC beer coosie prototype :)

 
Matt wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:27 pm

Chew toy for Scotty Dog?

 
Dan wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:34 pm

It is a sponge to take the excess paint off the brushes being used while doing paintfill on a putter?

 
m scabdach wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:35 pm

is it used in leveling a vice grip to a workshop table.

 
nate wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:37 pm

A doorstop?

 
fireguyfrank58 wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:42 pm

Is it a block that let’s you smooth out the brissles of your paint brushes, and helps get the bubbles out??

 
Manuel Arreguin wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:42 pm

Is it a door stop?

 
Patrick wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:44 pm

Used to clean of excess paint around the custom shop

 
Matt wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:44 pm

Paper weight!!!

 
m smith wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:45 pm

A shive or wooden block to hold head covers while doodling.

A shaft band label, smoother-outer.

A pine heat sink, to place hot heads on, to control cooling. Instead of quenching.

It’s love wood, just a friggin block of wood.

This is like playing,” the sounds of the studio”, in visual.

Regards,

 
Hector Fernandez wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:47 pm

It is an impact tool…..:-)

 
william g wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:48 pm

It is a piece of wood used for hammering on a sole to the shaft or the grip onto the shaft so it leaves no marks on the putter?

 
willsnope wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:48 pm

to hold a bag tag while painting

 
Dany wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:51 pm

Is a package of copper wire that you use when doing weld beads?

 
Chris wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:51 pm

A disk with the same width as a golf ball….you place it on the ground like a ball and putt. This helps to insure that you are hitting the ball square to the face every time. Miss hits. open or closed face, will not allow the disk to roll. Or lay it flat and hit it like a hockey puck!

 
nick wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:51 pm

Used to keep your epoxy on

 
robert berube wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:52 pm

its a door knob plug?????

 
Cameron wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:54 pm

looks like a piece of Damascuss

 
Chris wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:56 pm

You used a hole saw to get a “disk” the width of a golf ball. Place the round side perpendicular to the putting surface in the shop and put with it. Rolls pure when hit flush or left or right depending on open or closed. Aids with the contact to make sure that the face is flush.

 
L.J. wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:56 pm

Is it a paper weight?
This is fun.. Thanks for it Scotty.. Hope all is well.

 
Sam Christian wrote on September 3, 2010 at 2:57 pm

Is it used for testing paint before you fill it into the putter?

 
Zak Pawliuk wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:00 pm

It’s a special tool designed to make my brother bug me to guess what it is!
:P
OR
A block to tap the head onto the shaft.

 
Adam wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:02 pm

ahhhh….simple…..a hockey puck for playing “putter hockey” around the studio at lunch….

 
Casey Cuccia wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:05 pm

is it to use when hammering weights into place on a 009 to your not hitting the outter with metal to get them flat?

 
Lou Westinghouse wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:07 pm

It is used to close the cans of paint. You put it on the lid and apply pressure with a hammer or press.

 
troy wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:09 pm

It’s a putter puck for when you need a break and play putter hockey.

 
robert berube wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:09 pm

its a japanese art brush?????

 
Bill wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:12 pm

It’s used to rub the excess paint of the top of the bottles before the cap is put back on. Also a doddle block!

 
Linden wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:12 pm

For resting SC ball tools against when doing the paintfill – radius fits snugly against block a prevent ball tool from moving.

 
Josh L wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:13 pm

Is it a holder for the bottles of paint upside down to minimize air bubbles?

 
evan wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:14 pm

It is a rough piece of wood used for grinding to remove excess materials from metal

 
Tom L wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:15 pm

Does it go under a putter when you are stamping it? for cushion?

 
Matt wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:17 pm

Do you guys throw it on the ground in the studio and putt towards it?

 
M Goulart wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:21 pm

Is this a sponge used to roll over newly applied paint on a putter to absorb access paint to make clean up easier?

 
Paul wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:22 pm

Something to clean off excess paint on the tips of the bottles?

 
bgolfo wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:23 pm

used for stamping a putter. You place that under the putter and then hammer away !

 
Kris wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:31 pm

used when painting the sole of a putter. rest the head on , while the paint on the bottom dries to avoid the paint on flowing into each other?!?

 
Jim K wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:36 pm

Is it a tool thats similiar in size to a golf ball to make sure that it can fit in the back portion of a putter? (i.e. Button Back).

 
Brian wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:38 pm

It’s a flux capacitor!

 
jesse baker wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:40 pm

used to make different patterns on putters 009 and swirl finishes

 
Scotty wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:40 pm

This is fun, but no one has guessed yet! I’m here all week!
SC

 
jesse baker wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:43 pm

what u use to cut a putter and make it a beached putter to put under the putters or over them

 
Larry wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:45 pm

A block for test stamps

 
Ken R. wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:48 pm

A type of jig used to check degree of shaft bend on single/double bend shafts.

 
Greg wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:54 pm

J.A.T paper weight

 
Dave C wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:55 pm

A Jig used while painting Putters, or a Sanding Block maybe?

 
Dave C wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:57 pm

Is it a tool used for creating a Dull Finish on Putters?

 
Rob N wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:58 pm

Is it a blank or a shim of some sort when milling steel?

 
Brian wrote on September 3, 2010 at 3:58 pm

It’s used to make sure the rounded edge of the JYD ball tool is correct.

 
Brian wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:00 pm

Are the edges/channels of the item used to shape the tips of the cotton swabs once they have paint on them for paintfill work?

 
connor wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:02 pm

its a paperweight

 
nick wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:02 pm

Used for the bag tag

 
dee wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:03 pm

shaft puller

 
Mike wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:05 pm

It is a block used to stop a moving saw blade.

 
Taylor wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:06 pm

circular piece of cut wood. used to test paint?

 
Jason wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:07 pm

Is it a mold that goes in the cavity when making a garage made putter

 
Robert wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:11 pm

is it a buffing pad?

 
Garred wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:13 pm

its used to keep a door open a Door Stop

 
Tom Schlegel/a12handicapper wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:14 pm

Great comments Scotty !!!

i submitted earlier, not sure if it has been posted…but ,I’ll stick with a hand buffer/polishing device for buffing out the putter after paintfill…

Happy Labor day weekend!

 
Terry Fontaine wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:15 pm

It to take caps of the paint bottles/jars that get gummed up

 
Alex G wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:16 pm

A tool to drive collectors crazy thinking of what it could be.

 
nikiT wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:18 pm

Bag tag guide

 
Heather wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:20 pm

It is used when doing the face paintfill on a putter. The neck of the putter rests on it so you have a level painting surface. Close?

 
Chris wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:21 pm

It is a wood block to extract the stainless steel bar from the cutter when cutting the plugs for the Kombi-S. There is just that little bit of waste that is in the machine and you stick the wood plug in and push the excess out.

 
Dave C wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:22 pm

A Squeegee to help remove excess Paintfill?

 
Kris wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:23 pm

it’s a pattern for drawing circles on the table *lol

 
Reg wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:25 pm

Used to gently remove excess paint from putter head after infilling

 
John wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:26 pm

Used to add create rippling on G&G putters?

 
Jay-Z wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:26 pm

It is a putter positioning tool. Used for keeping the putter flat when adding paintfil.

 
Dallas wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:27 pm

It’s a paint brush stand/holder

 
Jim K wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:27 pm

is it a tool to make sure that the width of a putter is correct?

 
Ed Curry wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:27 pm

Is it a mold for a Coin / ball marker??

 
Ed Curry wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:29 pm

Is it a block used to evenly seal the containers holding the paintfill colors?

 
Ed Curry wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:31 pm

Does it hold the Tour stamp tools you keep under lock & key??

 
Matt wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:32 pm

It’s a coaster to put your drink on while your working on putters.

 
Marshall wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:33 pm

It is used to hold the putter when you grind or polishing it so you don’t hit your hand on the grinding wheel?

 
Jay Steele wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:34 pm

Its a HAND! Useful in hand crafting a prototype putter, hand polishing a nice finish, signing autographs and in this photo holding a block of wood.
Jay

 
Matt wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:35 pm

It was what you guys used to hold Kevin Na’s belt buckle to paint it.

 
Justin wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:36 pm

It is a door stop! lol

 
Andrew Sherman wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:36 pm

Putter stand for mach ups

 
Matt wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:43 pm

Used for assembling a putter. To insert shaft to putter head or pound on to get a flare tip on the the putter. Or set on the ground to get shaft and putter together.

Matt

 
Jeff Lambert wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:44 pm

Is it a alignment aid when setting the buttons on the new buttonback delmar??

 
Andy wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:44 pm

It’s the exact size of a regulation hole on the green!

 
Dave C wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:50 pm

Its a squeegee towel that helps take excess Paint off the Putter

 
Dan Volpov wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:58 pm

It’s to smudge the dried paint that hardens from the top of the paint bottles.

 
Ari wrote on September 3, 2010 at 4:59 pm

is it used to refresh your white board markers?

 
Shay wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:00 pm

It’s a puck for testing Happy Gilmore’s putter!

 
Howard wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:01 pm

Template for a Cameron Coin

 
Dan Volpov wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:01 pm

Coffee Coaster

 
Dan Volpov wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:03 pm

To practice stamping on.

 
Jordan wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:05 pm

Make shift hockey puck for you guys to play hockey at the shop?

 
Jeff wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:08 pm

A block to prevent a machine from turning on while being maintained.

 
Dan wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:12 pm

It is used to apply shaft bands

 
Eric wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:12 pm

its really serves no purpose, just a funny looking thing

 
Brandon Gentle wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:17 pm

this tool is used in the vise when working on a putter so that the putter isnt damaged

 
Eric Buonamano wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:29 pm

Is it a mold for casting weights to go on the club head?

 
Alex B wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:30 pm

It’s something to hit with a hammer.

 
Eric Buonamano wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:31 pm

Is it a mold for casting wieghts for the club head

 
Noonan74 wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:32 pm

I know this isn’t it but I hope it gets a laugh out of you. It’s a rare paintsplash cheese made from the milk or the Barnyard Dogs from the PGA cover. :)

 
Greg Moore wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:39 pm

Looks like a buffing compound

 
GaryG wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:41 pm

It used to shim up the leg of the workbench! ;)

 
Greg Moore wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:46 pm

A buffing compound

 
Chris E wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:49 pm

Is it used when removing the putter head from the shaft?

 
Ed Curry wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:51 pm

Is it a stamp holder / palatte for the new stamps available through the Custom Shop?

 
Kris wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:52 pm

Do we get a hint?
Hope someone has the correct answer by tomorrow morning…… Good night ;-)

 
GaryG wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:54 pm

It’s used to buff the putter.

 
Ed Curry wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:55 pm

Stamp stand!! It is a stamp stand!!!

 
Ed Curry wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:57 pm

I got it…this is Scotty’s totem!!! He started to carry it after seeing the movie Inception!

 
Ed Curry wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:59 pm

It is Scotty’s totem that he started carrying after seeing the movie Inception!

 
Nick Ioriatti wrote on September 3, 2010 at 5:59 pm

It is what goes under the belt buckle during the painting process, so the paint fill can be put in easily and the top of the buckle can be milled correctly.

 
Ed Curry wrote on September 3, 2010 at 6:03 pm

Congrats Lou!!!

 
Scotty wrote on September 3, 2010 at 6:04 pm

Lou Westinghouse, you’re the big winner!

It is used to close cans of paint with a hammer so I get an even seal and don’t ding the edges. Pics coming soon.

Thanks for the input everyone! (Lou, I’ll be in touch).

All the best,
Scotty

 
Lou Westinghouse wrote on September 3, 2010 at 11:25 pm

AWESOME!! Thanks Scotty for the opportunity! I just bought my first TOUR Newport 2 Select (XPERIMENTAL Black) today and now this! Today could not have been any better!

 
edouard becker wrote on December 20, 2010 at 11:30 am

polishing mat to polish club heads with electric drill or grinding machine.

 
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