Warrior Dolo2 Problem

[blueliner27 12]

I purchased a Warrior Dolo2 and I got a problem.

I was trying to insert a NBH XXX wooden blade to the dolo. I started to put them together, but I couldn't put the blade any more as the blade reached its half way.

I'm wondering is it generally hard to put blades especially for the warriors or is there something wrong with either the shaft or the blade?

Any thoughts or advices?

[mack 44]

The inconsistencies with Warrior's shafts are amazing. I had some XXX woodies and they were loose, but thankfully tape fixes that. I'd just keep trying to get yours in so you can figure out where it's too big, then chip/sand there on the hosel. Of course that's also going to compromise some of the integrity of the hosel.

[JGraz15 53]

I had a Dolo 2 and sold it b/c I COULD NOT fit any other blade besides a Warrior in there...pissed me right off

[blueliner27 12]

Thanks mack,

My situation is that the blade hosel is a bit wide, and I noticed that the shaft grinds(chops off) around the blade. I mean, it left some sort of wooden flakes. Knowing that the blade's hosel is kinda wide, now I tried to pull them off.

I wonder if I take the shaft with the half-inserted blade, how would it be better if I ask whether to pull the blade off and to chop off or to put the blade the way it is. (I know it's a bit dumb question though)

I had a Dolo 2 and sold it b/c I COULD NOT fit any other blade besides a Warrior in there...pissed me right off

Geez, that's stupid. This isn't my first time getting the dolo2. I had a dolo2 with synergy2 blade. Obviously, I didn't know such thing. Maybe they chopped the blade hosel off a bit (it fits perfectly).

Out of curiosity, is the dolo tapered blade has shorter(thinner) hosel than any other else?

[providencebadboy21 0]

I had the exact same problem with two dolo2s and wood vape 30 blades. After two days of ridiculous pushing and forcing with no progress, I took some time off to regain my strength. Then after a few days I held the heatgun, on high, over the shaft for a solid 10 minutes each stick and was able to musclefuck them in. Arguably the most taxing workout of my life though, and a huge hassle.

[mack 44]

Blueliner:

Don't let your shop take care of it because in my exp., if you have them get it in there it's being forced in there and you're never getting it out. Take out the plug, put an old curtain rod down the other end and force it out then shave it down some.

[blueliner27 12]

I had the exact same problem with two dolo2s and wood vape 30 blades. After two days of ridiculous pushing and forcing with no progress, I took some time off to regain my strength. Then after a few days I held the heatgun, on high, over the shaft for a solid 10 minutes each stick and was able to musclefuck them in. Arguably the most taxing workout of my life though, and a huge hassle.

HAHAHAHAHAHA

So, did you insert completely? I still wonder even if I take the shaft and the blade to LHS, I highly doubt that they will make it.

[sabres48 0]

The part of the blade that actullay gets inserted into the shaft is the tennon i thought? Then the part of the shaft that recieves the blade is the hosel? Right?

[mack 44]

Der, yeah, reverse what I said earlier Blueliner.

[blueliner27 12]

For future reference...

(Start from where I left: leaving the blade half way)

I decided to accept mack's suggestion.

I did not take my shaft to the LHS because it all make sense to me that they are under pressure to do the job and I'm damn sure that they will do poor job on my shaft.

This time, I pulled the blade (took me about half an hour) out and start to shave the inside of the shaft. Afterall, I inserted the blade (after lunch, I too tired of pulling and shaving process). Although it did not go smoothly, I eventually inserted the blade completely. It's indeed a tasty victory. I also recommand to not to put much of glue when you are inserting a different branded blade since I noticed that the warrior's shaft tended to be more narrow than the other shaft's dimension. Shaving the blade's hosel might be a great idea too.

So, To sum up...

Warrior Dolo2 + Dolo2 blade = No prob

Warrior Dolo2 + Other blade = trouble

If Composite,

-shave the inside of the shaft

-put less glue

If Wooden,

-shave the inside of the shaft

-put less glue

-shave the hosel w/ sand paper

Additional tip:

When you shave inside of the shaft, the shaved area may not be smooth and not consistant. I'd recommand when you shave the inside of the shaft, you need to finish the job with sand paper to make the inside more smoothly.

Make sure before you shave, DO NOT PUT MUCH GLUE on to the blade's hosel. This may cause you trouble.

[DamnLocust 0]

I'm just gonna throw it out there that shaving the inside of the shaft will not only void your warranty, but will probably give you some durability issues as well. If your shaft cracks at the insertion point after a couple of slappers, you'll know why.

[blueliner27 12]

^I know the area which I shave isn't gonna be durable. I didn't really shave much of shaft. Though my problem is that the blade's hosel is wider than the shaft's dimension, so what I need to is shave just a little bit to fit with the blade. Thanks for bringing this point. :)

I found out that if you are not using warrior blade, you will not get warranty replacement as per...

WARRIOR HOCKEY 2006-2007 LIMITED WARRANTY

Warrior Hockey will replace any defective composite sticks or shafts, for 30 days after purchase date.

Please read the conditions below for better understanding of our policy:

The stick broke during normal use as a result of manufacturer’s defect

The Warrior shaft was used with a Warrior blade

The stick was not exposed to an open flame

Shaft shows no signs of being overheated from an outside source

Stick was not damaged by contact with a skate, stick, boards, goals, bench, players, etc.

Stick was not a factory second, or purchased used

Replacement blades are not covered under our policy

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Every manufacturer says that. Don't worry about it.

[blueliner27 12]

Every manufacturer says that. Don't worry about it.

You mean it doesn't really matter?

or what I can do is that just spray paint all in black to hide NBH logo. :P

Anyway, it's a good news! thanks JR!

[DamnLocust 0]

Though my problem is that the blade's hosel is wider than the shaft's dimension, so what I need to is shave just a little bit to fit with the blade.

In general, I'd rather break (and replace) a $30 blade than a $110 shaft, which is why I think it's a better idea to shave down the blade than the shaft.

Then again, you're compromising the integrity of the tenon as well.

I'm wondering if you cut down the blade's tenon to the length of a warrior tenon (shorter than damn near anyone else's I've seen) if it would have fit.

edit: not really trying to rip at you or anything, just some ideas for next time, or anyone else who finds themselves in a similar situation.

[mack 44]

Be sure to let us know how that shaved shaft turns out because I can only imagine that doesn't turn out well. The only tapered shafts I have are Warriors so this will definitely make customs a non-option.

[saba 0]

have not had as many problems with my dolo2 grip. I prefer to shave tenons before shafts? Otherwise excellent performance

[trip7 0]

i have a dolo 2, somewhat of a similar problem as i put in a wood synthesis blade, a little hard to get into at first, but a firm fusion between the two. I now have an r2 blade in it.

[daca 0]

sucks that this is an issue, but i'm not that surprised. glad i haven't had to deal with anything other than a Dolo blade.

[Rustpot 1]

No one mentioned the fact that warrior needs to get off their ass and make wood blades? I think one of the nicest things is a clean, light colored wood blade in a shaft- I hate having a black composite or painted wood blade that clashes heavily with the shaft. That's why they make spraypaint, but I prefer to leave things natural.

There is so much potential is wood- Call them the "Morning Blades" or something cheesy, then cop a line about getting better feel by playing with your morning wood.

[blueliner27 12]

I tried it last night.

Despite of the fact that many of members has questioned about its durability issue, shaving the shaft does not affect that much of performance.

After 10 mins of short warm-up drills, we moved on to the shooting drill. I was worried about it. However, it came out really great. I wouldn't say it was super safe to have shaving the shaft, but as far as I saw, this shaving method worked out awesome.

I want to emphasize this to all: I did not shave much but slight enough that a blade could fit in. Though my problem was a blade being wider than the shaft's dimension.

Again, thanks for all inputs guys!

[mack 44]

Warrior won't make any wood blades because Inno wood blades sucked.