Cutting your stick

[Speedz98 15]

So I searched for this one for a few hours didn't find anything, and really have to know: How do I go about cutting my hockey stick?

I got a brand new SE16 and High School Open Hockey tomorrow.

I called my rink's pro shop and the guy was like "uhh.. i have a saw u can use..". Not very helpful. I'm going to have to do it myself, the stick is def. too tall for me to use well. I need to cut about an Inch and 1/4.

I don't want to ruin my stick, any tips would be greatly appreciated. I have until 5 o'clock tomorrow to figure this out. It's important that I start practicing with this stick asap. (using new curve)

Thanks!

[CAmmon 2]

A hacksaw works just fine. Just make sure that you have it clamped down well so it won't move while youre trying to cut it.

[Speedz98 15]

what about that black plug that comes on top? Should I work on removing or re use it? the little plastic piece

[Chadd 916]

If you use a hacksaw, a blade like this is best.

https://www.golfsmith.com/products/8587?cm_...de=bvreviewsite

[fatwabbit 93]

if you have to freehand the cut, what you can do is to put a piece of tape around the part that you want to cut...guides you to make a straight cut

[Scotty 8]

If you use a hacksaw, a blade like this is best.

https://www.golfsmith.com/products/8587?cm_...de=bvreviewsite

Use a hacksaw like this one. It works the best if it has fine teeth as to not hang up on the composite material as it goes.

Pop out the little black plug. You can reuse it if you want. Nothing you'll notice at all one way or the other. Use a level or something to draw a straight and even line around where you want to cut the shaft. Nothing worse than seeing the guys rocking a cut that's nearly 1 inch crooked. Do it right. You can then have someone stabilize the shaft over a table, sawhorse, or in a vice while you go to town on it. Take long, even strokes and let the saw do all the work. Might want to wrap a towel around the shaft where it lays on the table/vice/etc so the slight movements while you're cutting don't scratch or rub off all your graphics. Done.

[Chadd 916]

If you use a hacksaw, a blade like this is best.

https://www.golfsmith.com/products/8587?cm_...de=bvreviewsite

Use a hacksaw like this one. It works the best if it has fine teeth as to not hang up on the composite material as it goes.

Pop out the little black plug. You can reuse it if you want. Nothing you'll notice at all one way or the other. Use a level or something to draw a straight and even line around where you want to cut the shaft. Nothing worse than seeing the guys rocking a cut that's nearly 1 inch crooked. Do it right. You can then have someone stabilize the shaft over a table, sawhorse, or in a vice while you go to town on it. Take long, even strokes and let the saw do all the work. Might want to wrap a towel around the shaft where it lays on the table/vice/etc so the slight movements while you're cutting don't scratch or rub off all your graphics. Done.

For straight cuts use a mitre box like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VKGD28

The best solution is a chop saw with a wheel like this one:

https://www.golfsmith.com/products/245950?c...de=bvreviewsite

[Speedz98 15]

CAN I use an automatic saw with the spinning blade?? Thanks for all your help guys

[Chadd 916]

CAN I use an automatic saw with the spinning blade?? Thanks for all your help guys

Not if it has a standard blade. You need a blade specifically for cutting composite materials.

[SirJW 207]

In a pinch a wood saw will do (electric or manual).

[f2racer 0]

For straight cuts use a mitre box like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VKGD28

+1 for the mitre box if you like the cut straight.

Mine came from the days of building RC planes.

[Sav25 1]

My best advice, however you cut it, is to cut it a bit longer than you were aiming for. You can always cut a bit more off, but you cant stick any back on...

[hamstercaster 2]

CAN I use an automatic saw with the spinning blade?? Thanks for all your help guys

Not if it has a standard blade. You need a blade specifically for cutting composite materials.

I use a mitre saw with the regular blade on and it works well. Just plan for the 1/8 or so it takes off so you don't end up with a stick that's a bit shorter than you wanted it.

[Chadd 916]

In a pinch a wood saw will do (electric or manual).

A circular saw with a wood blade can rip up a composite stick. Odds are better than 50/50 that it will get damaged.

[Too Old 1]

Just use a hacksaw with a fine-tooth blade after you've taped a guide mark to cut at, and wrapped a towel or rag around the shaft. Simple as can be. Then use some sandpaper to lightly deburr the cut area. Then use 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive to glue the plug back in.

[Scotty 8]

In a pinch a wood saw will do (electric or manual).

A circular saw with a wood blade can rip up a composite stick. Odds are better than 50/50 that it will get damaged.

Agreed. I use an industrial saw used for cutting steel and its the smoothest and easiest cuts i've ever made.

[Hockeyman11385 1]

This is impressive. I never thought that we could get past a first page on how to cut a stick.

[Speedz98 15]

This is impressive. I never thought that we could get past a first page on how to cut a stick.

Same, and I was hoping it would too. I've never done this before so I wanted to see all my options and avoid making a mistake.

Thanks you guys

[Scotty 8]

This is impressive. I never thought that we could get past a first page on how to cut a stick.

Same, and I was hoping it would too. I've never done this before so I wanted to see all my options and avoid making a mistake.

Thanks you guys

No problem. Some people just don't know how to work on things if they've never done it. I was lucky enough to work at and run a couple hockey shops for a while, so i've worked on a decent amount of equipment.

[hamstercaster 2]

In a pinch a wood saw will do (electric or manual).

A circular saw with a wood blade can rip up a composite stick. Odds are better than 50/50 that it will get damaged.

Quite possible. I've done it on 3 of my sticks and two of my friend's stick with no ill effect but it doesn't mean that it couldn't get damaged. I may have been lucky.

thanks

[SouthpawTRK 1]

So I searched for this one for a few hours didn't find anything, and really have to know: How do I go about cutting my hockey stick?

I got a brand new SE16 and High School Open Hockey tomorrow.

I called my rink's pro shop and the guy was like "uhh.. i have a saw u can use..". Not very helpful. I'm going to have to do it myself, the stick is def. too tall for me to use well. I need to cut about an Inch and 1/4.

I don't want to ruin my stick, any tips would be greatly appreciated. I have until 5 o'clock tomorrow to figure this out. It's important that I start practicing with this stick asap. (using new curve)

Thanks!

I'm glad that this thread was started because it allows other members insight on other ways to cut their sticks down. The suggestions for a fine tooth saw and mitre box are tremendous recommendations. I've been using a dremel tool with a cutting blade (for composite materials), which leaves a very smooth cut and does not cause the material to splinter. After I get done cutting the stick, I usually turn it upside down and make sure that there are no loose bits/debris in the shaft. As far as the end plug goes, I will pop out the plug prior to cutting (Easton plugs are a little tougher to get out, the Nike-Bauer plugs are a bit easier to remove) and then insert the plug after I'm done cutting the stick down. A reliable source told me that although he's never seen it happen, a player could be penalized for not having a shaft plug. If you have time, why don't you post how the open hockey went and perhaps an informal review of your new SE16 (that's a stick that I've had my eye on for a while now).

[Speedz98 15]

So I searched for this one for a few hours didn't find anything, and really have to know: How do I go about cutting my hockey stick?

I got a brand new SE16 and High School Open Hockey tomorrow.

I called my rink's pro shop and the guy was like "uhh.. i have a saw u can use..". Not very helpful. I'm going to have to do it myself, the stick is def. too tall for me to use well. I need to cut about an Inch and 1/4.

I don't want to ruin my stick, any tips would be greatly appreciated. I have until 5 o'clock tomorrow to figure this out. It's important that I start practicing with this stick asap. (using new curve)

Thanks!

I'm glad that this thread was started because it allows other members insight on other ways to cut their sticks down. The suggestions for a fine tooth saw and mitre box are tremendous recommendations. I've been using a dremel tool with a cutting blade (for composite materials), which leaves a very smooth cut and does not cause the material to splinter. After I get done cutting the stick, I usually turn it upside down and make sure that there are no loose bits/debris in the shaft. As far as the end plug goes, I will pop out the plug prior to cutting (Easton plugs are a little tougher to get out, the Nike-Bauer plugs are a bit easier to remove) and then insert the plug after I'm done cutting the stick down. A reliable source told me that although he's never seen it happen, a player could be penalized for not having a shaft plug. If you have time, why don't you post how the open hockey went and perhaps an informal review of your new SE16 (that's a stick that I've had my eye on for a while now).

Good idea man, will do. Yeah I took a gamble on the SE16 Cause i've never had a one piece stick before and wasn't finding enough reviews on the SE16, so I'll be glad to help out with a quick review. Prob have one at 10 oclock tonight

[Speedz98 15]

So I cut the stick, took a while. Guess I don't have the right technique just yet, but it came out solid :) ! Highshool open hockey today was a bust in the sense that no one showed up. It was litterally just me for an hour and 30. Whack, I know.

I spent a lot time shooting though. I use howies hockey tape and it never has any wear and tear. Today it did, that's how much I shot today.

[Tailboard Jockey 25]

I always use a hacksaw with two blades mounted in opposing directions. It works perfectly for me every time.

[sm326 0]

CAN I use an automatic saw with the spinning blade?? Thanks for all your help guys

If by this you mean a chop saw, yes you can use it. it tends to make straight cut pretty smoothly. I've cut alot of sticks with a standard chop saw and its alot quicker, easier and better then using a hacksaw or jigsaw with a fine-toothed blade.