stackem30 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I've been using the black Sherwood 9950 for years — classic looking stick, always worked for my game. But as much as I want to keep buying them, it's become all too obvious over the last two years that these have become second-rate sticks, with their quality dipping considerably compared to years past. Paint flies off with every shot they take, and they chip and splinter easier than any stick I've used. I wanted to support Sherwood and keep getting my trusty stick, but I felt I had to upgrade. I ended up buying a CCM E-Flex III (25" Crawford), and I saw some potential to make it look a bit more like my all-time favorite stick, the Heaton Helite III. I was never really a fan of sticks that had 'natural' paddles and dark shafts, and I like the look of a natural wood shaft (there are absolutely no jokes to be made here, I'm sure). My father used to take sticks like this and sand them down so that they'd look like this (that's me, age 12), so I decided to do the same with this new CCM. My wife and I just bought a new dining room table that I've been resurfacing, and I had too much sandpaper lying around not to have some fun with my gear I used 100-grit sandpaper to take off the labeling, and smoothed it out with some 220-grit sandpaper. I gave it one more run with 0000 steel wool, but I don't think it was necessary — the shaft is still 'laminated' (or whatever you want to call it), and is probably smoother now than it was when I bought it. I think it came out pretty cool! I didn't expect those thin black stripes to stay, but I think they look great. Fun little project that took all of 20 minutes. I figured I'd throw it on here, in case anyone liked the idea and wanted to do it themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 That improved the look of that stick by a considerable amount. Those black stripes staying was a lucky/good thing, it really completes the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 That looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngle41 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 @stackem30 great post! I love the look. When you say the stick is still "laminated" do you mean even once you removed the black paint there was still a clear coat over the fiberglass reinforcements? Or is that bare wood w/ Fiberglass reinforcements that is smooth enough to not be concerned with splintering? If the latter, I'd suggest a coat of spare varnish to just seal it up and keep from either splinters or discoloration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackem30 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 21 minutes ago, BadAngle41 said: @stackem30 If the latter, I'd suggest a coat of spare varnish to just seal it up and keep from either splinters or discoloration. You know, I was thinking of giving it a coat of varnish because you're right, I'm pretty sure the 'laminate' I was referring to is the fiberglass. It's still incredibly smooth, but between a few shots and tapping the post with my stick, splinters can always happen... and fiberglass splinters are the worst. Good advice. Looks like I'll have to extend my little project into this evening - thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I always apply a layer of clear packing tape to the shafts of my wood sticks. It helps with splintering and keeps a nice smooth surface to avoid wear on my blocker palm. Food for thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Came out great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackem30 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just now, SaveByRichter35 said: I always apply a layer of clear packing tape to the shafts of my wood sticks. It helps with splintering and keeps a nice smooth surface to avoid wear on my blocker palm. Food for thought. No kidding, that's one way to do it. I think I'm going to go with Bad Angle's idea, though ... I have more little jam jars and mason jars filled with varnish than I know what to do with, and it'll be nice to put some to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, stackem30 said: No kidding, that's one way to do it. I think I'm going to go with Bad Angle's idea, though ... I have more little jam jars and mason jars filled with varnish than I know what to do with, and it'll be nice to put some to use. Yea man go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Wow, this looks very nice! Those black stripes that you kept on there make the stick look awesome! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackem30 Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 3 hours ago, creasecollector said: Wow, this looks very nice! Those black stripes that you kept on there make the stick look awesome! Nice work! Thanks. The stripes are there whether I wanted 'em or not — they're under a layer of fiberglass, like the rest of the design on the paddle. I'm happy they stayed on as well. Pretty cool to see how these things are layered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey37 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 13 hours ago, stackem30 said: No kidding, that's one way to do it. I think I'm going to go with Bad Angle's idea, though ... I have more little jam jars and mason jars filled with varnish than I know what to do with, and it'll be nice to put some to use. When I used wood sticks I did the same, only with "helicopter tape". A little heavier than packing tape, but it held up very very well. https://www.amazon.com/ISC-Helicopter-OG-Surface-Guard-Tape/dp/B000O65W9Y?th=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackem30 Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 FWIW, I took BadAngle's advice and applied two thin coats of varnish to the shaft I sanded. I gave it a quick scrub with 0000 steel wool, and now it's even smoother and shinier than before. All dry and ready to go for tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngle41 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 8 hours ago, stackem30 said: FWIW, I took BadAngle's advice and applied two thin coats of varnish to the shaft I sanded. I gave it a quick scrub with 0000 steel wool, and now it's even smoother and shinier than before. All dry and ready to go for tonight. Looks great and poke checks like ... that's a twofer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackem30 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 On 6/26/2018 at 11:45 PM, BadAngle41 said: Looks great and poke checks like ... that's a twofer!! Yessir, came out great. One of my teammates even said, "Hey man, that's a cool-looking stick." I was fairly surprised, as I've showed up with brand new, custom leg pads and a brand new mask, and nobody's ever noticed! I guess that's why we come here to show off our gear and fish for compliments hah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigalicous Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Could this be done to remove the labels from a composite stick? I have a Sherwood t120 and think it would look fantastic with the logos removed to expose more of the composite pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 You can buy poly in a spray can. I recoat my stick shafts here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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