How do I take an ice hockey blade out of the shaft and put a new one in?

Question

My old blade broke and now I have to take it out to put a new one in for my next hockey game which is coming up very shortly.

please I really dont know how to take it out.

thanks

Answer 1

Hockey D is correct if you have an old aluminum shaft, however if you have a composite shaft a blow torch is likely to ruin the shaft and will void the warranty if there is any left.  For composites, you need a heat gun.  It is the same tool that is used to remove paint.  Most pro-shops have one in the store and you can pick one up at Lowe's, Home Depot or whatever hardware store is near your house.  Home Depot has models ranging from $50 and up (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stor... you can find them cheaper on ebay as well.  You do not need any of the fancy models, the cheapest most basic model is all you need.

Answer 2

Please, don't use a blow torch on a composite shaft...open flame can severely weaken the shaft.  Go to a hockey pro shop, or find one of your teammates who has a heat gun (kind of like a high-powered blow dryer).  Use it to heat up the shaft where it meets the blade, which will melt the glue that holds it in place.  Once the glue is soft enough, the blade will slide right out.  Then, heat up the glue on the new blade, and insert it firmly into the shaft.  You may have to hold the stick vertically and, holding the blade, tap the butt end of the stick on the ground to force the blade all the way into the shaft.

Answer 3

blow torch where the blade and stick meet. this should melt the glue that holds the blade in place enough to pull the blade out of the shaft.