How to Replace a Tapered Hockey Stick Blade

Hockey teams consist of offense, defense and goalie players. With each position come different skills and hockey sticks. Many modern hockey sticks are available in two-piece patterns that allow you to change out the blade to get different angles or uses out of the stick. Tapered blades must be paired with tapered shafts to ensure proper functioning out of the stick.

Things You'll Need

  • Heat gun
  • Flat work space
  • Work gloves
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Instructions

    • 1

      Preheat the heat gun and set the hockey stick out on a flat table, with the blade hanging off the table.

    • 2

      Apply heat to the end of the blade, where it meets the shaft. Heat until the glue is liquid and put on the gloves. Pull the blade off the shaft.

    • 3

      Heat the open sleeve of the new tapered blade to melt and liquefy the glue. Once the glue is liquid, slide it over the shaft, where the old blade just got removed.

    • 4

      Push the blade tightly onto the shaft and quickly wipe off any glue drips or drops from the upper shaft or on the blade. Let the glue cure for a minimum of five minutes before using the stick.