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| Not satisfied to build a 316 Marine Grade Stainless Gig, I decided to build one out of TITANIUM. Call me crazy For those who dont know - Titanium does not corrode, ever. It does not have iron, it cannot rust. It has 100x the corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
- It is 3x stronger than steel
- It is half the weight of steel... it feels like aluminum
- It is a PAIN IN THE ASS TO WORK WITH. You won't be deburring this stuff with a file.
- It is expensive as shit! LOL
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Titanium gig - 7.9 ounces 
316L Stainless Steel gig, 13.7 ounces. The tubing Im using 
Titanium, the best of all worlds!
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How much?
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BIGRIGZ (1/18/2010)
^^+1 and how'd you sharpen the points? A bench grinder works, though it does eat the stones up quicker than steel does. I used a course grinding wheel to remove the bulk, then used a side grinder with a sanding wheel to hone the tip to a a fine point. The bench grinder wheel leaves a rough finish and its difficult to get a fine point, thus the need for the sanding wheel.' I was thinking $75. I know that a lot for a gig, but I've seen stainless steel ones on the net for $65, and its only $25 more than my stainless ones that several people have already bought. The profit margin isnt is as high, and the pain in the ass factor is higher. What do you guys think about that price? I mean I really don't know how to price something that is virtually indestructible and has never been available for sale before. Honestly if I had to price it based on pain in the ass factor I would price it about $150 LOL
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| Nice ! That gig will out live all of us I say ask top dollar - High quality titanium welding is pretty exotic and not a common skill. We have an R&D program with the Office of Naval reseach on the use of Titanium for ship's hull struture- maybe I could get one of our welders to whip me up one of those bad boys. Which alloy? they built an entire fishing vessel out of titanium in Japan (CP grade 2 alloy)
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Mullethead (1/18/2010)
Nice ! That gig will out live all of us I say ask top dollar - High quality titanium welding is pretty exotic and not a common skill. We have an R&D program with the Office of Naval reseach on the use of Titanium for ship's hull struture- maybe I could get one of our welds to whip me up one of those bad boys. Which alloy? they build an entire fishing vessel out of titanium in Japan (CP grade 2 alloy) I believe this is grade 2 titanium. I would have to look at my invoice to be sure. Im sure one of your guys could weld one up for you, but do they have the materials? I do. I have plenty left... I bought enought for at least 40 gigs... Only way to make it economical is buy in bulk
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I met choppedliver two days ago when I bought my 4 prong stainless steel gig from him and he had the titanium gig with him. This thing is ultra light and sweet!! Nice job!
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| Without barbs, how do you lift the flat fish into the boat without it floppin off?
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navkingfisher (1/29/2010)
Without barbs, how do you lift the flat fish into the boat without it floppin off?threads on the gig
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| Are those tips just sharpened all thread>?
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choppedliver (1/28/2010)
Made these two today, the whole thing is titanium. Very time consuming but superior in every way and weighs about 7 ounces
Received my gigs today. These things are totally awesome. Good guy to deal with also.
Thanks,
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| Hey choppedliver, how did you weld those, ARC?
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| I have a tig machine. Never use it. just arc weld from it.those are some nice looking gigs though. What amp are you welding them at? And I say charge top dollar for them.
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pmurphy (2/5/2010)
I have a tig machine. Never use it. just arc weld from it.those are some nice looking gigs though. What amp are you welding them at? And I say charge top dollar for them.
Ironic, I have a TIG machine and never stick weld from it. It came with the stick welding attachment. I don't know how to stick weld. Lol.
Thanks for the compliments. I think I'm usually in the 150-200 amp range. Titanium is very much like aluminum,in that it dissipates heat fast so you have to use more juice, main difference is it melts at 3000 degrees instead of 1100.
You should see my electric bill LOL.
What would you consider top dollar?
I am not even sure how to price them. I sold a couple at 75 but man the labor that goes into them is brutal and the metal is expensive. How do you price something not available anywhere else?
Think I could get $100+???
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| Personally I wouldn't pay a hundred dollars for on but that's partially because I make my own( not from titanium of course). Sounds like you're doing ok at 75 and as long as its not your lively hood, you're making a small profit and having fun doing it then I say don't change a thing. And about high power bills, my hobby is pottery and during my busy season around the holidays, well let's just say I hear about it from the wife.
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Stay safe, Cooters
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pmurphy (2/5/2010)
Personally I wouldn't pay a hundred dollars for on but that's partially because I make my own( not from titanium of course). Sounds like you're doing ok at 75 and as long as its not your lively hood, you're making a small profit and having fun doing it then I say don't change a thing. And about high power bills, my hobby is pottery and during my busy season around the holidays, well let's just say I hear about it from the wife.
its not my livelyhood, but at 75 its more materials cost than labor, but you are right I do enjoy making stuff.
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cooters (2/5/2010)
That sounds like a good gig. Thats what I do being retired from the wildlife work I just make stuff for folks. I like the idea of the material you used. I've made some gigs but not with that. I might give it a try. Good job and idea. Stay safe, CootersHi Cooter, I really liked the looks of your 3 pronged gig, but procrastinated too long and you had quit making them by the time I was ready to buy . When I saw these gigs I jumped on them immediately If you decide to start making gigs again, let me know. Kent
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Ya'll stay safe. Cooters
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Real sorry to hear that cooters.
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Ya'll stay safe. Cooters
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I appoligize , I should not be discussing any of my things on someone elses post, its rude and I wasn't thinking when I did this. I just realized what I had done maybe I can undo it.So I hope I haven't upset anyone or stepped on any toes. Again I appoligize. Ya'll stay safe, Cooters
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