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Old 12-29-2017, 01:35 PM   #3
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Re: Polespear Build - Titanium?

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Originally Posted by Linghunt View Post
Titanium has some qualities that are interesting to put it mildly, but raw stock cost is pretty high.

In machining Ti, it's really hard on cutting tools, I'd rather cut 17-4 all day than this stuff.

Have your friend do his research on inserts and proper cutting angles for tool wear.

Good luck with build. I stay away from it myself.
My thinking has kind of been in line with yours in that machining would be the hardest part. Any thoughts on just using an 8' rod (1/2") and just machining male threads at each end to screw on a butt and an injector mount to?

I like the idea of not having segments, it would fit under the gunnels with the gaffs so storage aboard isn't an issue, it would definitely be a pricey build.

I think the other more practical option if I really want to incorporate Ti is a cf build with a front length of Ti say 3 or 4 feet that's OD matches the ID of the cf tubing. Probably wise to get a few CF or Aluminum builds under our belts before working with Ti though.

Really love your site, you have a lot of cool builds and parts.
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