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Old 02-16-2015, 10:58 AM   #1
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Ulusub Build for the Gil Gacula Memorial.

This gun will be raffled this week in support of the Gil Gacula Memorial fund.

A little over one year ago, I was in the workshop with Peter Correale building a Gun, when we heard that Gil Gacula had passed away. It was like a kick in the stomach. I never had the chance to meet Gil in person, but I am a huge admirer of his Skill and Style in Gun building and his willingness to share his knowledge with others. Gil was a fantastic Gun Builder. In my opinion, he is one of a few who merged Form and Function and developed the Style of what we now consider the American Speargun. Gil was a Stylemaster.

Gil left behind a wife and four young children. I want them to know, that he was special enough to reach people he had never even met.

We are going to follow the lead of Woodguy and Tin Man and make this gun a Raffle Drawing.

Raffle tickets are $20. or 3 for $50 payable by Paypal to Ulusub2@gmail.com Please use the "Gift" selection so that there will be no charges incurred. Ulusub will have a Raffle drawing on Friday this week to announce the winner. All proceeds will go to Darlene Gacula. The shipping is included in the Raffle, and is limited to USA addresses.

This gun is inspired by feedback we have received over the past year from guys like Marko, Peter, and Tony who have been using the 140RH for WSB, Yellowtail, Cubera, and Mutton Snapper. This gun is slightly longer at 144cm. Shoots a 5/16" shaft with 3 bands. The Reverse Mechanism was donated my Tin Man. It features a snap in/out Safety and a very smooth draw. The Handle is a Right Handed Target Shooting Handle. Vacuum Impregnated Tung Oil finish. Gun comes with a Bluewater Reel with Ulusub Monocore line. Shaft, Bands, etc. Ready to Shoot. I'll take some more pics.

If you've ever looked to a video clip that starts off with "Hi, my name is Gil" Please help support this cause.

Thanks to the other builders who have donated to this cause. Ulusub will be making a second gun for Gil in the upcoming months.
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Old 02-16-2015, 11:12 AM   #2
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Re: Ulusub Build for the Gil Gacula Memorial.

Just got my tickets! Good work, Jon!

Thank you for donating your time, skills and materials to help Gil's family.
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Old 02-16-2015, 01:41 PM   #3
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Re: Ulusub Build for the Gil Gacula Memorial.

I'm in! Great looking gun and better cause.
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Old 02-16-2015, 04:25 PM   #4
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Great cause, just sent paypal

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Old 02-16-2015, 05:13 PM   #5
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Thanks for doing this Jon. Tickets purchased.
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Old 02-16-2015, 06:54 PM   #6
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Just sent in. Good luck with the fund raiser.
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Old 02-16-2015, 07:41 PM   #7
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Just sent 50 for 3 tickets
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Old 02-16-2015, 09:31 PM   #8
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Beautiful gun, great cause, Jon. Count me in. Do you want to just send the gun now, or wait for the drawing?!!
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Old 02-16-2015, 10:09 PM   #9
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Beautiful! Love your work Jon. I'm in.
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Old 02-16-2015, 10:50 PM   #10
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sent some $ your way!

Thanks for this great gesture!
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Tickets bought!
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Old 02-17-2015, 07:42 AM   #12
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Re: Ulusub Build for the Gil Gacula Memorial.

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This gun will be raffled this week in support of the Gil Gacula Memorial fund.

A little over one year ago, I was in the workshop with Peter Correale building a Gun, when we heard that Gil Gacula had passed away. It was like a kick in the stomach. I never had the chance to meet Gil in person, but I am a huge admirer of his Skill and Style in Gun building and his willingness to share his knowledge with others. Gil was a fantastic Gun Builder. In my opinion, he is one of a few who merged Form and Function and developed the Style of what we now consider the American Speargun. Gil was a Stylemaster.

Gil left behind a wife and four young children. I want them to know, that he was special enough to reach people he had never even met.

We are going to follow the lead of Woodguy and Tin Man and make this gun a Raffle Drawing.

Raffle tickets are $20. or 3 for $50 payable by Paypal to Ulusub2@gmail.com Please use the "Gift" selection so that there will be no charges incurred. Ulusub will have a Raffle drawing on Friday this week to announce the winner. All proceeds will go to Darlene Gacula. The shipping is included in the Raffle, and is limited to USA addresses.

This gun is inspired by feedback we have received over the past year from guys like Marko, Peter, and Tony who have been using the 140RH for WSB, Yellowtail, Cubera, and Mutton Snapper. This gun is slightly longer at 144cm. Shoots a 5/16" shaft with 3 bands. The Reverse Mechanism was donated my Tin Man. It features a snap in/out Safety and a very smooth draw. The Handle is a Right Handed Target Shooting Handle. Vacuum Impregnated Tung Oil finish. Gun comes with a Bluewater Reel with Ulusub Monocore line. Shaft, Bands, etc. Ready to Shoot. I'll take some more pics.

If you've ever looked to a video clip that starts off with "Hi, my name is Gil" Please help support this cause.

Thanks to the other builders who have donated to this cause. Ulusub will be making a second gun for Gil in the upcoming months.
great gun
i love the target grips- I just got 3 in the mail
how did you shape it to get it to fit flush?
I was gonna use the belt sander
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Re: Ulusub Build for the Gil Gacula Memorial.

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great gun
i love the target grips- I just got 3 in the mail
how did you shape it to get it to fit flush?
I was gonna use the belt sander
I asked the same thing on another thread, here it is

http://spearboard.com/showpost.php?p...0&postcount=45
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Re: Ulusub Build for the Gil Gacula Memorial.

Thanks for the support guys. This raffle continues until Friday.

Jason, Jose, You can take off the nub with a Belt Sander pretty quick, but err on the side of taking off too little and do the rest by hand. The screw the Handles come with may not be Stainless, so you'll want to check that and replace.
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Re: Ulusub Build for the Gil Gacula Memorial.

Hi Jon, thanks for remembering Gil. Paypal sent.
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