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I have a limited supply of 6AL-4V Titanium in 1.125" solid rod.:twothumbs
This size is desirable for flashlight bodies, because it's .125" over normal flashlight, head and body tube sizes. Most metals should be considered mill finish, even when ground finish is listed in the description. Normal warehouse storage and handling will scuff and scratch raw stock.
If you've been thinking about giving Titanium a try for that special project? Now is your chance to get the length you want and have the right O.D. to start with. Parts that are machined 'all over' are the most desirable, because you are in control of the final surface finish.
I don't have an unlimited supply, and I would only like to sell shorter pieces, for ease of shipping.
$75 for 6 inches, shipping included.
$125 for 12 inches, shipping included.
McMaster sells 1.000" O.D. for $137.82 per foot, and one foot is the minimum order, plus shipping charges.
1.250" O.D. for $209.18 per foot, and one foot is the minimum order, plus shipping charges.
I can offer some tips, if you're not sure where to start in your machining aventure.
It's fun, it can be very frustrating, but if you stick with it, you'll learn how to work with it. Everything is a learning experience, and anything is possible. It's all up to you. If you own a lathe or a milling machine, you've completed half of your project already.
PM if interested.
Thanks,
TB
This size is desirable for flashlight bodies, because it's .125" over normal flashlight, head and body tube sizes. Most metals should be considered mill finish, even when ground finish is listed in the description. Normal warehouse storage and handling will scuff and scratch raw stock.
If you've been thinking about giving Titanium a try for that special project? Now is your chance to get the length you want and have the right O.D. to start with. Parts that are machined 'all over' are the most desirable, because you are in control of the final surface finish.
I don't have an unlimited supply, and I would only like to sell shorter pieces, for ease of shipping.
$75 for 6 inches, shipping included.
$125 for 12 inches, shipping included.
McMaster sells 1.000" O.D. for $137.82 per foot, and one foot is the minimum order, plus shipping charges.
1.250" O.D. for $209.18 per foot, and one foot is the minimum order, plus shipping charges.
I can offer some tips, if you're not sure where to start in your machining aventure.
It's fun, it can be very frustrating, but if you stick with it, you'll learn how to work with it. Everything is a learning experience, and anything is possible. It's all up to you. If you own a lathe or a milling machine, you've completed half of your project already.
PM if interested.
Thanks,
TB
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Don's fault...that's all I have to say about that one.
I hope I learned my lesson from that one. 
