[Raingauge]

I need some Ti spokes and they're not for wheels. The GF's dad has a 40' troller that he runs during the summer off the west coast of BC. He uses Ti spokes to secure his gear because they won't corrode.

Any idea where I can get some? Length isn't a huge issue.

I found one set on eBay but that seems to be all I can find.

Thanks.

 

[Bicyclist]

http://www.alchemybicycleworks.com/

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Not sure if he needs the J-hook shape or not......but he could save a ton of coin by ordering round bar stock from Mcmaster-Carr. I'm assuming he's just cutting the spokes into straight sections with no threads or bends anyway. You can order a 1/16" diameter, 6' long Ti rod for $4.81.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-titanium-rods/=c9g1g8

 

[Raingauge]

Not sure if he needs the J-hook shape or not......but he could save a ton of coin by ordering round bar stock from Mcmaster-Carr. I'm assuming he's just cutting the spokes into straight sections with no threads or bends anyway. You can order a 1/16" diameter, 6' long Ti rod for $4.81.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-titanium-rods/=c9g1g8

He actually uses the J bend and the threads to secure the gear somehow. I'm going to have to ask him for a picture of how he rigs it up.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Why not use stainless steel binding wire ?

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

He actually uses the J bend and the threads to secure the gear somehow. I'm going to have to ask him for a picture of how he rigs it up.

Very interesting. Curious to see how he uses them myself.

 

[Raingauge]

Why not use stainless steel binding wire ?

He's been using stainless spokes but they corrode from the salt water over time.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Caaaaaaarbon Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiber

 

[Westy]

Aren't regular spokes stainless steel and rather corrosion resistant?

Edit: Question answered before I asked it. I guess spokes do not have enough nickel or chrome in them for saltwater enviros.

 

[Raingauge]

If he doesn't end up needing the J bend and thread I'll get him some Inconel bar. It's what we use for sour wells in the oil patch.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

Why not use stainless steel binding wire ?

muhaha

 

[heavy metal]

stainless steel is not totally resistant to corrosion. his gear is at sea where the constant wet, salty conditions will compromise the material given enough time.

 

[nyhc00]

http://www.danscomp.com/435935.php?cat=PARTS