Titanium Rings

[mrtew]

Originally posted by SPAZZ
I've heard that if you get in a emergency situation that that requires removal of all metal or access to the finger...that your finger MUST BE CUT OFF, because the titanium is too strong to cut off.

I've got a titanium VX logo on the front of my truck that someone figured out how to cut.

[SPAZZ]

anyways....I said "IN A EMERGENCY SITUATION" ...meaning that most emergency personell or hospitals do not carry Titanium cutters and that they would have to cut your finger off.

[Dallas4u]

Settle... I think he was kidding.

[VXMAN]

Originally posted by dutchie
Instead of a ring I gave my wife a big hug, a kiss and finally a beautiful son...she never complained not having a ring
And to keep me happy, she gave me a patek philipe....wear it every day, even to work, doesn't scratch, hard to lose and will be worth the same or more after 60 years...

Dutchie, very nice watch. Your wife must really love you alot! I'm a watch NUT. I could never afford all of the watches I like! I like way, way too many! I think watches are like ties! Wear different one's (like ties) for a different look. It's strange, but it seems like most cigars smokers, all like watches as well? If you ever run across any good deals over there, let me know! I'm always looking (but don't tell my wife) she'd kill me. I only have 26 in my collection so far!



Dave...

[dutchie]

Nice, I thought I was the only watch nut , and yeah it's a really expensive hobby....I keep my wife happy though by telling her that they are an investment!
For daily use, I have this Oris TT1


My dress/casual watch, my patek aquanaut 5065


Inherited from my old man, my pride and joy the rolex milgauss


other watches include
seiko databank
4 casio g-shocks
Omega speedmaster, bought because the yellow goes with the VX yellow



At the moment I'm trying to get my hands on a TAG Monaco....


I'm a beginner..I know..but it's so addictive

[WyrreJ]

Originally posted by SPAZZ
I've heard that if you get in a emergency situation that that requires removal of all metal or access to the finger...that your finger MUST BE CUT OFF, because the titanium is too strong to cut off.

That is an urban legend.

I recently heard from an ER doc with personal experience cutting titanium rings in the ER who said it was not a a problem at all.

Here's two FAQ's on the issue that back him up:

http://www.cascadiadesignstudio.com/...t-off-ring.htm

http://www.titaniumcommitment.com/faq.html

[t2p]

Yes - I believe it is 'Urban Legend' .........
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however, it does depend on the titanium ......... or titanium alloy I should say ...
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6-4 titanium is just about indestructible .... but I doubt this stuff would be used for a ring ........
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the grade of titanium frequently used for seamless tubing ..... the stuff used for bike frames (the frame tubes) ... 3-2.5 ... is more than likely the stuff that would be used to make a ring .... this stuff is not too difficult to work with ..... I have cut this tubing with both a tubing cutter and a hacksaw ........
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I know of one place that used to offer Ti rings ........ Boone ...... a high end bicycle component manufacturer ....... I believe Boone is located in Georgia ....... Boone is primarily known for titanium cogs - but they have offered Ti rings and earrings (really neat - micro sized chainrings and cogs) ...... Boone usually runs an ad in the back of VeloNews .......

[mrtew]

The problem with my Titanium ring is the scratches it leaves on everything else.... especially ceramic sinks and cups. They look like pencil lines but will not come off with ANYthing I've tried. This is especially important now that I am about ready to sell my house. Has anyone figured out how to get titanium scratches off porcelain?

[Moncha]

Just a shot, try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.. I've found that it removes even themost stubborn of things and easily I might add..

[transio]

I know the original topic is a bit old, but...

What about a Liquid Metal ring?!? Now THAT would be sweet!!!