Making a Titanium Hip Flask

I recently picked up some titanium sheet to play with and had some titanium bar stock on hand. Figured a hip flask would be a fun use of those materials and a perfect gift for a friend.
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[@brandonas1]

Man, I thought that was really cool!!
I’ve searched the world online for an insulated flask, like a double walled type thing that would keep your drink cold for 24 hours, but to no avail- . I wish they had that in production very easily to find.. but either way I’m glad I watched this video. You have a really cool skill set there, sir.
- cheers -keep up the good work

[@harnettjack2332]

Really enjoy the process of metal making! Especially I was searching for a hip flask this morning(although I want to use it for water not liquor lol). Looking forward to more videos!

[@andrewbeneteau3407]

Great video Austin! Excellent craftsmanship

[@RussellMakes]

Thanks man 👊

[@MsCollege12]

I am wanting to make few for a customer and its really helpfull video my friend. Thank you

[@frao4160]

I cannot think of a better use of your skills. 👍😎

[@sarchnary5000]

i really enjoyed watching this video

[@RussellMakes]

Thanks for the comment 😊

[@boriskarloff6356]

It's awesome Russell. Great workmanship. Absolutely love your work. From Down Under.

[@RussellMakes]

Thank you 🙏

[@044ritikkashyapskater6]

Excellent demonstration of fine craftsmanship.
Amazing sir ...
Very nice

[@RussellMakes]

Thank you!

[@drunklep4209]

If you ever wanna sell ill buy...ha ha...awesome job man...

[@stlchevy95]

man this is quality work

[@RussellMakes]

Thanks!

[@127ibenedict]

Is it typical for titanium TIG welding to use very little or no filler? I'm only used to doing stainless and aluminum and that has always allowed generous use of it. Am I missing you applying filler in a small amount before hand or is the metal able to be controlled well without it?

[@RussellMakes]

If fitup is perfect it will butt weld like this easily. There were a couple spots where it started to keyhole so I added a little filler in those areas. On the outside corner welds for the top and bottom I cut the top and bottom pieces slightly big so they would overlap the body giving me a little extra material to melt into the joint. The weld around the mouthpiece probably should have used filler but I was trying not to hit the threads. If I were to do it again I'd weld the mouthpiece onto the top before I welded the top onto the body, that way I could weld it from the bottom side.

[@thereaper8767]

Great video it was very informative and if you don't mind I am going to make one like that

[@RussellMakes]

Thanks! Don’t mind at all. Happy to inspire. Cheers

[@mariodizon3338]

nice

[@fbhidy]

Needs a Russell Makes logo in rainbow ano.

[@jman1098]

잘 만들었다. 기술이 좋구나

[@RussellMakes]

감사합니다!

[@AndyandBoogie]

I have a stainless steel hip flask where the threaded nipple became disconnected from the container. Suggestions on how to fix that?

[@RussellMakes]

If it was mine, I'd weld it back on like I did in this video. If you don't have that ability, find someone local who does and pay them to do it. Or you could try gluing it.

[@AndyandBoogie]

@@RussellMakes What exactly tools do you use to weld it

[@RussellMakes]

@@AndyandBoogie You would need a TIG welder.

[@steveb8001]

Damn, I can barely boil water.