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Topic: Extra home made gaffs for sale -$35  (Read 2256 times)

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Sea-bree

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TLA and his buddy Carlos made a video showing how to make a DIY bamboo gaff. I watched, I enjoyed, and then I started building!

I had fun making my own as well as a few to give as Christmas gifts to friends. Since I was enjoying making them so much, and since I  purchased a pack of gaff hooks, I kept building them.

I now have 4-5 lying about the garage that I have been trying to sell on Craigslist for $35 each.

I also have more bamboo and a few additional hooks if anyone wants me to make up something specific.
« Last Edit: February 14, 2022, 07:54:09 PM by Sea-bree »
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johnz

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These are works of art!  I just bought one, love it.  I was going to make one for myself, but it would never have come out looking anything like this!  Thanks Evan!

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ark

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I'll take the third one down if you still have it.
I bet these float being bamboo. Good stuff.


Sea-bree

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I'll take the third one down if you still have it.
I bet these float being bamboo. Good stuff.
The third one down (black/green wrap) is Hickory, not sure if that one floats or not! If you can pick up in Orinda or Concord that would be great. If that’s not convenient, What city would a package go to so I can look into shipping costs?
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AlsHobieOutback

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They look slick!  I need to learn how to do those handle wraps, got a few gaffs to make myself this year as well.  :smt003
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Plug-n-Jug

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I'm Interested, but the second one down looks like a Girls Gaff! You wont find that on my Kayak!  :smt044
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ark

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I'll take the third one down if you still have it.
I bet these float being bamboo. Good stuff.
The third one down (black/green wrap) is Hickory, not sure if that one floats or not! If you can pick up in Orinda or Concord that would be great. If that’s not convenient, What city would a package go to so I can look into shipping costs?

I live in Palo Alto so I think maybe mailing would be better, let me know if you can do that. I really appreciate it.


Sea-bree

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They look slick!  I need to learn how to do those handle wraps, got a few gaffs to make myself this year as well.  :smt003
The way this guy talks drives me a little crazy, but this is the one I used for the bi color wraps. Easy enough with a little practice, the only tool I use is a set of needle nose pliers for tightening the wrap and working the weave as you get closer to finishing. After a few times you can do it while watching tv and about 20% of your attention


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Sea-bree

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I'm Interested, but the second one down looks like a Girls Gaff! You wont find that on my Kayak!  :smt044
To each their own I guess! I actually really like that one. It’s made from a piece of Madrone I found on the side of Shelter Cove road this summer. The colors in the wrap were intended to compliment the light color of the wood, and also evoke a bit of the natural color of the tree
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Sea-bree

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I'll take the third one down if you still have it.
I bet these float being bamboo. Good stuff.
The third one down (black/green wrap) is Hickory, not sure if that one floats or not! If you can pick up in Orinda or Concord that would be great. If that’s not convenient, What city would a package go to so I can look into shipping costs?
I’ll get over to my post office by the end of the weekend to check it out. I’ll email you when I know shipping costs

I live in Palo Alto so I think maybe mailing would be better, let me know if you can do that. I really appreciate it.
With gratitude and humility


Sea-bree

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These are works of art!  I just bought one, love it.  I was going to make one for myself, but it would never have come out looking anything like this!  Thanks Evan!

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Thanks for the compliments John! Glad you are happy with it
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Fishboundsa

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I am interested in either a gaff or parts. Let me know if you have anything left. Thanks
Sean
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Sea-bree

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I am interested in either a gaff or parts. Let me know if you have anything left. Thanks
Email sent, thanks Sean
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Sea-bree

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I'll take the third one down if you still have it.
I bet these float being bamboo. Good stuff.
The third one down (black/green wrap) is Hickory, not sure if that one floats or not! If you can pick up in Orinda or Concord that would be great. If that’s not convenient, What city would a package go to so I can look into shipping costs?
I live in Palo Alto so I think maybe mailing would be better, let me know if you can do that. I really appreciate it.
Hi Ark, I sent an email with shipping costs, but not sure if it was received. The gaff will ship for $12, let me know if you’d like me to throw that into the mail for you.
Thanks
-Evan
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Sea-bree

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Apologies to anyone that tried to contact me about these gaffs and either did not receive a response, got a confusing reply, or just had to wait too long for my reply. Not sure how to explain my terrible communication, but do want to apologize.

If anyone out there wants to try and reconnect, I still have a few gaffs that are finished and ready for service. If you PM me, I’ll just send you my phone number
Thanks
With gratitude and humility


 

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