New tiller fab nearly done.. PIX PIX PIX!

[Antioch]

So last season I was having thoughts that the s/v Bligh's current tiller would only make one more season, and then I'd have to be in search of a replacement.. problem is I don't think that several four strips of hardwood, laminated, bent, and stained is worth 200 dollars.. it's not ebony we're talking about! So my friend, who is very good with wood, and has built a beautiful 18' Greenland style sea kayak (not to mention countless things for his home) said he was up for the job... He already had some of the raw materials, and only primative tools.. but here's where he's at so far.. nearly finished and only needing to stain it...






I think it looks darn good considering it's only cost him about $27! (and twenty hours or so...lol)

Robin

[Antioch]

i did not say "darn." LOL...  Hey.. the D words in the Bible! hehe

[AdriftAtSea]

Nice.. ;)

[Gerald A. Gotts]

Hey, That tiller looks good !  I've made some using fancier tools and they don't look any better .  Guess it must be talent....or lack of.

Good job

[Antioch]

The finished tiller.



Brian has finally got it finished.. we'll have to modify the autotiller's connection now as the shape's a bit different, but that's an easy job.

[Grime]

That's one good looking tiller. If your friend goes into make them for sale I hope you let me at least know. I need a new tiller.

[CharlieJ]

AHEM!!!! :D

[Antioch]

AHEM!!!! :D

Yeah.. say no more. ;D