Due to an accident I have to make a new tiller for Merlin 111. It broke at a previous repair and really can't be fixed (the rusty steel screw gremlin strikes 111 again) so what I need to know is what wood - I was told ash is the right stuff and do Robbins have it? Any advice most welcome.
Ive got to make a new tiller too. I was planking at Netley at the weekend and the young lady who was in charge sat down suddenly when the rope she was pulling broke. Unfortunately she sat on the tiller.
We splice two together to produce a 6ft stave inorder to get the correct length to make longbows. If you scarf the join over surfficient length ,use epoxy to bond you should not have any problems.
Cheers Al
Salut a la France
There are some shovel handle minus the "t" bar which can be obtained up to about1.5m (5ft).
Used to be a favourite of old road lengthsmen before the advent of JCB's and flails.
If you are interested but cannot locate in UK mail me as my local diy store have loads of these in stock the French still use 'em - probably cost less than £6 - £7 I will bring one back late November - if thats not too late!
Tony S
Mirror, GP14(x2), Seadog, Blandford Nymph, and Pegasus awaiting complete rebuild!
Garry, I have ash offcuts that should suitable. Tell me length and cross section and I'll sort a piece if you want.
Chris
PS and Roger too if you need some!!
Thanks for the idea of an shovel handel, just the job to repair my wooden cart in the garden (got heavy handed when turning round too tight) Nice oval profile one found in Bricomarche tucked into the car amongst the wine..