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  • 04/09/2008 at 9:05 pm #6068
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    I just bought a used Scot and the tiller has soft rotted spots on it. I would like to make a replacement copy. Does anyone know the type of wood used for the tiller.
    Thanks, TomT

    TomT

    04/15/2008 at 11:07 pm #12757
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    Thanks – great info! Actually the tiller is rotting in the middle. I could cut out the bad parts and fill then finish it with epoxy but it wouldn’t look as good as natural wood with a clear finish. I agree ash is great for furniture and general wood working but not for marine use. Besides the cost of wood, would mohogany or another species be a better choice? Is the centerboard cap mahogany? That would make my decision easier. By the way, what kind of wood is the tabernacle?

    Thanks,

    TomT

    04/16/2008 at 11:22 pm #12760
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    Ash it is! Thanks to all.

    TomT

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