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Joined: Apr 2008
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Past Northern New England District Governor
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I made some tillers for sale. All are Laminated mahogany and ash with the curve molded into it. Then they are split down the middle with ash and mahogany stiffeners glued in them. Making the tillers light (3 lbs) and strong. They come varnished with 1 sealer coat and three coats of Epifanes varnish. I have two styles available, a traditional style with mahogany on top or the blonde version with ash on top.

Price is $225 includes shipping.

I can be reached at 978-590-7074 or e-mail at lbuxton30@comcast.net

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Luke Buxton
Evelyn Hull #179
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Wow! Those are beautiful. No problem with cracking in the hollowed out areas?


Steve Buzbee
Blue Meanie J/30 #485
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Past Northern New England District Governor
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In bench tests compared to my solid tiller it deflected less. Now in the real world If your broaching in 25+ with the spin up you got more problems then the tiller breaking.


Luke Buxton
Evelyn Hull #179
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Real world ... when the 250 lb trimmer falls on it ....in 25+, and 4-6 and NO spin up.
crazy

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Past Northern New England District Governor
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I'll have to simulate that today. This should be fun.


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Evelyn Hull #179
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They are great looking and very light.


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I am not sure I have any problem with this tiller, but do encourage class members to be vigilant about complying with Class rules. Since my posting is fundamentally about rules, I posted it in this rule thread (owners only) and encourage comments.

#10544 11/19/10 07:22 PM
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I am thinking about making some tillers (as i have got some more inquries) The cost is $185 and it includes shipping to the fifty states. If you are interested please e-mail lbuxton30@comcast.net or call at 978-590-7074
Happy Holidays,
Luke Buxton

Last edited by Rhapsody #348; 01/30/11 12:39 PM. Reason: New email address

Luke Buxton
Evelyn Hull #179
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If anybody is interested i'm going to make some this November. Price is 225 Includes shipping
Luke Buxton

Last edited by Luke Buxton; 10/14/12 06:18 PM.

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