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Default best wood for tiller

On Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:44:45 -0400, Renata
wrote:

I'm gonna make a new tiller extension handle for a club's sailboat.
What's the best (and cost effective) wood to use? White oak? I'm
thinking teak might be too $$.

Thanx
Renata



Should be laminated for strength. Most are made from Ash or Ash and
Mahongony alternating layers of laminate.

Frank