Making a Custom Hand Made Sail Boat Tiller

[@stevebettany8778]

It’s great to see some real craftsmanship that’s a job you and the boats owner should be proud of.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Cheers Steve

[@neilstutely3147]

Fantastic job, looks great. Would be cool to see a full boat build.

[@coachciaran56]

Hi John, great to watch the tiller take shape. The finished article looks fantastic. Having worked in the Painting Trade and weatherproofing boats in New England I would still have concerns over the Bolt Holes. As the weakest point on the original tiller, they will remain the weakest point on this one and using oil, which needs annual upkeep, it may be an area that gets neglected. It will certainly be an area where water will make its way to - as the timber expands and contracts - even sightly due to timber type and laminate construction. Would you consider either two pack or similar product to line the bolt holes - applied with a pull through? Rust-Oleum do some Marine Grade products that may suit. I suppose it won't make it bullet proof but 40 years would be an easy target for the tiller then. Sorry geeking out on Coatings!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Hi Ciaran, the bolt holes certainly are the weak point where moisture could lodge. I'm not up to speed on marine grade finishes. I'll check out what Rust-Oleum offer.

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

Beautiful job John. I'd love to see a video on ripping thin veneers like you did on the table saw. A comparison of different tools, table saw vs band saw. Pros and cons of each. Methods for each. Etc.

[@SandyMasquith]

Great video! The diversity of your projects is really nice. Such a range of topics. The audio and video quality are both very good. Thank you for taking the time to make the videos.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Much appreciated!

[@andrewknots]

Reminds me of the tiller on my father’s first boat, it had a cat’s head carved at the end which was very comfortable to hold, nice build!

[@markduggan3451]

Looks awesome.

[@tonyw8529]

Looks tremendous, enhanced the look of the boat

[@derekrobertson1548]

That turned out amazing, and that osmo oil really brought those contrasting colours to life. Regarding the glue on your clamps, I will put a coat of paste wax on mine every now and again. It stops the glue sticking to them and it just flakes of when dry. It prevents problems during the glue up.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

The raffle will be the next video!

[@derekrobertson1548]

@@JohnMcGrathManInShed thanks John, I thought I had somehow missed it.

[@sailingeric]

Great looking boat. Hopefully you do some sailing as well!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

That would be another rabbit hole I could end up down

[@sailingeric]

@@JohnMcGrathManInShed as some one who has thousands of offshore sailing miles under his belt, it is a rabbit hole worth falling down

[@J.M.Lander]

That’s a thing of beauty. Great work as always John.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Many thanks!

[@Thomllama]

That looks friggin cool!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thanks 👍

[@paulwhitemore1801]

Another great vid John! Keep them coming!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thanks, will do!

[@liamthephysio]

Fantastic job. Would love to see a whole boat build. Nice winter project for ya John!!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

If only I had the time and money lol

[@arthurgriffin1210]

Ahhh John..fabulous - really. Your a true inspiration. Great work and hook design. Look forward to your next one and in your time perhaps a boat Thank you

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidtimperley4241]

As usual John a great job and I can appreciate the work you put into this tiller as i sail a wooden day boat on a regular basis. Please keep up the great work.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thanks David

[@stevefeimer1080]

Beautiful job on the tiller, John. I am in the process of building one myself and I picked up some valuable tips from watching your video. The next time I am in Ireland, I would love to visit your well designed and stocked shop. I will bring a good Single Malt to add to your collection. Slainte Mhath Dr. Steve

[@JayQuint87]

Beautiful tiller handle! Good job.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thank you very much!

[@ConorMakes]

Turned out cracking John. I agree with everything you said at the start when cutting your strips on the table saw, another option if you still want to use the table saw would be to lower your blade run your piece then flip it over and run it through again. I'm not trying to troll you just share knowledge sir. Glad your friend is happy with it thanks for the video and sharing it. Going to have to get me one of them there saw rasps things lol

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Good tip Conor.

[@projectrebuild908]

That looks amazing. Great job. I really like this bespoke one off type projects

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you like it

[@shanecarroll1989]

Beautiful work John. Loved the instant transformation as soon as you applied the osmo oil.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edwardmckenna7829]

Nice one John, I made a tiller a few years ago for my own boat, laminating like yours. West Epoxy is an industry standard in marine wood working and worth checking out.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thanks for the tip!

[@roydaley3413]

👍

[@PaulSmith-rd8yc]

John great to hear your voice again, sounded absolutely amazing just gutted I can’t see the finish product. might have to look up for one in Japanese rasp also might be good for when I’m doing my Green Woodworking

[@VadimBiliy]

👍👍👍👍

[@josephfoor4321]

I enjoy the diversity of your content. Thanks for sharing! Also, if you want to look into a smaller boat building experience, another woodworking KZbin creator is Bourbon Moth. He had built his first boat about a year back, and the build was very informative and interesting. Give it a crack, sir!

[@krisdabrowski7482]

Outstanding John. Would love to see you make a laminate or pure wood air rifle stock. Now there’s a project. Thanks for sharing your skills. Really appreciated.

[@jlmfoy365]

Excellent video as usual John, well done pal, please keep them coming. Regards Jim UK.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thanks Jim, will do.

[@williambuckley1185]

I am interested in learning more about finishes and there is so many to learn about. I have a few and accidentally get things as shiny as I would like sometimes. I got some yorkshire grit from England a while ago as I do a bit of wood turning too. I like your video's even though you talk really fast you are clear and easy to understand. thanks for helping and taking the time to teach us. BTW. great job as usual. Bill from Australia.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thanks Bill, I will try to slow down a bit talking fast is an Irish thing.

[@doolinmoranphotography4461]

Yesir

[@derekcassaar7281]

Hi John, loved your last video, any boat owner would be very happy to have that tiller on their boat. Just wondering if the Trend Sharpening Kit has been drawn & who won it as I hadn't been able to find it in any of your latest videos. Keep up the good work!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Hi Derek the draw for the sharpening kit will be in the next video

[@microheavy21]

Absolutely class John. Another one of my hobbies on your channel. My dream is to build a boat too ... Need to top up that pension .... Thanks as always

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

You are very welcome Shorty

[@johnkirwan762]

Ah the good auwl glue on the clamps issue, really spices up a glue -up 😂 turned out great

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thanks 👍

[@guyelsden5045]

Need more vids, good work and look forward to the next one, keeps me going....😃

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Working on it!

[@Unsurebob]

Haha. Looking for tiller videos and there’s my old mate! Hope you’re well John.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

All good here. I hope the video helped!

[@therelaxingwoodshop7495]

Beautiful raftmanship get I raft man not craft man . Sorry dad joke