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tiller repair

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westmatt
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In my inimitable style, I broke the Murrays fiberglass tiller I was using. For repair - any ideas? Epoxy + rod inside, or sleeve outside?

 
Posted : September 23, 2024 11:18 am
westmatt
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Thanks, 'Guest!'

 
Posted : September 25, 2024 6:47 am
(@klozhald)
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Westmatt,
What style tiller have you?
One piece, fixed length, any coatings on the outside?
Have you called Murray's to see what they suggest?

 
Posted : September 25, 2024 1:42 pm
westmatt
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I got a 16" piece of carbon fiber tube that fits nicely inside the fixed length fiberglass tube of the tiller - I will epoxy that inside and I think i'll be ready to go.

thanks,
-Matt

 
Posted : September 25, 2024 2:34 pm
(@charlescarlis)
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Just be sure to clean the tube and tiller, sand both, wipe with acetone and use a longer setting epoxy. Butter up the insides as well as tubing to ensure you get a full bond. It’ll work

 
Posted : September 30, 2024 4:51 pm
westmatt
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Yeah, it worked like a charm. Unless you're really looking, you don't notice the repair.

-Matt

 
Posted : October 1, 2024 6:39 am