handgonne tiller

[joeboleo1]

Just received my first handgonne barrel and getting the tiller set to go. How do you guys fasten your tiller to the gun? Do you prefer just a real snug wood to metal fit or do you fasten with wood screws, bolt,etc. Anyone pin it similar to pinning a ramrod tip to the ramrod?? Appreciate any information on this. Thanks

 

[sc45-70]

I drill it and use a rivet.

SC45-70

 

[Musketeer]

I just use a slot head wood screw. Screw, pin, peened (riveted) piece of rod, all will work.

 

[Teleoceras]

joeboleo1:

Just received my first handgonne barrel and getting the tiller set to go. How do you guys fasten your tiller to the gun? Do you prefer just a real snug wood to metal fit or do you fasten with wood screws, bolt,etc. Anyone pin it similar to pinning a ramrod tip to the ramrod?? Appreciate any information on this. Thanks

Most of mine had a hole drilled in and a nut and bolt used. It works pretty good.

Looking forward to seeing her!

Slowmatch Forever!
Teleoceras

 

[joeboleo1]

Thanks for the info guys. Should have it set to go for a try in the next couple days.

 

[BillinOregon]

Joe, is your gonne finished bright, blued or browned?

 

[joeboleo1]

Bill,
The barrel is finished in the bright.

 

[BillinOregon]

Thanks Joe. Mine is bright as well, but some firing and handling should soon fix that.

:wink:

 

[joeboleo1]

I know what you mean. I just fired mine for the first time the other day. It is going to be lots of fun.

 

[Blackfingers]

:grin: Hello all, just got my Gonne yesterday, looking for advice on a decent tiller. Mine is in .50cal, 12" long and stainless steel. The seller is also the maker, he's on this forum and some may know who he is...freekforge. He does great work at what I think is a reasonable price. But again, what would make a good tiller? I was thinking of an old farm implement handle, such as an old rake, hoe, etc., also, how long should one of these be? Thanks in advance for any help. :thumbsup:

p.s. I've been into BP for some time now and will play safe.

 

[Blackfingers]

Before I got any replies to my question, I went to the local hardware store and purchased a new shovel handle. After lots of planing, wood chizeling and sanding, I fashioned a decent tiller. Not nearly done, but it's a good start. Plenty more to do, it's a project. :wink:

 

[Alden]

Hex or octagonal decorative wood is nicer for polearms but can be bought... I usually have used larger dia round oak (as well as other non-pine woods) that are for banisters mostly but also closet poles -- can order pike lengths... Shovel and partially squared wheelbarrow replacement handles are good...

 

[Tinker2]

I made mine out of a new shovel handle. I made it octagonal on a sander.

Made it with a # 3 Mores Taper on the end of the wood so I can take it on
& off by hand and it’s tight.

Do to a flood here last year I have not gotten a chance to shoot mine yet.

Show us what you make and good luck .


William Alexander

 

Just received my first handgonne barrel and getting the tiller set to go. How do you guys fasten your tiller to the gun? Do you prefer just a real snug wood to metal fit or do you fasten with wood screws, bolt,etc. Anyone pin it similar to pinning a ramrod tip to the ramrod?? Appreciate any information on this. Thanks

Well, a photo of what you got would help tremendously in deciding what to go with.

Personally, I prefer to be able to remove the gonne from the tiller for cleaning.

Whether you use a snug fit, screw fasten it, bolt or pin it, there's not really a wrong way. However to be historically correct, that would probably preclude use of screws or bolts.

CP

 

[Jumpshot]

I just make mine a tight fit. They're secure, but easily removed.

 

[Alden]

Of course screws have been around since medievil times, and I insist on using them on mine (NOT philips head), but to be most period correct you might use a dowel, pins, wedge, or (flat) nail...

 

[Blackfingers]

How does one post pics? I have some of my gonne.

 

Of course screws have been around since medievil times, and I insist on using them on mine (NOT philips head), but to be most period correct you might use a dowel, pins, wedge, or (flat) nail...

Metal screws and nuts used to fasten two objects together first appeared in the fifteenth century.

Metal screws used as fasteners were rare in Europe before the 15th century, if known at all.

The Tannenberg gonne could have been made as early as 1375, predating the first use of metal screws in Europe.

CP

 

[freekforge]

here you go
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[Alden]

One of my Tannenberg's has a brass screw (on one side and a broken drillbit on the other) in its oak haft, period correctness giving way to common sense, safety, and practicality. The more exacting reproduction is just held on to whatever by friction for now as I am not keen to cut into it...