: I have the teeter mechanism ready for my footpump. I expect to be setup for a
: test sometime this week. I occurred to me that this might be a good
: steering control for a rudder too. You could make the action stiff enough
: to hold the rudder in position until you deliberately change it.

: Anyway, I'm pleased with the way it's turned out. It's amazing how much time
: goes into something like this. It's Black Walnut. Cutting the tenon was
: challenging because it's about 4" long... should be plenty solid
: though. Everything is epoxied. I'll probably glass it to help hold it
: together when I (inevitably) drop it.

: www.ChipSandresky.com

Very nice wood work. How did you determine size/thickness vs. strength for the amount of pressure you will need for you pump?
Have you tried something similar for rudder control?

Where can I find one of those holders shown at the top of your picture? : )

Randy